How do we know when leadership development actually makes a difference?
Leadership development is often promoted as the answer to major social, organisational, and global challenges. But how can we tell if it is truly effective? This episode explores how researchers, practitioners, and communities define “evidence,” from measuring individual growth to evaluating broader systems change. Listeners will hear what it takes to design, deliver, and assess programs that not only build capability but also deliver tangible outcomes for society.
Key Themes & Talking Points:
- The diversity of leadership programs and the problems they aim to address.
- What counts as “evidence” of leadership development.
- Balancing research perspectives with practitioner experiences.
- Measuring transformation: from personal leadership growth to systemic change.
With Toby P. Newstead from University of Tasmania Professor Nathan Eva from Monash Business School; Benny Callaghan from Systems Collaboration Partners
