Framing the Use of Conceptual Frameworks in Leadership Programs

The depth of work required and the relationships built in the process of agreeing to a conceptual framework for leadership learning are daunting. Whatever expenditure of effort that is required, achieving a comfortable consensus pays off in expanding the reach and the potential impact of leadership learning initiatives. The ILA General Principles for Leadership Programs advocate conceptual frameworks that are unique and purposeful for specific organizational contexts and include responding to questions related to centrality and coherence. Aligning with organizational context and striving for centrality and coherence then allows the framework to serve as a catalyst for constant improvement and expansion.