Ukpai George Kalu
The business environment continues to be unpredictable and over time, the speed of change is expected to increase exponentially. Certainly, this change will be accompanied by new business challenges and opportunities for the leader and the organization. In order to thrive and help move the company to prominence, the leader and the company must not only adapt to the change but deploy new leadership approaches. Leadership is a fascinating and multifaceted topic, essential in industries, government entities, non-profits, homes, and communities. It is a force for good and a vital aspect of daily life. Organizations must develop leaders who can solve complex business challenges, inspire followers to achieve excellence, and produce significant results. This book provides critical foundation for understanding leadership process recognizing that anyone including a middle manager can be a leader. It offers analytically simplified descriptions and underscores the practical application of knowledge in the business context with emphasis on effective leadership techniques. The book also provides guidelines for everyday leaders to tailor their style and approach to accomplish customer and business expectations and move the organization to greatness. Based on a review of leadership practices in several technology organizations, it is common to find leaders who are just getting by without the benefit of appropriate leadership training or experience and devoid of actually leading in the correct sense of the word. For those interested in enhancing their leadership capabilities and career prospects, this is the book for you.
