Leadership development priorities

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 A study from looked at how the leadership skills that employees value most change depending on their level of seniority. Results showed junior managers place the highest value on practical, self-management skills; middle managers value a mix of people-development skills; and senior executives place most value on big-picture leadership skills, such as setting a vision and building trust. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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.