Leadership Dilemmas--Grid Solutions

Leadership Dilemmas--Grid Solutions
Author: Robert Rogers Blake
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 404
Release: 1991
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780872014886

Here's an all-new presentation of the most powerful, thoroughly tested, and widely used tool ever designed for improving human effectiveness and developing sound leadership. For more than 25 years millions of people have been using the Grid framework to achieve optimum organizational and personal productivity. Built on the foundations of Blake and Mouton's best-selling management classic 'The Managerial Grid' (more than 2 million copies in print!) this new book employs dynamic literary action - characters, dialogue, storyline - to fuse Grid theory with workplace reality. It gives you a front row seat to observe, react to, and, therefore more clearly comprehend and successfully apply proven Grid solutions. You almost become a cast member in this 'management drama' as the employees of the company Celarmco interact with their colleagues, subordinates, and bosses. You witness the delicate dynamics of managerial and personal behavior as these characters project and respond to Grid styles that reflect various degrees of concern for performance and people. But make no mistake. This completely new version contains the same descriptions, definitions and explanations of the Grid framework that is improving human relations and increasing productivity in 37 corporations worldwide. Still covered are the major approaches for managing work and people (9,1; 1,9; 9,9; etc); solving conflict; handling organizational change; and developing strong leadership. If you are familiar with Grid concepts, the real-life scenarios in this book will give you fresh new insights into applying them. If this is your first exposure to the Grid, you will discover a valuable, effective system for better understanding 'what makes a person tick'. 'Leadership Dilemmas - Grid Solutions' is a classic management text for all the right reasons - it's sound, it's practical, it's understandable and widely applicable. It clearly shows that leadership and managerial excellence can be learned - and it shows how!

Leadership

Leadership
Author: Peter G. Northouse
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 457
Release: 2010
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1412974887

Leadership: Theory and Practice, Fifth Edition is the market-leading survey text for leadership courses across disciplines. Author Peter Northouse combines an academically robust account of major theories, approaches, models, and themes of leadership with an accessible style and numerous practical exercises to allow students to apply what they learn about leadership both to themselves and to specific contexts and situations. The book is divided into fifteen chapters, which cover all of the key aspects in the leadership field: defining leadership; trait approaches; skills approaches; style approaches; situational approach; contingency theory; path-goal theory; leader-member exchange theory; authentic leadership; transformational leadership; team leadership; psychodynamic approach; diversity and leadership; culture and leadership, and leadership ethics. Enhancing the academic coverage are new case examples, questions for reflection, and leadership instruments and questionnaires that promote a more interactive and enriching experience for students. Features and Benefits Breadth of theory coverage is substantial yet synthesized in such a way as to leave room for specific application and greater discussion of discipline- or program-specific issues Numerous, contemporary case studies supplement each major theory or topic to allow students to apply leadership concepts to specific scenarios Leadership instruments and questionnaires provide effective reflection opportunities and often add a a significant and immediate reality check to the theory presented New coverage of authentic leadership and servant leadership expose students to additional contemporary theories and concepts of leadership The chapter on Women and Leadership is expanded to broader diversity issues, to still include gender The enhanced Instructor Resources offer more test items, new cases, and access to academic journal articles, organized by topic and/or discipline. A new accompanying Study Site- featuring additional topics, exercises, projects, cases, chapter summaries, video clips, and social networking tools- encourages active participation and learning among groups inside or outside the classroom Looking for other titles for your Leadership courses? SAGE has published over 500 books on Leadership, and we "ve developed a web page to help you find just the right one for your class.

Leadership

Leadership
Author: Michael Z. Hackman
Publisher: Waveland Press
Total Pages: 545
Release: 2013-04-03
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1478608900

Leadership is an integral component of the human experience and of practical importance to all. For nearly 25 years, the multiple editions of Hackman and Johnsons outstanding work have been the backbone of leadership courses at hundreds of colleges and universities. The authors extend this tradition of excellence in the Sixth Edition, which continues to serve as a valuable catalyst for generating new insights, debating controversial issues, and contributing to the ongoing dialogue on leading and following. Hackman and Johnson illuminate our understanding of leadership by approaching it as a communication-based activity. They artfully balance research and theory with practical, real-world suggestions for improving communication competence and leadership effectiveness in small-group, organizational, and public contexts. The comprehensive Sixth Edition adds discussions of organizational politics, project leadership, executive-level teams, adaptive leadership, intergroup leadership, sensemaking, and in extremis leadership. Readers will also appreciate the expanded treatment of bad leadership, emotional competencies, followership styles, charisma, leader development, crisis leadership, and virtual team leadership. Case studies cover such timely issues as the pink slime controversy, the legacy of Steve Jobs, banning super-sized soft drinks, the scandal at Penn State University, and the Miracle on the Hudson. Abundant examples, case studies, self-assessments, and research highlights enhance the presentation. Moreover, wide-ranging application exercises offer multiple opportunities for readers to review and apply the skills covered in the chapters.

