How Can the Norwegian Leader Development Program Improve to Better Develop Leaders?

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis is to examine ways in which the Norwegian Army's leadership development program can be improved to better develop junior leaders using a theoretical framework, formal guidance, and a qualitative survey of Norwegian commanders. The thesis also compares the Norwegian Army's program to the leadership development programs of the U.S. Army, the New Zealand Army, and the Boeing Corporation. The results suggest that these programs offer a number of leadership development ideas that are worth pursuing for the Norwegian Army. The research underscores that leadership development is a continuous process. Developmental tools such as mentors, coaches, After-Action Reviews, 360-feedback programs, and self-assessments all influence and improve the process. The author concludes with recommendations for improving the Norwegian Army's leadership development program.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 14, 2012
Accession Number
ADA569735

Entities

People

  • Stig S. Bjoernaes

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Doctrine
  • Electronic Mail
  • Group Dynamics
  • Human Behavior
  • Instructors
  • Leadership
  • Literature Surveys
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • New York
  • New Zealand
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personality
  • Psychology
  • Students
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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