Rethink leadership development : feature - leadership

For all who are interested in the development of organisations, leadership and leadership development are of fundamental importance. Fresh thinking about what effective leadership in modern times means and how such leaders can be developed is much needed as the organisational world evolves further in the 21st century. Perceptions and expectations of leadership change over time and so should the approach to and process for leadership development. This article is a proposal to shift from a traditional thinking model about leadership and leadership development to what is more sustainable for the development of a leadership culture and for organisational health.