Virtual Simulation in Leadership Development Training: The Impact of Learning Styles and Conflict Management Tactics on Adult Learner Performance

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Main Author: Putman, Paul G.
Language:English
Published: Cleveland State University / OhioLINK 2012
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Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=csu1337256873
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-csu13372568732021-08-03T05:35:19Z Virtual Simulation in Leadership Development Training: The Impact of Learning Styles and Conflict Management Tactics on Adult Learner Performance Putman, Paul G. Adult Education leadership development virtual simulation learning styles conflict management adult learners simulation leadership leadership training leadership competencies leadership skills technology Kolb Learning Styles Instrument experiential learning <p>Adult learners can develop leadership skills and competencies such as conflict management and negotiation skills. Virtual simulations are among the emerging new technologies available to adult educators and trainers to help adults develop various leadership competencies. This study explored the impact of conflict management tactics as well as learning styles on the efficacy of virtual leadership development training.</p><p>In this quantitative study, participants (n=349) completed electronic versions of both the Power and Influence Tactics Scale (POINTS) and the Kolb Learning Styles Instrument (KLSI). Results of participant scores for both instruments were compared with scores from a virtual leadership simulation. </p><p>Performance within a virtual leadership simulation was not found to be significantly impacted by diverse learning styles, indicating that virtual simulations can be effective for adult learners with any learning style. Statistically significant correlations were found between all seven conflict management tactics and key virtual leadership simulation scores, indicating that virtual leadership simulations can be effective tools for practicing multiple conflict management tactics. </p><p>Experiential learning techniques are becoming commonplace and the use of technology is growing within the field of adult and leadership education. This study elucidates the effectiveness of new technologies such as virtual simulations as tools for leadership development. This study contributes to leadership education best practices by exploring the effectiveness of virtual simulations as a method for training leaders that will allow educators to incorporate emerging best practices into their repertoire of methodologies.</p> 2012-05-17 English text Cleveland State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=csu1337256873 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=csu1337256873 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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language English
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topic Adult Education
leadership development
virtual simulation
learning styles
conflict management
adult learners
simulation
leadership
leadership training
leadership competencies
leadership skills
technology
Kolb Learning Styles Instrument
experiential learning
spellingShingle Adult Education
leadership development
virtual simulation
learning styles
conflict management
adult learners
simulation
leadership
leadership training
leadership competencies
leadership skills
technology
Kolb Learning Styles Instrument
experiential learning
Putman, Paul G.
Virtual Simulation in Leadership Development Training: The Impact of Learning Styles and Conflict Management Tactics on Adult Learner Performance
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title Virtual Simulation in Leadership Development Training: The Impact of Learning Styles and Conflict Management Tactics on Adult Learner Performance
title_short Virtual Simulation in Leadership Development Training: The Impact of Learning Styles and Conflict Management Tactics on Adult Learner Performance
title_full Virtual Simulation in Leadership Development Training: The Impact of Learning Styles and Conflict Management Tactics on Adult Learner Performance
title_fullStr Virtual Simulation in Leadership Development Training: The Impact of Learning Styles and Conflict Management Tactics on Adult Learner Performance
title_full_unstemmed Virtual Simulation in Leadership Development Training: The Impact of Learning Styles and Conflict Management Tactics on Adult Learner Performance
title_sort virtual simulation in leadership development training: the impact of learning styles and conflict management tactics on adult learner performance
publisher Cleveland State University / OhioLINK
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