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Methods of Leadership Development
Henry Guigou
Dr. Charlene Williams
Business Leadership 320
October 16, 2010

Table of Contest I. Introduction………………………………………………………………….4-5 II. Self-Awareness………………………………………………………………5-6 A. Clarifying one’s values and priorities B. Seeking new experiences C. Seeking Feedback III. Experience......................................................................................................6-7 A. Key Factors to Lead B. The BDK IV. Developmental Relationships: Coaching and Mentoring…………………..8-9 A. Coaching B. Mentoring V. Feedback-Intensive Programs…………………………………………..…9-10 A. Multisource and Multimethod feedback programs B. 360 Degree Feedback VI. Classroom Education……………………………..………………………10-11 A. Educational Encouragement VII. Outdoor Challenges……………………..………………………………..11-12 A. Physical Activities VIII. Conclusion………………...…………………………………………………12

Abstract
Several methods and approaches are presented in leadership development. Self-awareness, the core of any development; leaders should identify their potential and recognize their strengths and weaknesses. Leadership experience is the cornerstone of any development, where hands-on-job and difficult tasks are assigned to challenge leaders. Coaching and mentoring which provides significant feedback and advice. Developmental actions are programs that depend on intensive feedback from different types of sources. Classroom education such as games, imitations and role modeling that can allow leaders to improve their knowledge. Finally, outdoor challenges which improves physical and metal leadership development. All these methods and approaches are necessary to develop a great leader.

Methods of Leadership Development
Introduction
As Vince Lombardi said “Leaders are made, they are not born. They are made by hard effort, which is the price which all of us



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