Applications of constructive developmental theory to the studies of leadership development : a systematic review

Purpose. The purpose of this dissertation is to present three main outcomes of the systematic review undertaken:

• A synthesis of extant literature on leadership development from the angle of constructive developmental theory.
• A review of the two approaches in constructive developmental theory most widely used in conjunction with studies of leadership development.
• An integrative framework of the process and context of leadership development from the constructive developmental perspective. In exploring the directions of further inquiry, the framework is applied to the development of a transformational style of leadership in the settings of executive leadership development initiatives. Cont/d.