Theory and Practice of Leadership
- Roger Gill - Durham University, UK
'At last a well-written, balanced and insightful British book on leadership. It is probable that every theory and assertion of consequence is commented upon. A real tour-de-force.'
- Emeritus Professor Gerry Randell, University of Bradford School of Management
'Theory and Practice of Leadership is an all encompassing, global review of examples and case studies that is both comprehensive and easily adaptable to almost any situation one would encounter in leading people.'
- Richard J. Conwell, Nova Southeastern University, Journal of Applied Management and Entrepreneurship
If you are looking for a more holistic and critical take on the field of leadership, look no further! The second edition of this engaging and highly-respected text offers an exploration of leadership in a variety of contexts, both profit-orientated and non-profit.
New to this edition:
- Refined to capture and delineate the essential theories more clearly, with broader coverage taking in the latest developments in areas such as change, politics, assessment and development of leadership, and multiple intelligences.
- Further development of a new integrative model of core leadership themes and practices.
- Abundant examples and illustrations, together with detailed explanations of how they apply in practice.
- A companion website with an Instructor's Manual, PowerPoint slides, links to additional case studies and full-text journal articles.
Theory and Practice of Leadership will prove a highly-stimulating read for undergraduate and postgraduate students of leadership and related subjects as well as management consultants and practising managers.
We having been looking for a generic text for our new course that is about to start and we will be using this as an essential text. The theory level is very appropriate to the knowledge required for the Level 7 qualification. The theory that it relates to is very sound, as is the guided further reading at the end of chapters.
Interesting approach to leadership. This complements the standard texts. Book will be recommended on Managing and Leading Change module and other organisational modules. However, it will form a core part of the new MSc degree on change and leadership
A masterly and contemporary perspective on all aspects of leadership theory and practice. The Chapter on Multiple Intelligences of Leadership differentiates this book from the rest of the field!
Excellent on core aspects of practising leadership, to be considered if we expand our course offering to not only models but also skills.
this is very up to date, readable and offering a balanced critical perspective
Well written and expands on a number of key aspects of both leadership and management practice.
The text, supported by excellent materials on the companion website, provides a comprehensive approach to leadership and management.
Excellent book for all students in particular post graduate students. The book contains all the relevant theory and is easily read and remains interesting.
This is a useful text for students who are new to the subject. It provides comprehensive lists of further reading and the discussion questions are thought provoking for the student
This is a good text that has given more indepth reading for the PGCE/Cert Ed Curriculum and Professional Assignment. The students found this very useful and I have requested this for our library resources
