Virtual Action Learning for Virtual Leadership Development

Abstract

Virtual organizations are challenged not only to develop the right skills for effective virtual leaders but to develop those skills among a geographically distributed workforce. This article explores a recent development in learning and development: virtual action learning (VAL). Specifically, this article discusses the compatibility of VAL with a dialogic/network application of path-goal leadership theory and how the combination of these frameworks represents a potential learning-design approach to effectively foster successful virtual leaders.

The Art of Virtual Leadership : Insights From a Literature Review

“…Set the tone for your team by demonstrating good virtual leadership practices yourself. Be punctual, responsive, and reliable (Saltman, 2020;Byrd, 2019;Ibrahim, 2015).…”