Self-Development: An Important Aspect of Leader Development

Abstract

The Army Training and Leader Development Panel (ATLDP) Officer Study identified the importance of self-development for lifelong professional learning, going so far as to conclude the Army does not adequately address self-development in training and leadership doctrine, Army leaders do not emphasize its value, and the Army provides neither the tools nor the support to enable its leaders to make self-development an effective component of lifelong learning. This SRP examines the concept and process of self-development, assesses the adequacy of self-development and examines ATLDP findings on the concept. It further analyzes the relevance for the Army of self-directed learning described in adult education theory and employed by civilian industry. It concludes with recommendations to enhance the role self-development in the Army leader development process. At the very least, this SRP should increase awareness of a neglected concept and generate dialogue on self-development.

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