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| Building a leadership brand (cover story) Authors: Ulrich, Dave and Smallwood, Norm Source: Harvard Business Review; Jul/Aug2007, Vol. 85 Issue 7/8, pp 92-100 Abstract: In this in-depth article the authors examined 150 companies who had strong leadership capabilities. In doing so, they found that all the organizations followed five strategies. Accompanying the article is a one page preview summarising the key ideas and incorporating an overview of the practicalities involved and also suggesting further readings. The making of an expert (cover story) Source: Harvard Business Review; Jul/Aug2007, Vol. 85 Issue 7/8, pp 114-121 Authors: Ericsson, K. Anders, Prietula, Michael J. and Cokely, Edward T Abstract: In following up its premise that "experts" are not born but the product of years of intense practice and dedicated coaching - in which you constantly push yourself beyond your abilities and comfort level - the article shows how in collaboration with a drama school they worked to construct a series of exercises which aided managers and executives in their quest to be the best. Do the leaders math Source: Business Week Online; 6/15/2007, p13 Author: Maxwell, John C. Abstract: This brief article says that there are five types of leaders and that the best leaders are adders or multipliers - ones who enrich their organisations. True leadership Author: Mapes, James Source: Leadership Excellence; Jun2007, Vol. 24 Issue 6, p 7 Abstract: Another concise article which outlines the author's views as to what the five key traits of true leaders are, and that they can be applied at work or home. Developing leaders Source: Leadership Excellence; Jun2007, Vol. 24 Issue 6, pp 12-13 Author: Echols, Michael E. Abstract: The author discusses how to improve leadership development. He explains that leaders should take time to determine what needs to be developed in their management and leadership skills. He also stresses the importance of on-the-job training and adds that leaders should increase the effectiveness of the training and education activity of their members who will also become leaders in the future. What's the role of senior management? Source: New Zealand Management; Jun2007, Vol. 54 Issue 5, pp5-6 Abstract: This very interesting NZ article looks at the findings of the "Benchmark Report 2007" produced by organisational behaviour specialists Winsborough. The report looked at senior management teams in New Zealand firms, and how effective they are. 117 executives were interviewed from a range of companies which included both private and public service organisations. Flawed logic Source: New Zealand Management; Jun2007, Vol. 54 Issue 5, pp72-73 Author: Lockhart, James Abstract: Another NZ article which looks at the role of management in strategic decision making. The author outlines five strategic management functions. Shibboleths of leadership Source: Leadership Excellence; Jun2007, Vol. 24 Issue 6, pp3-4 Author: Secretan, Lance Abstract: The author discusses nine prevailing management paradigms and suggests that leaders should be brave enough to discard the shibboleths as "our attachment to shibboleths and theories often serve our need to be right more than the need to make the world better".
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| It's okay to be the boss: the step-by-step guide to becoming the great manager your employees need / Bruce Tulgan. | |
 | The Six Sigma leader : how top executives will prevail in the 21st century / Peter S. Pande ; foreword by W. James McNerney, Jr. | |
 | Leading at a higher level : Blanchard on leadership and creating high performing organizations / the founding associates and consulting partners of the Ken Blanchard Companies ; with an introduction by Ken Blanchard. | |
| Last updated 24 July 2007 | ||
