Generating workplace health‐promoting leadership: The case of an intervention programme in Gothenburg, Sweden

Abstract

Purpose

Reviews the latest management development across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Workplace health promotion creates real benefits to an organization. But, in order to create and sustain a health promoting workplace, it is worthwhile to invest in the development of health promoting leadership. The study under review shows the importance of regarding the development of health promoting leadership as a contribution of the building of organizational capacity. In particular, it assesses the comprehensiveness of an intervention programme in Sweden, its integration with other health promoting activities, and the participation of managers.

Practical implications

Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to‐digest format.

Citation

(2010), "Generating workplace health‐promoting leadership: The case of an intervention programme in Gothenburg, Sweden", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 24 No. 5, pp. 22-24. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777281011069808