Global, multi-faceted, and applied: the most contemporary
introduction to leadership, which considers individual,
organizational, and societal perspectives. Providing a robust and
engaging overview of the leadership field, Exploring Leadership is
a highly practical and insightful guide that supports the personal
and professional development of both aspiring and experienced
leaders. Investigating the complex dynamics of power, identity and
purpose in organizations and wider society, this essential resource
critically examines significant global issues such as diversity and
inclusion, the environmental crisis, and recent Covid-19 pandemic
to reveal the systemic nature of leadership in a complex and
ever-changing world. Fascinating topics are brought to life through
a variety of international examples and case studies, such as
ancestral leadership in Maori communities; consideration of
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky as a transformational
leader; and leadership paradoxes in the Singaporean Civil Service.
Individual and group exercises will also stimulate you as an
emerging leader, as you consider how you may apply the key
theoretical concepts in your future careers. The following
additional resources are also available to students: Visual matrix
mapping the key theories and themes explored in the text. Skills
development guidance. Links to further videos for each chapter
(students). Template for reflective activities. Adopting lecturers
will have access to the following teaching support resources:
Tutorial suggestions for in-class activities PowerPoint
presentations Links to further videos for each chapter (lecturers).
Selling Points: - A range of original exercises, activities and
resources (for both face-to-face and online courses), that support
the development of practical skills as well a critical
understanding of leadership. - Examples will be complemented by a
range of mini case studies authored by invited contributors from
around the world, in order to increase diversity and international
relevance and appeal. - Exploration of a range of significant
global issues, such as the environmental crisis, Covid-19,
inequality and Brexit that extend beyond organisational boundaries
to reveal the systemic nature of leadership in a complex and
changing world and which will be explored from a variety of
perspectives. - Illustrates the importance of critical reflection
on the intersection of personal and professional identities,
subsequently developing the capacity of readers to reframe their
understanding of what it means to be an ethical, inclusive, and
effective leader. New to this edition: - Now vastly enriched with a
range of pedagogical features throughout, which develop a reader's
capacity for critical thinking and reflection in relation to
leadership theory and practice across a range of contexts. -
Carefully-curated digital learning resources - including videos
introductions to each chapter, multiple-choice questions, and a
flashcard glossary - have been designed to further stimulate,
assess and consolidate learning. - Available as an e-book with
links to the bespoke digital resources, providing a more engaging
and flexible learning experience. - Widely updated to reflect the
very latest research and coverage of important topics such as
diversity and inclusion; ethical leadership; leading movements of
protests and rebellion; and leadership traits and competencies.
Digital formats and resources: The second edition is available for
students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and
is supported by online resources. The e-book gives students the
flexibility to support their learning in ways that work best for
them; resources include links to author videos which offer pithy
introductions to each chapter, multiple-choice questions, a
flashcard glossary and more.
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