The book provides new theoretical concepts and knowledge to existing leadership theory. Through in-depth international case studies, it develops a new leadership theory of practitioners who promote strategic knowledge creation activities to achieve business innovation and new practical insights.

"Holistic Leadership Development: A Biblical Framework for a Transformative Leadership-Followership Process" by Habtamu Kedir Umer is a profound exploration into the heart of authentic Christian leadership. Rooted in biblical principles and enriched by the author's extensive leadership experience, the book introduces the transformative 7C Model—calling, commission, character, competencies, context, commitment, and completion. Each chapter intricately weaves scriptural insights with practical applications, making it an invaluable resource for personal growth and group discussions. This work empowers leaders to fulfill their divine calling, inspires and develops others, and ensures a legacy of impactful, godly leadership.

In this book, faculty from nine universities describe innovations undertaken in the context of their institutions' administrator preparation programs. The goal is to inform the profession about recent efforts to strengthen preparation programs in school administration. Following the introductory material--the preface, foreword, and introduction--chapter 1 sets the stage for the case studies that follow by describing three eras of ferment in school administration in the United States. Chapters 2-10 offer stories of nine institutions actively engaged in comprehensive program improvement efforts. The institutions include the University of New Mexico, Stanford University, the University of Washington, the University of Utah, East Tennessee State University, the University of Colorado, Miami University, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A concluding chapter discusses implications of these cases for more widespread reform in administrator preparation. Notes and references accompany each chapter. (LMI)

Containing ideas on key topics such as professional learning communities, distributed leadership, strategic thinking about ICT and sustainability, this title informs school leaders about current thinking, showing them how to lead schools in the 21st century.