It is difficult to determine a single definition and depends on the objective and purpose of the researcher. The purpose of the assessment center is to determine the leadership effectiveness and managerial skills of the participants. The expectations of the individuals making the judgment of leadership effectiveness are also highly important. Molding the expectations of those enabled to make such a judgment may be a prime function of leadership. Prior to the 1930s it was believed that leadership was a property of the individual, that a limited number of people were uniquely endowed with abilities and traits which made it possible for them to become leaders.
Leadership development is a process that extends over many years.
The realities of life require selection and training that occur early in the individual's career, but that is only the first step. Leadership development calls for repeated assessments and repeated opportunities for training. Teen Community Leadership College on the participants. Specifically the study measured the participant's perception of their leadership skills before and after participating in the program. Teen Community Leadership College participants of their leadership skills before and after participating in the program.