Developing Global Leaders: Insights from African Case Studies

Developing Global Leaders: Insights from African Case Studies
ISBN-10
3030146065
ISBN-13
9783030146061
Series
Developing Global Leaders
Category
Business & Economics
Pages
367
Language
English
Published
2019-12-27
Publisher
Springer Nature
Authors
Eva Jordans, Bettina Ng’weno, Helen Spencer-Oatey

Description

This book is a timely guide on what constitutes effective leadership in Africa. It explores how today’s leaders in Africa perceive their role, the challenges they experience, and how they operate effectively as leaders. In the era of globalization, there is an increasing need to offer guidance on how leaders can adjust their leadership style to suit situational contexts. Drawing on case study and survey data, this book illustrates to scholars and leaders worldwide the vision of leadership that is emerging in Africa. It will contribute to the development of a new community of global leaders, integrating cutting-edge knowledge on leadership development in Africa.

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