Reflexive Leadership: Organising in an imperfect world
- ISBN-10
- 1473994365
- ISBN-13
- 9781473994362
- Category
- Business & Economics
- Pages
- 248
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-11-24
- Publisher
- SAGE
- Authors
- Mats Alvesson, Martin Blom, Stefan Sveningsson
Description
Lecturers/Instructors - Request a free digital inspection copy here Making a case for a reflexive approach to leadership, the authors draw upon decades of carrying out in-depth studies of professionals trying to “do” leadership. Through interviews with managers and their subordinates, getting a good understanding of organizational context, and critically interpreting their observations considering both leadership theories and a wealth of other perspectives, their celebration of reflexivity is used to question dominant leadership thinking. Considering and challenging various departures from lines of reasoning results in a book that draws upon rich empirical material and which has a number of new, provocative, critical and constructive ideas that help to develop sharper and more thoughtful thinking and practice - both in academic and practical contexts. Suitable for leadership and organisation courses at upper-level undergraduate and upwards (including MBA-classes and Executive Education) and a thought provoking read for practitioners and management development professionals interested in leadership thought.
Get the book
Other editions
Similar books
-
Reflexive Leadership in Context
By Paul EvansThe book: Provides an outline of the various perspectives of leadership theory; Develops a critical and robust framework for considering existing leadership theory and consequently applying leadership practice across the organization; ...
-
Leading in Inter-Organizational Networks: Towards a Reflexive Practice
By Matthias MitterlechnerIn view of the rising importance and prevalence of network-based collaboration, this book aims to meet the need for more theory in this area.
-
The Social Development of Leadership and Knowledge: A Reflexive Inquiry into Research and Practice
By R. Warwick, D. BoardIn an increasingly complex and interconnected world, the authors make a case rich in theory and narrative for a new reflexive approach to real life situations.
-
The Reflective Leader: Reflexivity in Practice
By Ian RobsonThe Reflective Leader brings together theory and core concepts through reflective practice, reflexivity, and experiential learning to crystallize current thinking regarding introspection and contextual intelligence in understanding and ...
-
Developing Relational Leadership: Resources for Developing Reflexive Organizational Practices
By Carsten Hornstrup, Jesper Loehr-Petersen, Joergen Gjengedal MadsenThis book is for those who are interested in systems theory, cybernetics, constructionism, and communication theory, as well as those interested in leadership, coaching, and organization development.
-
Paradoxes of Power and Leadership
By Stewart R. Clegg, Miguel Pina e Cunha, Arménio RegoRead this book as an invitation to the paradoxes of power and leadership that frame organizational life today. Be prepared to find surprises – and some counterintuitive arguments.
-
Reflexive Narrative: Self-Inquiry Toward Self-Realization and Its Performance
By Christopher JohnsReflexive Narrative is latest addition to the Qualitative Research Methods series.
-
Leader Work: Using Insight, Intuition and Imagination to Develop Leadership Practice
By Paul HibbertThis book has been written for leaders and would-be leaders looking to develop and shape their practice, as well as scholars studying and teaching leadership classes.
-
Five Good Ideas: Practical Strategies for Non-Profit Success
By Alan Broadbent, Ratna OmidvarNon-profits are big business. As the sector expands to embrace new issues, there is increased pressure for accountability, relevancy, and efficiency. Practitioners are expected to be experts in a variety of fields.
-
Building a Culture of Conscious Leadership
By David Potter, Jens StarkeHow we frame experiences as infants, adolescents, teenagers and adults influences the development and reinforcement of ... ese frames of reference that we socially construct are o en validated through our interaction with our peers.