Putting Leadership Theory to Work: A Conceptual Framework for Theory‐based Leadership Development

Offers a conceptual framework which relates leadership development to theories of leadership. The framework suggests that programmes of leadership development should include three components: developing self‐efficacy in the domain of leadership, developing awareness of different modes of motivating others in correspondence with different theories of leadership, and developing specific leadership skills (e.g. giving feedback). Also discusses the “added value” of such programmes to how leaders develop on their own. Specific principles for designing programmes for different types of leadership are outlined.