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Building adaptive management capability: the contribution of heutagogy to management development in turbulent times

David William Stoten (Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK)

Journal of Management Development

ISSN: 0262-1711

Article publication date: 16 February 2021

Issue publication date: 24 February 2021

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the benefits to both organisations and individuals in adopting heutagogy within management education and development.

Design/methodology/approach

This conceptual paper is based on a systematic review of the literature relating to heutagogy and learning theory.

Findings

This paper calls for the adoption of heutagogic learning within management development. It provides several practical examples of how heutagogy may be implemented.

Research limitations/implications

This paper contributes to the literature related to new forms of management development and, in particular, heutagogy.

Originality/value

This paper is an original contribution to the discourse on management development and the contribution that heutagogy may make to the professional development of individuals.

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Citation

Stoten, D.W. (2021), "Building adaptive management capability: the contribution of heutagogy to management development in turbulent times", Journal of Management Development, Vol. 40 No. 2, pp. 121-137. https://doi.org/10.1108/JMD-10-2019-0448

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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