Abstract
M.Comm.
The development of newly appointed leaders in a knowledge-based environment is
important in the modern economy and environment especially with an increasing
emphasis being placed on learning. This study explores the development of newly
appointed leaders in a financial environment and explores the developmental
processes that these leaders need to undergo in order to achieve optimal functioning.
The research utilised a qualitative approach which involved interviews with two
different respondent groups. One respondent group was an experienced group of
leaders in a knowledge-based environment and the second respondent group was a
group of newly appointed leaders in a knowledge-based environment. It was found
that coaching, mentoring, networking, education, feedback and practical experience
all play a role in developing newly appointed leaders in a knowledge-based
environment.