Purpose Previous research has provided substantial attention to how individual-level challenging experiences lead to individual- and organization-related outcomes. This paper aims to expand existing challenging experiences theory and research by proposing a theoretical framework that addresses...

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to provide an interview with Jan Ginneberge and Martine Plompen. Design/methodology/approach – The paper provides an interview with Jan Ginneberge and Martine Plompen of the EFMD. Findings – The paper outlines the purpose of the EFMD's Excellence in...

Purpose This paper aims to provide a framework which can help to improve the learning and developmental potential of the popular SWOT analysis and make it more effective. Design/methodology/approach The paper conceptualizes the LISA framework where L, I, S and A correspond to S, W, O and T,...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore whether challenging experiences on development programmes would simulate leadership challenges and therefore stimulate the body’s autonomic nervous system response. The authors also aimed to determine whether increase in autonomic arousal would...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is for employers to learn how to make performance reviews of the employees more efficient and effective. Findings For performance reviews to be effective, they must be conducted in a manner that activates reward responses in the brain and supports repetition –...

Purpose This study answers the question, “What are the learning experiences and drivers that provide CEOs with the knowledge, skills, and abilities that will allow them to lead their enterprises through crises?” Design/methodology/approach Thirty chief executive officer (CEO) interviews were...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to inform readers about the use of gamification and active learning as effective learning methods, particularly in hybrid, diverse and global organisations. Design/methodology/approach This study takes an advisory approach based upon experienced delivery of...

Purpose Financial education is about empowering employees to make their own financial decisions. It is about making people aware of the choices available and the course of action they may want to take – so they can be in the best financial shape for the future. Design/methodology/approach When...