Leadership During a Crisis by Harrison, Christian;

Short description:

This book provides a robust perspective about how to lead during crisis drawing from empirical and conceptual evidence of renowned scholars in leadership research.

Long description:

We live in uncertain times propelled by complex systems, climate change and the use of technology which possess various threats. At times of crisis, leadership that permits quick reactions to the changing organisational environment becomes necessary. However, there has been limited studies that provide a road map of leading during a crisis. What is required of leaders during a crisis? How can you develop the required leadership expertise during such turbulent periods? What are the challenges leaders will have to combat? Through this book, these questions are answered.

It is no exaggeration therefore to claim that this book opens a new chapter as it seeks to advance discussions about how to lead during crisis. Drawing on empirical and conceptual evidence from the perspective of renowned authors in leadership research, it offers a robust and engaging overview of the field of leadership and leadership development in turbulent and dynamic environments. The chapters in the book support the personal and professional development of aspiring and experienced leaders and managers. The readers will be able to display critical awareness of current developments in both the theory and practice of leadership and leadership development and its importance in modern organisations.

“A powerful perspective on the role of effective leadership in these challenging and changing times.  This brings together a number of insightful contemporary perspectives on the impact of disasters, leading in a time of crisis and the value of leadership in surviving a serious crisis.  Providing valuable lessons for leaders in these days when the next crisis could be just around the corner.”

Neil Shaw, Dean/Chief Executive, Greater Manchester Business School, University of Bolton

“Leadership During a Crisis' makes a major contribution to the study of leadership and crisis. Informed by diverse case studies and theoretical insights, the book will be a crucial source for students, academics and practitioners for many years to come. The editor should be congratulated for bringing together such fine scholars to deliver this very important text.”

Professor John Connolly, Head of Department of Social Sciences, Glasgow School of Business for Society, Glasgow Caledonian University

“This book provides a much needed and comprehensive analysis of leadership and leadership development during crisis and upheaval. As such, the work within it ranges across important areas such as learning, optimism, ethics, authenticity, influence and the ever-present concerns of individual agency and collective action. It provides an important, timely and insightful contribution to the field.”

Professor Joanne Murphy, Professor of Inclusive Leadership, Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham

“This refreshingly original and important book traces the role of leadership in engaging productively with the political, social and ecological crises of our times. Enriched by a diversity of authors' voices and contexts, it will be useful to scholars and students of leadership, through providing critical analysis and hope in an era of change.”

 Professor Emma Bell, Professor of Organisation and Leadership, Open University Business School, The Open University

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1 Introduction to Leadership During a Crisis: A Focus on Leadership Development   Chapter 2 Entrepreneurial Leading and Learning in a Crisis   Chapter 3 Leaders appointed in Times of Crisis and Leader and Leadership Development   Chapter 4 A Model of Pragmatic Optimism for more Effective Crisis Leadership   Chapter 5 Crisis and Servant Leadership: A Conceptualisation of Leadarchy as a Paradigm for Turbulent Times   Chapter 6 Ethical Leadership during a Period of Crisis: Lessons from Vietnam   Chapter 7 The Making of Zelensky’s Leadership: The Man or the Crisis?   Chapter 8      Leadership Behaviours under Crises: The Application of a Process-Oriented View during the Covid-19 Pandemic   Chapter 9     Risking it All: Authentic Leadership in Crisis   Chapter 10   Uncovering mechanisms of leadership as influence process   Chapter 11 Entrepreneurial Leadership: An Approach for Crisis