Leadership

Leadership
Author: Christopher Saunders
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 381
Release: 2020-05-06
Genre: Leadership
ISBN: 0198834292

Written by an author team from one of Europe's leading management schools, Leadership encourages critical appraisal of the mainstream viewpoints and personal reflection on leadership experience in a way that is both clear and highly engaging. Divided into four parts, the book brings together core themes and debates within the field and provides a wealth of diverse real-world case studies to help readers make the transition from theory to practice. The first part of the book, 'Defining the Terrain', lays the foundation for subsequent 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 build on this, addressing core topics that have shaped leadership thinking for academics and practitioners over the last fifty years; as well as considering the cutting-edge debates within the field and tackling issues such as leadership-as-practice, strategic leadership, ethical leadership, and leading change. Finally, the fourth part, 'Developing Leaders', explores traditional and state-of-the-art development techniques, before encouraging the reader to consider their own leadership through identity work. Leadership mappings in the final chapter assimilate the range of theories and themes from the previous chapters, providing a framework for comparisons and connections throughout the book. In addition to the book's thematic approach, carefully designed learning features invite readers to exercise critical thinking skills and develop their own practice and perspectives on the material presented. This book has dedicated online resources, which include: Student resources: Web links to related sites Links to feeds from topical journals Online glossary Lecturer resources: Integrative case studies PowerPoint slides Suggestions for discussion points Video clips of inspirational speeches and discussions on leadership

Leadership Resources

Leadership Resources
Author: Center for Creative Leadership, Greensboro, NC.
Publisher:
Total Pages: 428
Release: 2000
Genre:
ISBN:

This guide provides over 300 pages of resources suggested by leadership educators in surveys, Center for Creative Leadership staff, and search of library resources. This eighth edition is half-new, including web sites and listserv discussion groups, and it places a stronger focus on meeting the needs of human resources professionals and corporate trainers. An annotated bibliography groups leadership materials in several broad categories: overview; in context; history, biography and literature; competencies; research, theories, and models; training and development; social, global, and diversity issues; team leadership; and organizational leadership (180 pages). Includes annotated lists of: journals and newsletters (9 pages); instruments (21 pages); exercises (41 pages); instrument and exercise vendors (5 pages); videos (29 pages); video distributors (4 pages); web sites (6 pages); organizations (21 pages); and conferences (9 pages). (Contains a 66-page index of all resources.) (TEJ)

Healthcare Management Dictionary

Healthcare Management Dictionary
Author: Annie Phillips
Publisher: Radcliffe Publishing
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2003
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781857758023

A comprehensive reference book to help understand clinical and management terms, acronyms and jargon used within the NHS. Aimed at all healthcare professionals and those in contact with the NHS and health industry, it includes terms used throughout Primary, Secondary and Social Health Care.

The Handbook of Human Services Management

The Handbook of Human Services Management
Author: Rino J. Patti
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 537
Release: 2009
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1412952913

Focusing on an effectiveness-driven approach to management in the human services, Rino J. Patti's The Handbook of Human Services Management, Second Edition explores the latest information on practice innovations, theoretical perspectives, and empirical research to provide an essential perspective on what managers do to create and sustain organizations that deliver high quality, effective services to consumers. Offering the most comprehensive coverage of human services management available today, this second edition includes 24 chapters authored by distinguished practitioners and scholars in human services management: 10 that are entirely new and 14 that have been extensively revised. The Handbook is accompanied by an Instructor's Manual.

The Ultimate Book of Business Thinking

The Ultimate Book of Business Thinking
Author: Des Dearlove
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2002-12-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1841124400

Thousands of brilliant business ideas are launched into the world of work every day. But how can business leaders know which ideas are the ones that will really drive the business full steam ahead? From scientific management to knowledge management and from the agile organization to the virtual organization, Des Dearlove describes each idea, shows how it has been applied practically and gives alternative interpretations and definitions from the sceptics.

Gear-Up!

Gear-Up!
Author: Mark Van Dongen
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2016-12-16
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1524519243

A scrupulously researched and expertly organized leadership development manual. The overall content may greatly benefi t senior executives and HR directors. --Kirkus Review This book will be of major significance to senior managers who want to apply sophisticated thinking. Van Dongens exhaustively researched book is a valuable addition to leadership literature. Clarion Review If you like a highly-refined, in-depth plan, this is a rock-solid resource. It lays out meticulous and valuable strategies for recruitment, hiring, performance and talent development and includes specifi c models. Blue ink Review This book explains the mechanics behind the development of leaders and how you can influence this in your company. It makes use of the breath of materials on leader and adult development to come up with one integrated model for practical use. As no model fits all situations, it is built in such a way that you can also confi gure it to fi t the uniqueness of your company. The book provides various insights into industrial applications, as well as three detailed business cases on how major players in their respective industry have set up their Leader Development system, and what we can learn from them. It uses various perspectives on the topic, learning from historical, and modern day examples as well as looking into the future. This book provides you the foundations for a solid understanding to base your informed decisions on. It provides three different models; the Human Capital Roadmap, linking the major Human Capital Management processes, the HEART model, a graphical display of the major Leader Development processes, and an in depth audit tool, allowing you to assess your Leadership Development processes in more detail, and fi nding your areas for improvement. These tools combined with the generated understanding enables you to obtain the needed handles to get a solid grip on your own Leader Development situation. This multi-facetted book serves a varied audience, from students, to experienced HR professionals, business leaders and CEOs, all interested in the major fi eld of interest to businesses today; how to create the next generation leaders for their company.

Organizational Behaviour

Organizational Behaviour
Author: Ray French
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 713
Release: 2011
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470710330

This new edition builds on the strengths and successes of the first edition and has been fully updated to reflect changes in the world of work, following the global financial crisis. The authors combine a managerial approach, focusing on practical, real-world applications, with a rigorous critical perspective that analyses the research behind the theories. The text addresses alternative theoretical perspectives, in parallel to the introduction of new worldwide cases and examples. New pedagogical features, such as the Ethical Dilemma and Critical Thinking boxes, reinforce the critical approach. The concise coverage of the core topics can be applied to both one-semester and year-long teaching and learning patterns.