Publisher's Synopsis
The unique feature of Navigating Leadership: Tools for Leading Effective Organizations is the toolbox of 95 activities and resources, clearly described, for leaders to implement personally or with teams in their organizations. Each of the six chapters features a characteristic that is essential for organizational effectiveness and includes 15 related activities. Topics addressed are: Examining Leadership, Charting Directions, Creating Authenticity, Delegating to Strengths, Aligning Operations, and Starting the Journey. Six related questions are posed for consideration: Why should you be the leader? Where do you want to be? What can you do to develop a trusting environment? How do you empower others? What will you do to promote effectiveness and excellence? How will you begin? The views of well-known, effective leaders are referenced and serve as anchors to the book's content. Preparing to be an effective organizational leader is challenging and ongoing work. The goal of the authors is that the tools in this compilation will result in helping leaders and organizations move toward greater effectiveness.
