Paul C, Honal A, Beez D. (2025). Beyond Role-Play: How Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence Transform Leadership Competency Development in Higher Education. johepal. 6(3), 183-191. doi:10.61882/johepal.6.3.183 URL: http://johepal.com/article-1-1435-fa.html
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VR/AI?supported environments significantly outperform traditional role?play in developing leadership competencies among business students.
Students reported higher competence gains (very large effect size, d = 1.82), stronger engagement, and deeper practical understanding through VR/AI training.
Immersive, interactive technologies bridge the gap between theory and practice, preparing learners more effectively for real?world leadership challenges.
Findings provide evidence?based recommendations for integrating VR/AI into higher education curricula while noting ethical and access considerations.