Thought Leadership

Dr. Bossert expresses his views and descriptions of leadership development in the publications linked below. For additional publicaitons please view Dr. Bossert's White Papers and Articles.

Dr. Bossert describes the evolution of executive development at Johnson & Johnson from a traditional approach to executive education, to a business driven action learning model which addresses real business issues. He provides an in-depth look at the executive development program, which focuses on the development of leadership skills and teamwork, while high potential leaders examine strategic challenges facing the business.

In Business Driven Action Learning: Global Best Practices

Macmillan Press 2000

“Johnson & Johnson: Executive Development and Strategic Business Solutions through Action Learning," in Business Driven Action Learning, Global Best Practices-Chapter 8, MACMILLAN PRESS LTD, 2000.

Dr. Bossert highlights a case example of an action learning approach to executive education at Johnson & Johnson. He describes an extensive 17 day program where a team of high potential leaders come together from all parts of the world to addresses a critical business challenge identified by the senior executives. Participants are identified through the succession planning process and attend the program to gain a global and multicultural experience by working in small teams to provide executive management with recommendations for addressing the business challenge.

“Strategic Thinking Task Forces Case Example: Johnson & Johnson”, in Embedding Strategic Thinking: Addressing the Need to Develop Line Strategists, Corporate Strategy Board Executive Inquiry, May 1999.