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Effective strategic management education and practice must focus on the whole team rather than the individual — this book guides readers toward collaborative excellence in strategizing and decision-making by taking such an approach.Organized into four interlinked parts, this book offers readers the conceptual resources to critically rethink how strategic leadership capability can and should be developed in top management teams, along with practical interventions to implement this vision. Each chapter begins with a clear justification of its importance, asserting alignment and relevance. By laying out the objectives and drawing connections between chapters, teams are better positioned to see both the individual trees and the overarching forest of strategic management. A myriad of field-based insights and team-focused examples serve as a launchpad for collaborative discussions grounded in real-world dynamics. Readers will learn how to implement strategic management principles effectively, maximizing both individual and collective potential.With chapters supporting a modular executive education program, this exciting new title will also be a valuable resource for MBA students, advanced undergraduates, future business leaders, consultants, and reflective practitioners.The work is fully supported by a variety of online resources including downloadable participant handouts and templates for key exercises, together with an adaptable core slide deck.

Effective strategic management education and practice must focus on the whole team rather than the individual — this book guides readers toward collaborative excellence in strategizing and decision-making by taking such an approach.Organized into four interlinked parts, this book offers readers the conceptual resources to critically rethink how strategic leadership capability can and should be developed in top management teams, along with practical interventions to implement this vision. Each chapter begins with a clear justification of its importance, asserting alignment and relevance. By laying out the objectives and drawing connections between chapters, teams are better positioned to see both the individual trees and the overarching forest of strategic management. A myriad of field-based insights and team-focused examples serve as a launchpad for collaborative discussions grounded in real-world dynamics. Readers will learn how to implement strategic management principles effectively, maximizing both individual and collective potential.With chapters supporting a modular executive education program, this exciting new title will also be a valuable resource for MBA students, advanced undergraduates, future business leaders, consultants, and reflective practitioners.The work is fully supported by a variety of online resources including downloadable participant handouts and templates for key exercises, together with an adaptable core slide deck.

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Leadership is a comprehensive resource that explores the multifaceted nature of leadership across various contexts and cultures. Providing insights into both classic and contemporary leadership theories and practices, each entry delves into key concepts, models, and ethical considerations that shape effective leadership. It aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of the dynamic and evolving field of leadership, equipping them with the knowledge to navigate and excel in diverse organizational settings.Key Features:138 entries from Adaptive Leadership to Zero-Tolerance Leadership, covering a wide range of leadership theories, models, and practices, providing an in-depth understanding of the field.Contributions from 50 leading scholars and practitioners offer diverse and international viewpoints on leadership.Interdisciplinary insights from psychology, management, sociology and ethics present a holistic view of leadership.Each entry delves into practical implications and real world applications, making it valuable for both academic research and professional development.Emphasises the importance of ethics and cultural awareness in leadership, addressing key considerations for leading in a globalised worldThis Encyclopedia is invaluable to scholars, researchers and students of leadership as well as business and management, providing an essential reference for coursework, case studies, and leadership development programs. Management professionals will also benefit from the practical advice given to enhance their own leadership skills.

How connected are your customers, employees and organisation?

As technology advances and customer expectations rise, the most sustainable, profitable and realistic way businesses can succeed in the future is by connecting their customers, employees, and organisation. Following in the footsteps of some of the world's largest companies, this book shows you how to transform your business culture using technology to connect the three most important stakeholders – the customers, employees and the organisation – and deliver value to each in turn. This model is best recognised as ‘RenDanHeyi', a Chinese term that means ‘each employee' (Ren), ‘the needs of each customer' (Dan) and ‘the connection between the two' (Heyi). 

With practical steps, tips and case studies, this book helps you to build and implement a strategy to close the service gap in your organisation:

Understand how to use the RenDanHeyi model to connect your employees, customers, and organisation. Use new or existing technology to link customer expectations to employee activities, and craft job roles and workforce planning strategy around customer needs. Create a connected organisation that generates sustainable and scalable revenue for the business. Transform your leadership from one that delegates to one that empowers and enables employees.

This depth equips readers, including future business leaders, with a profound understanding of competitive dynamics.The book's unique approach integrates strategic management with adaptive leadership, offering readers a comprehensive and practical perspective rooted in extensive research and international case examples.