Using an engaging case study approach, Leading for Tomorrow provides new and emerging college and university administrators with real-world examples that will help them reflect on their own management and communication styles. It also offers practical solutions for how to deal with escalating challenges in the field of higher education, from decreasing state funding to political controversies on campus.

This book shows how Empowering Leadership (EL) can drive success in business and have an immense social impact.

What is our best present understandingof good school leadership? How do I lead my school to make itrelevant to students of the 21st century? The idea for this book grew out of aninternational conference organized by theNational College for School Leadership,An International Future: learning frombest practice worldwide, which exploredinnovative and significant aspects ofeducational leadership and brought together internationalcolleagues to generate new understandings. The conference proved adynamic forum for debate for researchers, academics, policy-makersand practitioners. It was clear at the conference that there was aconsensus of understanding around certain key themes that crossednational boundaries. In Developing Leadership, well-knowninternational contributors explore this consensus to promote the keythemes which reflect our best present understanding of good schoolleadership, and to inform school leaders about leading edge thinkingwhich bears on their role. These key ideas, which are highlighted at various points throughoutthe book, are built around professional learning communities;distributed leadership; strategic thinking about ICT; sustainability;internship; mentoring and coaching. Contributors: Ray Bolam, Martin Coles, Gary Crow, Clive Dimmock,Dean Fink, David Green, Andy Hargreaves, Sing Kong Lee, BillMulford, Fred Paterson, Tony Richardson, Geoff Southworth, JamesSpillane, Louise Stoll, Ken Stott, Allan Walker, John West-Burnham

Since the end of bipolarism, the concept of asymmetric warfare, and of asymmetric conflict in general, has been increasingly applied with regard to armed forces activities and tasks. This book presents the findings of comparative empirical research conducted in selected military units by a group of distinguished experts on military organization, who hail from the eight participating countries: Bulgaria, Cameroon, Denmark, Finland, Italy, Lithuania, the Philippines and Spain. It discusses remarks made by military leaders with extensive experience in the field regarding current doctrines on military leadership and their applicability in the field, as well as proposals and suggestions for new directions. “It is a complex relation, always based on respect and politeness, but often with mismatched interests.” (Army Colonel). “It makes you realize that there is a cultural gap. You must firstly understand who you are going to relate to, and the culture of these people, and then try to establish a certain kind of relationship. Often the platoon commander states his objective and must try to establish a relationship, contact with the village chief.” (Army Lieutenant, Platoon Commander). “[In Afghanistan] We had meals with the locals, sometimes the food didn’t taste good, but you had to eat it if you wanted to be welcomed back again” (Army Captain, Company Commander). These are just some of the many voices stemming from the ground in diverse international asymmetric conflict theatres (in Iraq, in Kosovo, in Afghanistan...), comments by military officers, commanders at different hierarchical levels, asked to reflect on their experiences as military leaders in crisis response operations. Military professionals, and military leaders in particular, perceive themselves as facing ambiguous situations that require an update in their professional training, and new skills to confront unexpected and unpredictable factors. Drawing on lived experiences, the book offers insights into what a new kind of leadership means when leaders have to cope with diverse and unclear missions. It also addresses leadership styles and behaviours, as well as individual adaptive behaviours on the part of military leaders, with special reference to middle and middle-high level ranks, such as captains, majors and colonels. Given its scope, the book will appeal not only to military professionals and military affairs scholars and experts, but also to readers interested in gaining a better understanding of the challenges that international expeditionary units are facing in crisis areas around the globe.

We live in volatile times. It can be easy to get swept along with the latest tsunami to hit your life and hard to hold on to what we need to. This book focuses on how you can recognise the signs that trouble might be heading your way and help you to work out strategies and coping mechanisms so that when you hit challenging times, you are prepared to deal with them and come out the other side, stronger than ever. This book looks at work and our private lives and how you can pick yourself up and survive events that would otherwise have the power to derail you. It will show you how to make plans, to recognise people that you do not need in your life as well as people that you do. An uplifting book that will teach you a lot about surviving in the 21st century.

In an era of constant change and fierce competition, organizations must harness the power of their workforce to thrive. ‘The Ultimate Employee Training Guide: Training Today, Leading Tomorrow’ is your definitive guide to unleashing the true potential of employee training. It explores the evolution of training, from traditional classrooms to cutting-edge technology, and unveils the profound benefits of investing in employee development while illuminating the stark repercussions of neglecting it. Discover training as an investment, measuring its Return on Investment (ROI) through real-life case studies that showcase its undeniable impact. Learn to assess diverse training needs, choose the right vendors, and design, implement, and evaluate training programs effectively. This book takes you on a journey into the future of training, where technology, personalization, and continuous learning reign supreme. It emphasizes the crucial role of HR and corporate leadership in fostering a culture of empowerment and growth. With ethical considerations, legal guidelines, and inspiring case studies, The Ultimate Employee Training Guide equips you to navigate the dynamic landscape of employee training, ensuring success in an ever-evolving world. Here's what you'll find inside: ü Preface ü The Importance of Training Employees ü Investing in Training: Understanding the ROI ü Key Skills, Attributes and Traits of an Effective Trainer ü Assessing Training Needs ü Sample Formats for Assessing Training Needs ü Selecting the Right Training Vendor ü Planning and Implementing Training Programs ü Sample Formats of Planning and Implementing Training Programs ü Measuring the Impact of Training ü Sample Formats for Measuring the Impact of Training ü Legal and Ethical Considerations in Training ü Common Challenges Managers Encounter during Training Initiatives ü Steps a Training Manager/ Trainer Undertakes to Remain Effective and Up-to-date ü Creating a Culture of Continuous Learning ü Training in the Future: Emerging Trends ü International Perspectives on Training- Cultural Differences and Global Best Practices ü Case Studies of Successful Training Programs ü Case Studies from Various Industries ü Formats and Samples of Other Assessments and Forms ü Templates and Checklists for Training Initiatives ü Sample Training Program Outlines ü The Future of Employee Training ü Conclusion