Changing on the job : developing leaders for a complex world /
Listen to people in every field and you'll hear a call for more sophisticated and thoughtful leadership--for leaders who can solve more complex problems than the human race has ever faced before. But these leaders won't simply come to the fore; we have to develop them, and we must cultivat...
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Stanford Business Books, an imprint of Stanford University Press,
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Publisher Address: | Stanford, California : |
Publication Dates: | [2012] |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
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Listen to people in every field and you'll hear a call for more sophisticated and thoughtful leadership--for leaders who can solve more complex problems than the human race has ever faced before. But these leaders won't simply come to the fore; we have to develop them, and we must cultivate them as quickly as is humanly possible. Changing on the Job is a means to this end. Leadership discussions often begin with tips and toolkits that take for granted the readiness of our leaders to face the challenges of today. Changing on the Job builds on sophisticated theories of adult growth and development. As opposed to showing us how to play the role of a leader in a "paint by numbers" fashion, this book helps readers to become individuals who are capable of leading and are ready to do so in any scenario. Moving from the theoretical to the practical, it shows how organizations can grow the complex and agile workforce that they need while maintaining and improving performance ... -- Book Description from Website. |
Item Description: | Donation. |
Carrier Form: | xiv, 204 pages ; 24 cm |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: |
9780804778237 080477823X 9780804786966 0804786968 |
Index Number: | HD57 |
CLC: | C933.2 |
Call Number: | C933.2/B496 |
Contents: | Part 1. Growing complexity. Making sense -- Diving deeper -- Finding the growth edge -- Part 2. Helping others grow. Growth edge coaching -- Transforming professional development -- Transformational habits of mind -- Part 3. Changing on the job. Cultivating leadership / with Keith Johnston -- Cultivating wisdom. |