Discovering Leadership

Discovering Leadership

by Dr Jon Billsberry (Editor)

Synopsis

"Discovering Leadership" will provide core reading for any leadership course from undergraduate to postgraduate and MBA and features a 'discovery' mode of teaching developed by the Open University. This book brings together key articles with newly commissioned introductions. It provides a critical and accessible examination of the topics. The pedagogical features help students to explore the issues and become reflective learners.A reader aimed at undergraduate, post-graduate and MBA students taking a module in Leadership, it brings together a collection of 24 highly-cited articles and specially commissioned pieces on leadership. Critical, yet accessible, it is an ideal introduction to the subject.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 17 Nov 2008

ISBN 10: 0230575846
ISBN 13: 9780230575844
Book Overview: This aptly named collection provides an excellent introduction to the contemporary world of leadership studies. For once we have a volume that challenges the solid ship of taken-for-granted heroes and creates a melting map of contested accounts. A great addition to the literature. - Keith Grint, Professor of Defence Leadership& Deputy Principal, Defence Leadership& Management Centre, Cranfield University, UK.

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This aptly named collection provides an excellent introduction to the contemporary world of leadership studies. For once we have a volume that challenges the solid ship of taken-for-granted heroes and creates a melting map of contested accounts. A great addition to the literature. - Keith Grint, Professor of Defence Leadership& Deputy Principal, Defence Leadership& Management Centre, Cranfield University, UK.
Author Bio
JON BILLSBERRY is Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Coventry University, UK.