THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CONTINGENCY MODEL TRAINING: A REVIEW OF THE VALIDATION OF LEADER MATCH

Twelve studies, which tested the effectiveness of LEADER MATCH, a new approach to leadership training, were reviewed. The LEADER MATCH training program was presented in a selfpaced, programmed instruction manual. Five of the studies were undertaken in civilian organizations and 7 were conducted in military settings. Performance evaluations were collected 2-6 months after training, and some studies included pre-and post measures. The performance evaluations of trained leaders were compared with control group leaders. All 12 studies indicated statistically significant results which support LEADER MATCH training. The results suggest that LEADER MATCH training is effective for improving leadership performance. This training approach appears to be effective for individuals who have steeped in leadership development for a number of years. LEADER MATCH seems to be one of the most cost-effective methods for improving leadership performance.