Research Quotes on Ego-Development
and its implications for business

„The findings of this study further support a small but growing trend in applied behavioral science toward seriously considerung the notion of adult development when trying to understand and plan for training and development interventions into human systems. We conclude that a certain level of ego development is necessary to use organisational development behaviors and techniques competently.”

Bushe & Gibbs,
Journal of Applied behavioural science, Vol. 26, 3, 1990

“… the level of development of the managers, consultants and coaches constrains what they can see and understand and how effective they are in their efforts to help others develop and mature.”

Cook-Greuter,
Industrial and Commercial Training, Vol. 36, 7, 2004

„… the ego development stage of the CEO and of his or her most trusted advisors is a critical variable influencing the likelihood of successful progressive organizational transformation.”

Rooke & Torbert,
Organizational Development Journal, Vol. 16, 1, 1998