This article is focused on some of the main theories about leadership.
Effective leadership is a complex interaction of professional and personal qualities and experiences. It is rooted in personal authenticity – the interaction of values, language and capacity to act. Leadership development is vital because organisations take on the personality of their leaders. Leadership training and development can maximize productivity, shape a positive culture and promote harmony. To achieve this, key people must lead individuals and teams using an appropriate leadership style.
This article looks at how some organisations are using psychometric instruments to assess personality. These very valuable tools are often being used incorrectly and unethically, meaning that they may not be put to the best use, which can ulitimately devalue them and their application.The use and abuse of psychometric instruments.pdf
