A new model for training public sector leaders: the role of self-other perceptions in leadership development.

When was the last time you attended a conference that did not include in the program at least one session with the word "leadership" in the title? This often used but little understood term has become one of the latest buzzwords in public administration and, it seems, just about every other profession. While talking about leadership has become commonplace in both professional and academic circles, it is not common to find evidence as to whether leaders can be developed or whether the investment we make in developing leaders makes a difference in the performance of either individuals or organizations. Based on the premise that leaders can indeed be developed, this article ...