Leadership and Leadership Development by Harrison, Christian;

Short description:

This book provides a critical examination of leadership and leadership development, offering new insights and contemporary approaches that reflect the changing needs of organisations and societies.

Long description:

Leadership as a practice, and the development of leaders, has evolved significantly in recent decades, influenced by rapid changes in the business landscape, technology, social norms, and global challenges. The unprecedented disruptions brought about by crises, the increased awareness around diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the rise of new organisational models have all necessitated a rethinking of traditional leadership frameworks. At the same time, the focus on leadership development has shifted, with a greater emphasis on developing skills that foster adaptability, inclusivity, sustainability and resilience.

In response to these shifts, this book provides a critical examination of leadership and leadership development, offering new insights and contemporary approaches that reflect the changing needs of organisations and societies. With contributions from leading scholars and practitioners across diverse fields, the 12 chapters in this edited volume present a rich blend of theoretical, empirical, and reflective research. It provides fresh perspectives on leadership development by exploring themes such as diversity and inclusion, sustainability, innovation and resilience.

“This book offers a timely and essential examination of leadership in a rapidly changing world, balancing fresh, critical insights with practical relevance for scholars and practitioners alike. With a focus on diversity, sustainability, and innovation, this volume challenges traditional leadership frameworks and encourages new approaches to foster inclusivity, resilience, and adaptability. It is an invaluable resource for those seeking to drive meaningful change in organisations and society.” Dr Deborah Lawson, Multi-award-winning Disability Advocate and Author; Recognised as one of the most influential disabled change-makers in the UK. 

“Finding the right leadership for any kind of enterprise is always a balance of appointing exceptional leaders, developing the people you have and linking them into the most productive teams. Most books deal with just one of these, but here you will find insights into all three aspects of enterprise leadership. It’s not a book of wish-fulfilling spells to solve all leadership problems; but for experts and scholars in leadership development, this is an essential guide to current knowledge and coming challenges.” Professor Jonathan Gosling, Emeritus Professor of Leadership, University of Exeter, and Director, Pelumbra Ltd. 

“Leadership is the missing link in any sub optimal performance, be it in business, family, at work or social dealings. This book brings this to the fore and recommends the contextualisation of leadership development by having the right mix of academic rigour and real-life reality. I recommend this book for everyone as it widens our horizon on how leadership is the missing link in our life performance.” Professor Chimezie Anyakora, Chief Executive Officer, Bloom Public Health. 

“This book is a good piece of work looking into the quality hallmarks of leadership. It is good insight for anyone aspiring to lead, setting out strategies that creates impact and purpose. Professor Harrison blends work of different contributors of timeless leadership principles with modern-day challenges, including the opportunities during the pause we all faced during the recent pandemic. In the age where AI is rapidly transforming workplaces as well as our social spaces, the book offers practical insights and actionable strategies. It matters not whether you're an emerging leader or a seasoned executive, we all could do with guidance that points out methodologies to inspire, influence, and drive meaningful change. For those ready to elevate their leadership journey, this book has the right stuff.” Professor Zubair Hanslot; Provost and Professor of Engineering Mathematics, University of Greater Manchester, UK

Table of Contents:

1. Rethinking Leadership and Leadership Development: Critical Perspectives and Contemporary Approaches Christian Harrison 2. Growth-Oriented Leadership: Developing Leadership Capacity throughout the Organisation Esme Franken, Geoff Plimmer and Abid Hussain 3. We Don’t Need Fewer Managers, We Need More Excellent Managers André de Waal 4. Corporate Social Responsibility Partnerships: A Systems Framework for Sustainability Leadership Tracey Rosell 5. The Scope of Leader Involvement in Responsible Artificial Intelligence (rAI) Practices: A Conceptual Framework J. Irudhaya Rajesh, Adela McMurray and Ann-Louise Hordacre 6. Inclusive Leadership: Focus, Foundations and Challenge Joanne Murphy 7. Entrepreneurial Resilience Through Leadership Transformation: Evidence from Sri Lanka Isuru Koswatte, Shehani Joseph, Thisal Yatawara, Kailasapathy Iyampillai and Aushadharie Kaushalya 8. Understanding How Status Cues Can Influence Gender and Race Effects on Leader Selection and Leadership Impressions Theano Lianidou and Ashley Lytle 9. Exploring the Role of Leadership Styles in Coopetitive Alliances Eunice Y. Oke 10. Leadership and Imposter Syndrome: A Challenge to Performance in Organisations Laura Galloway 11. Measuring Leadership, Performing Gender: Critical Perspectives on Leadership Assessments and Inventories Emilie Hesselbo, Nicole Ferry and Eric Guthey 12. Entrepreneurial Leadership Development in Teams: An Empirical Analysis Fida Ahmed and Christian Harrison