Developing leaders: An investigation into the US military training approaches

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint 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

In a rapidly changing business world, a top concern is creating a pool of effective leaders. There is much investment into developing training courses and leaders. An under-explored area is strategies used by the military. The military’s approach of continual training and development for all members for the duration of their service, and the instilling of core leadership values and traits into daily life, means that veterans make successful employees and leaders outside of the military. Such techniques could provide useful and effective to non-military organizations.

Practical implications

The paper 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

(2018), "Developing leaders: An investigation into the US military training approaches", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 32 No. 3, pp. 28-30. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-02-2018-0024