Why Most Leadership Programs Fail to Change Organizations – and What to Build Instead

Leadership development is one of the most visible and frequently funded initiatives in modern organizations. Across industries and geographies, companies invest heavily in executive coaching, leadership academies, high-potential programs and global rollouts designed to strengthen managerial capability and cultural coherence.

Yet a recurring paradox persists: programs are well received, participants report insight and personal growth, and still the organization itself remains largely unchanged. This paper argues that the explanation is not psychological, pedagogical or motivational. It is structural. (…)

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