For more than 50 years, we\u2019ve worked closely with leaders, conducting research and studying what makes them effective. We\u2019ve also examined how people learn, grow, and change during their careers as a result of leadership development programs and evaluated our own programs and their impact.<\/p>\n
Our dedication to expanding human potential in an ever-changing world has allowed us to continually evolve our understanding of effective leadership \u2014 producing new concepts, innovations, and leadership models over the years.<\/p>\n
This paper can help you understand, apply, and reference our leadership models in your work. Whether you\u2019re involved in designing leadership training curricula, nurturing employee engagement, or simply enriching your understanding of the field, you\u2019ll find information about our pioneering and time-tested models.<\/p>\n
A leadership model offers a simple, concrete way to teach leadership topics. Models (sometimes called \u201cframeworks\u201d) are conceptual structures that offer informed views on topics, issues, or processes. Researchers and practitioners often present models in graphic form, as visual representations provide an engaging and effective way to organize and communicate large amounts of information.<\/p>\n
As our understanding of leadership evolves, these models continue to play a crucial role in advancing both the theory and practice of leadership development, helping leaders navigate increasingly complex organizational environments.<\/p>\n
In this paper, you\u2019ll be introduced to 23 of our most frequently referenced leadership models that can help you understand leadership and spread effective leadership practices across your organization. They are organized in 4 high-level types:<\/p>\n
The 23 leadership models included are:<\/p>\n
Download this paper to access 23 easy-to-understand leadership models you can apply to better understand leadership and develop leaders at all levels of your organization more effectively.<\/p>\n