ABSTRACT
The primary focus thus far has been on the topic of leader development and related issues. Leader development is defi ned as the acquisition or development of within-individual attributes (i.e., human capital) such as knowledge, knowledge structures, skills, abilities, and competencies (Day, 2000). Essentially, the focus is on developing the individual leader and the qualities that are thought to make for effective leadership. It has been noted that leader development is not the same as leadership development. Developing leadership is thought to occur mainly as a function of between-individual processes. It is based on the assumption that leadership “exists” in the connections between individuals and is a function of the quantity and quality of relationships among a networked group of individuals. Another important distinction is that leadership development involves the creation of social capital primarily at the group, team, or organizational level. Leader development is conceptualized mainly in terms of human capital at the individual level of analysis. A summary of the distinction drawn between leader development and leadership development is presented in Table 11.1.
