Developing leaders and their capabilities is crucial in
any organisation. There is a wealth of literature
pertaining to the desired personal attributes of a leader,
various leadership style, and the competencies, skills
and abilities of an effective leader. The framework
advocated by Goldsmith et al (2000) is modelled on
the cycle of continuous improvement, where the coach
assists and supports a leader through the process of
development, once the coach believes that the leader
has an understanding of the process and the cycle
of continuous improvement the coach will allow the
leader to take full responsibility with regard to their
development. However, as with many of the models
and frameworks outlined in this review, it is not based
on empirical research but on consultancy experience.
Although the model does advocate the assessment of
leadership skills and then basing the development
plan on these skills and competencies, it does not
clearly illustrate the different approaches which need
to be taken when accounting for differences in
leadership styles