The use of constructive-developmental theory to advance the understanding of leadership

McCauley, Cynthia D.; Drath, Wilfred H.; Palus, Charles J.; OʼConnor, Patricia; Baker, Becca A.

doi:10.1016/j.leaqua.2006.10.006

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“…These results demonstrate that the helpfulness of support is dependent upon individuals' needs and prior experiences. Finally, qualitative work has revealed that there are a variety of ways for bosses to support their direct reports as they develop into more effective leaders, such as role modeling and setting high standards for performance (McCall & McHenry 2014). Taken together, these studies demonstrate considerable variance in the types of support available to leaders and suggest a need to more thoughtfully consider the conditions under which different forms of support are most helpful, to whom, and when.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…A particular class of developmental models that have been considered with regard to leader development are those falling under the heading of constructive-developmental or ego development theory (e.g., Kegan 1982Kegan , 1994Rooke & Torbert 2005;Torbert 2004). Underlying these various theories is the notion that adult development involves the growth and elaboration of a person's holistic way of understanding the self in relation to the environment across the lifespan (McCauley et al 2006). This theoretical perspective proposes that people progress from being subject to certain assumptions and beliefs (e.g., others' opinions) to examining such assumptions objectively at more complex levels of meaning making (e.g., distinguishing others' opinions from one's own opinions) to then potentially crafting their own more complex beliefs (e.g., personal ideology).…”

Section: Human Development Theoriesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A review by McCauley et al (2006) of a broad set of relevant literature suggested mixed support for the general proposition of later levels of development equating to enhanced leader effectiveness. Nonetheless, those authors pointed to several limitations with regard to the application of ego development theory to the domain of leadership development.…”

Section: Human Development Theoriesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Leadership Development: An Outcome-Oriented Review Based on Time and Levels of Analyses

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Dragoni

2015

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Contemporary organizations face critical challenges associated with possessing and leveraging leadership capabilities. Researchers studying leadership development have responded to this practical imperative, although research on the topic is still in the early stages of scientific development. In assessing the state of the science in leadership development, we review an array of theoretical and research approaches with the goal of stimulating thoughtful intellectual discourse regarding fundamental questions, such as, what is leadership, and what is development. We highlight the breadth of this phenomenon by reviewing theory and research that has considered the development of leadership in individuals, dyads, and teams/organizations. Additionally, we describe a set of proximal and distal signs that indicate leadership may be developing, and we promote experiences, interventions, and interactions as factors that enhance the leadership development process.

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Leadership Development: An Outcome-Oriented Review Based on Time and Levels of Analyses

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2015

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“…Leading change has been identified as a main area within constructive development leadership research (McCauley et al, 2006). Key researchers, like William Torbert, became interested in QI in the early 1980s (Dunbar et al, 1982), later adding adult development (Fisher and Torbert, 1995).…”

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Applying adult development theories to improvement science

Kjellström

Andersson

2017

IJHCQA

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Structured Abstract:Purpose: This article addresses how adult development theories can contribute to quality improvement. Design/Methodology/Approach: A theoretical analysis and discussion on how personal development empirical findings can relate to quality improvement (QI) and Deming's four improvement knowledge domains. Findings: Adult development research shows that professionals have qualitatively diverse ways of meaning-making and ways to approach possibilities in improvement efforts. Therefore, professionals with more complex meaning-making capacities are needed to create successful transformational changes and learning, with the recognition that system knowledge is a developmental capacity. Research and practical implications:In QI and improvement science (IS) there is an assumption that professionals have the skills and competence needed for improvement efforts, but adult development theories show that this is not always the case, which suggests a need for facilitating improvement initiatives, so that everyone can contribute based on their capacity. Originality/value: This study illustrates that some competences in QI efforts are a developmental challenge to professionals, and should be considered in practice and research.Keywords: Quality improvement; Change management; Leadership; Quality healthcare; Continuing professional development. (IoM, 2001). Improvement science (IS) is an emerging research field, which tries to build knowledge on how to change for the better and create quality improvement (QI) in health and welfare organizations. We recognize that IS needs to be supplemented and supported by knowledge from other natural and social sciences (Bergman et al., 2015). We address what IS can learn and gain from adult development studies, a research area that analyses people`s sequential evolution through life. Adult development and IS research areas, therefore, address change and development. Article classification: Conceptual Received

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“…This theory is focused on the psychological aspects shaping the raison d'être, underlying motives, and worldviews of individuals (e.g., Cook-Greuter 2000, 2004Loevinger et al 1970;Prinsloo 2012;Ryan and Deci 2000;Torbert and Livne-Tarandach 2009). These worldviews develop gradually across an individual's lifespan, from childhood to adulthood, through different stages organized in a hierarchical and sequential manner Cayer 2011, Loevinger 1983;Manners and Durkin 2001;McCauley et al 2006;Rooke and Torbert 1998). The theory of consciousness development offers a relevant approach for analyzing the intrinsic drivers of OCBEs.…”

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Managers’ Citizenship Behaviors for the Environment: A Developmental Perspective

2016

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The objective of this longitudinal study is to analyze the intrinsic drivers and values underlying managers' organizational citizenship behaviors for the environment (OCBEs) from a developmental psychology perspective based on measuring the stages of consciousness that shape the meaning-making systems of individuals. At time 1, the stages of consciousness of 138 managers were qualitatively assessed using the Leader Development Profile test. At time 2, a quantitative survey measured the environmental beliefs and OCBEs of these managers. The links between stages of consciousness, environmental beliefs, and OCBEs were analyzed using hierarchical regressions. The main findings show that managers' stages of consciousness positively influence two types of OCBEs, namely eco-initiatives and eco-helping, while environmental beliefs influence eco-helping and eco-civic engagement but do not appear to be connected with the stage of consciousness development. This paper first contributes to the literature on corporate greening by shedding more light on the aspects of behavioral and developmental psychology that underlie environmental leadership. Second, it bridges the gap between theories that have developed separately by showing the interconnectedness between the managers' stage of consciousness and the more concrete environmental behaviors in the workplace that could have emulative effects throughout the organization.

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The use of constructive-developmental theory to advance the understanding of leadership

Cited by 161 publications

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Leadership Development: An Outcome-Oriented Review Based on Time and Levels of Analyses

Leadership Development: An Outcome-Oriented Review Based on Time and Levels of Analyses

Applying adult development theories to improvement science

Managers’ Citizenship Behaviors for the Environment: A Developmental Perspective

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