New developments in peace leadership

Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a viewpoint on leadership development in the conflict transformation and peacebuilding fields, highlighting a need for the inclusion of some new topics to address contemporary leadership concerns. Design/methodology/approach The author provides experiential reflections on developing global leaders in the peacebuilding field. Findings This paper illustrates the importance of developing peacebuilders, currently used methods, and describes prospective topics that may enhance learning and effectiveness. Practical implications This paper offers suggestions for academics and practitioners on new ways of teaching leadership development to those professionals in the field of peacebuilding. Originality/value The author describes challenges and opportunities in leadership development for peace professionals in a global context.