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Virtual Simulation In Leadership Development Training;The Impact Of Learning Styles And Conflict Management Tactics On Adult Learner Performance, Paul G. Putman
Virtual Simulation In Leadership Development Training;The Impact Of Learning Styles And Conflict Management Tactics On Adult Learner Performance, Paul G. Putman
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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.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. Performance within …