Developing Leaders For Real

Developing Leaders For Real by Harry Gray

The capabilities leaders are required to demonstrate have changed and will no doubt continue to do so. As there is no change without learning, their development experiences are critical. Too many development programmes are preoccupied with defining what leaders should learn, but 'content' is conditioned by dynamic circumstances and in the volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) organizational world, it is rapidly out of date. Developing Leaders For Real: Proven approaches that deliver impact presents chapters from international experts analysing approaches to leadership development that have actually delivered results, capturing how executives at all levels really learn to become better organizational leaders. The chapters: • Share with developers how to create contexts for learning that enable leaders to develop the capabilities needed to thrive in the fast-paced business environment • Provide examples of formal processes of development which have worked in practice • Demonstrate the need for experiential involvement, self-reflection, and a holistic approach

Over the last few years, it has become increasingly clear to most providers, prescribers and consumers of leadership development programs that too often, the impact of these programs is much less significant and durable than the world rightfully expects from them[Developing Leaders for Real] examines the causes of this situation and proposes a number of excellent and diverse principles and practices that will help improve it. It is an essential read for anyone – academic or practitioner – interested in making leadership development the game changer that the world needs it to be if we are to tackle the world’s problems more effectively.

-- Jean-François Manzoni, Professor of Leadership and Organizational Development and President, IMD

As someone who has worked both in commercial and in development, I have spent most of my career looking at performance and seeking the best ways in which to help others, particularly leaders, realize their full potential. I am delighted to finally find a book that brings to life a collection of thought provoking, ‘real world’ examples of Leadership Development. I was struck by the timeless nature of the underpinning principles and excited by the evidenced and proven practical examples shared, finding myself going back to chapters particularly relevant to me currently. I would highly recommend Developing Leaders for Real for any professional involved in Leadership Development who has a curious mind and believes there must be better ways in which we can help leaders be their best self. You’ll find your answers here!

-- Richard Brooke, Talent Director, AMEA/APAC, Bacardi

Ever noticed how your leaders often don’t seem to apply formal learning? Why? Because, ultimately, the learning journey is deeply personal and fraught with complexity. There are thousands of books that purport to tell you how get it right. I finally found one that delivers on the promise: its evidenced, globally relevant, written by people who walk the talk and topped off with a how-to guide. What more can a learning professional ask for?!

-- Tania Hector, Global Head of Learning, Nestlé

Developing Leaders for Real provides insight into numerous valuable leadership development approaches – with diverse cultural, theoretical and geographical foundations. It illustrates how to combine a clear set of values and principles, with practical applications for developing leaders in a global context requiring continuous adaptation and change.

-- Dale A. Martin, Former CEO, Siemens Hungary

Harry Gray has worked in education throughout his career at all levels. He helped establish education management as a sub-discipline and has been a consultant in all sectors including industry and the third sector. He is CSO of CANAL Ltd working to develop the labour market through retired people.

Anne Gimson is CEO of Strategic Developments (Int) Limited and has supported organisational leaders in their development through Self Managed Learning programmes and individual/team coaching for nearly 30 years. Working cross-culturally in some of the world’s largest businesses, she is also Editor-in-Chief, ‘Development & Learning in Organizations – an international journal’.

Ian Cunningham is the founder of Self Managed Learning (SML) College in Brighton. Ian is also a:- Dancer (member of Three Score Dance Company since 2011); Welder (City and Guilds qualified); Organisation Development consultant (for 40 years); Writer (8 books and over 100 other publications); Company Director.

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ISBN 13	9781800713659
ISBN 10	1800713657
Title	Developing Leaders For Real
Author	Harry Gray
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Emerald Publishing Limited
Year published	2022-05-13
Number of pages	232
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