Developing self-awareness in the managerial career development process: The value of 360-degree feedback and the MBTI

Alma M. Mccarthy, Thomas N. Garavan

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Abstract

Proposes that a crucial component of the career development process is what is termed “managerial self-awareness” (MSA). To-date relatively little has been written about self-awareness, particularly in the literature on managerial career development. Specifically explores the concept of self-awareness in the context of managerial career development. The importance of self-awareness in the managerial career development processes is examined and the relationship between self-awareness and managerial success is also considered. The findings of a qualitative study conducted to investigate the effectiveness of two instruments used to enhance self-awareness are reported. One of the characteristics of effective managerial career development is the creation of self-awareness in the learner. 360-degree feedback and personality inventories are considered useful tools in this respect.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)437-445
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of European Industrial Training
Volume23
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 1999
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Career development
  • Effectiveness
  • Feedback
  • Management
  • Myers Briggs Type Indicator

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