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Understanding people as the foundation of effective leadership

Leadership has been examined from a number of perspectives to demonstrate the factors that enter into the leadership role, how to make leadership more effective, the limits of leadership, and so on. Differing perspectives are offered by Goleman (2004) and Prentice (2004).

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Gayle Avery's framework for understanding modern leadership theory and practice

Leadership theories change in response to changes in the business environment and organizations within it. Leadership styles that worked in the past, are no longer a valid means for meeting the needs of today's organizations.

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Essential characteristics and skills for effective leadership

Leadership is absolutely necessary in the management of everything from the home, to businesses and government agencies. The purpose of this discussion is to answer some pressing questions concerning leadership. Let us begin this discussion by providing a definition of leadership.

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Leadership changes required to manage company crises effectively

When a company is in crisis, do you believe that a radical change in leadership (who is in charge) is required to turn the company around? Support your position.

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Contrasting leadership styles and their influence on personal management development

Summer vacations are a great opportunity for a student to work in various domains and organizations in order to get an idea of various styles of leadership. I took this opportunity to study managerial styles during two summer holydays and went through two opposite experiences.

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Leadership theories from Kotter, Confucius, Machiavelli and Rousseau

John Kotter has written several self-help books on corporate management. The most recent, Leading Change, outlines an 8-step process to effect transformations successfully, and has become a bible for change with managers.

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Leadership challenges in special education integration and inclusive classrooms

The issue of leadership in the arena of special education is one that carries with it many responsibilities - particularly in the light of policy changes and reforms that are being implemented in special education.

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Leadership practices and student achievement in school effectiveness

In the book, School Leadership that Works, Marzano, Waters and McNulty analyze any leadership practices that seem to have an impact on leading schools effectively, as well as what leaders can do to increase student achievement, since the authors believe that the distinguishing factors between…

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Leadership and power dynamics in dysfunctional organizations

Industrial or organizational psychology [...] issue of leadership and issues of power in a dysfunctional organization. Leadership is one of the most important aspects of any organization, and it can be a source of stress, dissatisfaction, and job dissatisfaction, as well.

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Leadership competencies and theoretical frameworks in management

A leader is an individual who has a vision and is therefore a visionary. The ten core competencies, according to William S.

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