Theory and Practice of LeadershipSAGE, 15 dec. 2011 - 552 pagini Praise for the first edition: ′At last a well-written, balanced and insightful British book on leadership. It is probable that every theory and assertion of consequence is commented upon. A real tour-de-force.′ - Emeritus Professor Gerry Randell, University of Bradford School of Management
′Theory and Practice of Leadership is an all encompassing, global review of examples and case studies that is both comprehensive and easily adaptable to almost any situation one would encounter in leading people.′ - Richard J. Conwell, Nova Southeastern University, Journal of Applied Management and Entrepreneurship
If you are looking for a more holistic and critical take on the field of leadership, look no further! The second edition of this engaging and highly-respected text offers an exploration of leadership in a variety of contexts, both profit-orientated and non-profit. New to this edition:
Theory and Practice of Leadership will prove a highly-stimulating read for undergraduate and postgraduate students of leadership and related subjects as well as management consultants and practising managers. |
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... Leadership Chapter 11 The Assessment and Development of Leadership Overview Are Leaders 'Born' or 'Made'? Leadership Competence The Need for Improvement in the Assessment and Development of Leadership Assessment of Leadership Potential and ...
... leader', namely 'one who shows the way'. Underlying the leadership development programmes at the Leadership Trust is the following concept of leadership: Leadership is using our personal power to win the hearts and minds of people to ...
... leaders themselves.56 This is about empowerment. Followership, according to one leadership development practitioner, results from being empowered – through delegation, creating team values, coaching and mentoring, and building a high ...
... leadership capability and sustained high performance'.146 Its research findings included the following: There are still shortages in the quality and quantity of people with leadership ... development programmes. Few professional associations ...
... leadership development programmes that emphasize the individual leader: The parsing of leadership styles has become de rigeur in American business schools. Professors teach students to adopt the right leadership style for themselves ...
Cuprins
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4 Leadership and Vision | 108 |
5 Leadership and Purpose | 136 |
6 Leadership and Values | 161 |
7 Leadership and Strategy | 200 |
8 Leadership and Empowerment | 231 |
9 Leadership and Engagement | 255 |
10 Multiple Intelligences of Leadership | 287 |
11 The Assessment and Development of Leadership | 321 |
Sustaining Leadership Excellence | 377 |
Endnotes | 380 |
Index | 514 |