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Key Objectives Of Developing Leadership Skills

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Developmental Leadership Skills
One of the main objectives of developing leadership skills is having the ability to identify the strengths and weaknesses that are associated with the type of leadership styles utilized. Personal development for me comes through leadership training programs, developmental activities and self- help activities. Most leadership training programs are designed to increase generic skills and behaviors relevant for managerial effectiveness and advancement (Yukl, 2006; p.382). However, the skills required for the leadership position, that I am currently seeking, have more emphasis on skills needed by managers in their current position than on skills needed to prepare for promotion to a higher position (Rothwell & Kazanas, 1994). Utilizing multisource feedback is another form of development that will benefit my leadership skills. Therefore identifying the sources of feedback makes a difference. The effectiveness of multisource feedback programs depends not only on the type and form of feedback, but also on how it is presented to manager (Kaplan 1993; Yukl & Lepsinger, 1995). Receiving feedback is great, nevertheless, understanding how to apply the feedback is another phase. According to Yukl (2006), common variations are described: (1) managers just receive feedback report and are left to interpret it alone; (2) managers receive a feedback report followed by a one-on-one meeting with a facilitator; and (3) managers attend group workshop with a

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