Practical Wisdom for Leaders with Scott J. Allen, Ph.D. The Knowing-Doing Gap in Leadership with Dr. Amal Ahmadi & Dr. Bernd Vogel
Aug 6, 2025
Dr. Amal Ahmadi, an expert in leadership development at the American University of Bahrain, and Dr. Bernd Vogel, a strategic leadership professor from Henley Business School, share enlightening insights on the 'knowing-doing gap.' They discuss the challenges of translating theoretical knowledge into practical leadership skills. The conversation highlights the need for structured reflection, effective filtering of information, and a supportive environment to enhance leadership capabilities. They also emphasize learning from failures as a vital pathway for growth.
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Leadership Skills Often Missing
- Amal Ahmadi observed firsthand the challenge where technically skilled managers struggle with leadership skills.
- Many are promoted for expertise but lack the necessary leadership training and experience to lead people effectively.
Dormant Leadership Capacity
- Leadership development often focuses on acquiring knowledge without ensuring practical application back in the workplace.
- There's a dormant capacity in managers that remains unused without organizational support for applying leadership skills.
Leadership Development Sustainability Problem
- Leadership development wastes resources if insights gained are not applied or followed up.
- The complexity and high expectations of leadership make practical application difficult without better support.
