Developmental Assignments: Creating Learning Experiences without Changing Jobs (Center for Creative Leadership) [Paperback]

Cynthia D. McCauley (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1882197917 | ISBN-13: 978-1882197910 | Publication Date: February 15, 2006 | Edition: 1

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 add developmental assignments to their own jobs and help others do the same. The tables inside this book are full of assignments. You'll also find cross-references to CCL's assessment tools: 360 by Design, Executive Dimensions, Benchmarks, Prospector, and Skillscope. If you want to target the development of specific competencies as a result of receiving feedback from any of these, the cross-references will direct you to appropriate assignments.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Center for Creative Leadership; 1 edition (February 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1882197917
• ISBN-13: 978-1882197910
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 4.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #726,751 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource Guide for Leadership Development, December 8, 2007

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This review is from: Developmental Assignments: Creating Learning Experiences without Changing Jobs (Center for Creative Leadership) (Paperback)

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.