The Emergence of Emergent Leadership: A Comprehensive Framework and Directions for Future Research

• DOI: 10.1177/0149206320965683
• Publication Date: 2020-11-10T07:02:01Z
• Authors: Andrew A. Hanna; Troy A. Smith; Bradley L. Kirkman; Ricky W. Griffin
• Keywords: 0502 economics and business; 05 social sciences; 16. Peace & justice

There has been increasing attention to examining informal (i.e., horizontal), rather than formal vertical), approaches leadership over the last several decades, enhancing our understanding of dynamics emergent leadership. Although such research led a growing comprehension process of, and factors involved in, leader emergence, literature still lacks theoretical coherence. Without clear way connect synthesize extant research, time is right for much-needed comprehensive review. To address this issue, we examine date with aim developing concise overview framework literature. In doing so, (1) review past conceptualizations, establish clear, common definition, compare other related constructs; (2) previous operationalizations provide recommendations future measurement; (3) develop organizing existing research; (4) use framework, as well three theories leadership, generate series detailed suggestions next decade beyond.