Business & Management Studies

Challenging experiences: recommendations for promoting individual development

In this paper, the authors offer five recommendations for organizations to manage challenging experiences effectively and, thus, foster the development of their employees.

In this paper, the authors offer five recommendations for organizations to manage challenging experiences effectively and, thus, foster the development of their employees.

Authors

Sheldon Carvalho, Assistant Professor, Jindal Global Business School, OP Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, India.

Charles Carvalho, School of Management and Labour Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, India.

Fallan Kirby Carvalho, School of Management and Labour Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, India.

Summary

Existing research on challenging experiences has focused primarily on the positive outcomes of these experiences for individuals and organizations. However, some studies have also highlighted the potential downsides to these experiences. This paper offers recommendations for organizations, including specific actions and interventions to foster development using challenging experiences.

Methodology

The authors reviewed the academic and practitioner literature on challenging experiences to formulate their recommendations.

Findings

Based on a review of the literature, the authors offer five recommendations for organizations to manage challenging experiences effectively and, thus, foster the development of their employees.

Originality

The authors hope that the adoption of their five recommendations may assist organizations in improving their leadership bench strength.

Published in: International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management

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