Date of Conferral

4-26-2024

Date of Award

April 2024

Degree

Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.)

School

Business Administration

Advisor

Ronald Black

Abstract

Some business leaders lack leadership development strategies to enhance corporate capability. Without these strategies, business leaders may be over or underspending on leadership training without clear or relevant outcomes. Grounded in the transformational leadership theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple-case study was to explore leadership development strategies used by businesses to enhance corporate capability. Participants comprised six business leaders from the state of West Virginia who developed leadership strategies for enhanced corporate leadership capability. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews as well as a review of public websites and program documents. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. Four themes emerged: genuine care for others, leading with intentionality, investment in people development, and considering a broader context or impact. A key recommendation is for business leaders to establish leadership development programs for employees that are aligned with corporate capability. Implications for positive social change include opportunities for business leaders to facilitate professional growth through effective leadership, provide stable employment, and contribute to economic growth for local communities.

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