Problems of Teaching Leadership Skills through Experiential Techniques

Abstract

Experiential learning provides a useful method for leadership training. For the training to be effective, however, specific feedback must be given to participants for use as a basis of behavioral change. Assessment center techniques with the use of videotape present a way to provide this feedback. As a result of using this approach to leadership training, participants better understand their leadership behavior and are able to develop a program of change towards more effective behavior.