Cases on Critical Leadership Skills

Edited by D.D. Warrick, Professor of Leadership and Organization Change and President''s Teaching Scholar, College of Business, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, US, Jens Mueller, MNZM, Director of Massey Executive Development, Massey University, New Zealand and Anna Warrick, Vice President, The Warrick Agency Training and Development Company and Assistant Instructor, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, US

It is important for leaders to learn as much as possible about what it takes to be a good leader. However, it is even more important to be able to apply what is being learned. Cases on Critical Leadership Skills provides interesting, real world, and often inspiring cases written by well-known experts and top level executives from around the world of leaders applying the critical skills needed to be a successful, high impact leader in a fast-paced modern society.

‘Don Warrick and his co-authors'' extraordinary collection of case studies, written by leading researchers and educators around the world, illuminates the leadership mindsets and behaviors that help organizations thrive in a world that has never been more complex and uncertain. This book is an invaluable resource for students and leaders.’
– Amy C. Edmondson, Harvard University, US

‘Cases on Critical Leadership Skills is one of the best books on leadership of its generation. It explores the impact of leaders, leadership styles, ethical leadership, and many more very relevant aspects of leadership in these challenging times. It is comprised of top business academics and senior business leaders. It is a “must read” by all who are or should be interested in leadership – very readable, timely and so relevant to the world of work and wider society.’
– Cary Cooper, University of Manchester, UK

“这是一个真正令人兴奋的书,一个显示leaders addressing crucial issues in global settings and provides models from which students – and faculty – can learn. It provides a forum for many highly skilled consultants and executives to describe best practices in response to the challenges that change brings, and inspire readers to think more deeply about what it means and what is required to lead major change successfully.’
– Jean M. Bartunek, Boston College, US

‘Don Warrick is one of those senior scholars whose work has changed countless lives and organizations'' performance. He has justifiably won just about every award given to professors of organizational change, development, and leadership. In this book, Don brings together a fascinating array of leadership lessons learned, prescriptions for practice, and insights that can supplement courses of leadership and change. The cases are global in scope and cover just about every topic being taught in leadership courses today. This book needs to be on your shelf.’
– Kim Cameron, University of Michigan, US

‘In these fast-paced turbulent times, leadership is increasingly vital to the wellbeing of societies and organizations, and there is a plethora of readings, talks, and training aimed at crafting effective leaders. Sparse among this educational abundance is a comprehensive collection of case studies portraying effective leadership in action. Don Warrick, Jens Mueller, and Anna Warrick’s Cases on Critical Leadership Skills fills this gap, and does so admirably. It provides rich and engaging cases showing essential leadership expertise in a diversity of organizations, industries, and cultures. It is “must reading” for all of us learning to be effective leaders.’
– Thomas G. Cummings, University of Southern California, US

‘This exemplary collection of examples of leadership qualities, skills, challenges, and behaviors in organizations around the world is an ideal resource for university courses related to leadership as well as executive and management development programs. The cases prepared by a mix of real-world executives, leadership educators, and organizational change consultants invite exploration of timeless and leading-edge aspects of leadership qualities. This is a wonderful resource as a stand-alone collection or used to augment other readings and experiences in leadership development.’
– Robert J. Marshak, American University, US