This book, written by a team of authors from one of Europe's top management schools, promotes critical appraisal of the main perspectives and personal review of experience in the field of leadership in a clear and engaging manner.
Structured in four parts, the book brings together key themes and discussions in the field of leadership and provides rich material from real cases to help readers move from theory to practice. The first part, 'Defining the Space', lays the foundation for the following chapters by exploring what we mean by leadership, how it compares to management, and why we study it. The second and third parts of the book delve into central topics that have influenced thinking around leadership for academics and professionals over the last fifty years, as well as contemporary discussions concerning issues such as leadership as practice, strategic leadership, ethical leadership, and leadership of change. Finally, the fourth part, 'Developing Leaders', explores traditional and contemporary development techniques, urging the reader to examine their own leadership through personal identity. The leadership maps in the last section combine the range of theories and topics from the previous chapters, providing a framework for comparisons and connections throughout the book.
Additionally, the book includes carefully designed learning features that invite readers to exercise their critical skills and develop their own practice and perspectives on the presented material.
Includes specialized online resources:
Resources for students:
- Links to relevant websites
- Links to feeds from thematic journals
- Online glossary
Resources for instructors:
- Comprehensive case studies
- PowerPoint slides
- Discussion point suggestions
- Videos of inspiring speeches and discussions on leadership
Pages: 384, Dimensions: 16x16cm
