Category: Leadership

  • Regional Strategies for Global Leadership

    Table of Contents Introduction Types of regional strategies Lesson learnt Difficult to understand Conclusion Reference list Stone house-Global and Transnational strategy How local companies keep multinationals at bay Introduction Regional strategies cannot be overlooked by any organization that seeks to have global leadership. Companies that have realized the importance of geographical distinctions and the need…

  • Lubna Olayan’s Leadership

    Table of Contents Major Characteristics Challenges Faced By the Leader Achievements of Lubna Olayan Leadership Characteristics of Ms. Olayan Identifying Leadership Style Conclusion References Major Characteristics Lubna Olayan is one of the most famous and influential women in Saudi business and all over the world. The woman has become one of the most influential people…

  • Bank of America: Realizing Servant Leadership

    Introduction Whether it involves managing an office or a large retail outlet, the processes all remain the same wherein a manager must be able to balance the needs of the business, take into account current business trends, the culture of the organization he/she works for as well as the various nuances inherent in the employees…

  • The Importance of Leadership in Shaping the Direction an Organization

    Table of Contents Introduction The Need for Ethical Leadership Qualities of Ethical Leaders Developing Ethical Leadership Countering bad Leadership with Ethical Leadership Conclusion Reference List Introduction The importance of leadership in shaping the direction an organization takes cannot be gainsaid. This is because the leadership of an organization is charged with the responsibility of influencing…

  • Leadership Theories: What Makes an Effective and Responsive Leader?

    Leadership is the ability of a person in charge to influence the mannerisms of his/her juniors in ranking, in a positive manner to compel them to follow his/her directions. Effective leadership is essential in any organization for success to be a habit. Good leadership is like a black smith’s fire. It transforms potential into reality…

  • Leadership Development in Human Resource Planning

    Table of Contents Difference between leaders and managers How to Develop Leadership Major leadership skills Courage and Confidence Developing leaders in the context of work The role of technology Conclusion List Difference between leaders and managers Many scholars have pursued to bring out the differences between managers and leaders as well as between management and…

  • Ethical Leadership and Its Variations

    Abstract Researchers have concentrated efforts to uncovering aspects and conceptions of ethical leadership models that could be used in contemporary organizations to not only ensure leadership effectiveness, but also enhance follower development and realization of organizational goals. In this light, the present analysis contributes to our understanding of one such leadership model known as ethical…

  • Transformation Leadership and Team Leadership

    Table of Contents Introduction Leadership Case Study Leadership Activities Leadership Dimensions Analysis Summary Conclusion References Introduction Leadership in an organisation determines the success that the organisation realises in any activity that it undertakes. A leader provides direction to any group in an organisational setting. He or she leads the group towards the achievement of the…

  • Value of Leadership Conversations

    Table of Contents Introduction Natural Leaders Nurtured Leaders Conclusion References Introduction The debate whether great leaders are made or born will never escape the media and academic discussions due to the reasons presented for and against this topic. There is a significant difference between managers and leaders and this should be the starting point of…

  • Nature and Effectiveness of Steve Jobs Leadership

    Steve Jobs was the CEO of Apple Inc. until his death on October 5th 2011 (Apple, 2011). While at Apple Inc, Steve was successful in leading the organization into the right path. Through the technical innovations that were unleashed by the organization coupled with its proper marketing strategies, Apple grew to be one of the…