Introducing Leadership

Comprehensive and highly practical, Introducing Leadership introduces the principles and practice of leadership, from theory through to the development of the reader’s own leadership ability. From the analysis of the different sources of leadership and management theory emerges a model that will provide the basis for the development of readers’ own leadership skills and for the application of these through the rest of the book.

Written by an experienced author in the field of management development, the book is split into three parts:
Section one – the nature and role of leadership
Section two – leading others
Section three – leading innovation and change

The learning development is clearly structured and this text also provides the underpinning knowledge requirements for Level 3 qualifications in leadership.

Introducing Leadership fills an important need in middle-management development. It is wide-ranging, covering the core skills of leadership through to strategy and ethics, and offers a great blend of basic theory and sound practice. Full of practical and applicable suggestions on how to become a better leader, neatly illustrated by well-chosen quotes and references, it is an extremely well-written and useful book Gerry Randell, Emeritus professor, University of Bradford School of Management

Comprehensive and highly practical, Introducing Leadership introduces the principles and practice of leadership, from theory through to the development of the reader s own leadership ability. From the analysis of the different sources of leadership and management theory emerges a model that will provide the basis for the development of readers own leadership skills and for the application of these through the rest of the book.
Includes sections on: Being a leader; leadership and management; morality, ethics and integrity; organizations, structures and roles; individuals, groups and teams; getting the best out of people; handling conflict; responding to crises; leading innovation and change

Examples are used throughout to add practical insight to the topics raised, and the material is linked to the relevant leadership standards and qualifications, giving tutor access to one core text.

A practical introductory text both for first line managers and for students studying for their leadership qualification through a wide range of bodies such as the ILM and CMI.