Cases on Critical Leadership Skills: (pdf) (Elgar Leadership Cases series)

By: Anna Warrick

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Synopsis: It is important for leaders to learn as much as possible about what it takes to be a good leader. However, it is even more important to be able to apply what is being learned. Cases on Critical Leadership Skills provides interesting, real world, and often inspiring cases written by well-known experts and top level executives from around the world of leaders applying the critical skills needed to be a successful, high impact leader in a fast-paced modern society. Key Features:The 34 cases are organized around nine critical leadership skillsA brief summary of each case is provided so specific cases can be selected to read or emphasizeThe cases come from around the globe, from many types of industries and organizations, and from large and small organizationsEach case includes a statement of the major focus of the case, engaging discussion items, and key leadership lessons to be learnedCases on Critical Leadership Skills can be used in academic courses and leadership development programs that need examples of applications of critical leadership skills. It would also be of interest to leaders at all levels of an organization and anyone interested in developing critical leadership skills.