Research 2026-04-13 Executive Leadership Geneva

Which leader behaviours matter in teams?

Which leader behaviours matter in teams? — SHR, Geneva
Which leader behaviours matter in teams? — SHR, Geneva

Which leader behaviours matter in teams? — what studies show, and what they don't.

The research

Shawn Burke and colleagues (2006, The Leadership Quarterly) find person-focused behaviours, especially empowerment, strongly related to team learning.

The limit

Few studies per category. (our executive and employee training programmes)

Which leader behaviours matter in teams? — SHR, Geneva — Genève
Which leader behaviours matter in teams? — SHR, Geneva — Genève

Practical check in Geneva

Log task- and person-focused leader interventions in weekly meetings. To go further: explore the Executive Leadership training in Geneva, or browse our executive and employee training programmes in Switzerland.

In pictures: Executive Leadership in Geneva

Executive Leadership training in Geneva — in practice
Executive Leadership training in Geneva — in practice
Executive Leadership training in Geneva — hands-on workshop
Executive Leadership training in Geneva — hands-on workshop
Executive Leadership training in Geneva — on the ground
Executive Leadership training in Geneva — on the ground