Developmental Assignments: Creating Learning Experiences Without Changing Jobs

by Cynthia D. McCauley

Book Overview

This book is modeled after "Eighty-eight Assignments for Development in Place," one of CCL's most popular publications. In the years since that report was published, we have learned more about development in place--from research, from working with managers and organizations that are making use of developmental assignments, and from our colleagues in the field. We believe it is time once again to consolidate our knowledge into one tool to help leaders...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1882197917
• ISBN13: 9781882197910
• Release Date: February 2006
• Publisher: Center for Creative Leadership
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 4.4" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Great Resource Guide for Leadership Development

This well-organized and useful guide is an update to the Center for Creative Leadership's classic book Eighty-Eight Assignments for Development in Place. CCL's research shows that a significant percentage of leadership learning occurs through varied and challenging assignments. This book provides a wealth of examples of how aspiring leaders can gain those opportunities for growth by reshaping their job, seeking temporary assignments and by taking on challenges outside of work. This little book is short on prose, but the extensive list of developmental assignments is an invaluable tool for designing leadership development plans.