Evaluating Leadership Development Research Articles

Laying the groundwork: First steps in evaluating leadership development

AbstractEvaluating the impact of an organization's efforts to develop leaders is challenging. However, if the evaluation is set up properly, it will not only improve development efforts, and thereby the quality of leadership, but also contribute to the effectiveness of the organization.

Best practices: Choosing the right methods for evaluation

AbstractWhen evaluating leadership development it is best to use multiple methods, but which methods should be chosen? Several factors can guide you.

Response Shift Bias: A Problem In Evaluating Leadership Development With Self-Report Pretest-Posttest Measures

This study sought to investigate the effects of response shzft bias on outcomes using a self-report measure in a leadership development course. While students in this study rated themselves as having a "high " level of leadership skill at the end of the course, significant differences were found between their self-report ratings using the pretest/posttest and the then/posttest approach. The degree of response shift (then/post pre/post comparison) was also significant. The findings from this study together with other studies cited suggest that when employing self-report measures, the then/post approach provides a less conservative and more accurate means of assessing leadership skill development than would the traditional pretest/posttest approach.

Evaluating leadership development programs

AbstractProgram evaluation is universal, but more persuasive measures of leadership development are needed to justify these programs in tough economic times.