Leadership During a Crisis

This book provides a robust perspective about how to lead during crisis drawing from empirical and conceptual evidence of renowned scholars in leadership research.

We live in uncertain times propelled by complex systems, climate change and the use of technology which possess various threats. At times of crisis, leadership that permits quick reactions to the changing organisational environment becomes necessary. However, there has been limited studies that provide a road map of leading during a crisis. What is required of leaders during a crisis? How can you develop the required leadership expertise during such turbulent periods? What are the challenges leaders will have to combat? Through this book, these questions are answered.

It is no exaggeration therefore to claim that this book opens a new chapter as it seeks to advance discussions about how to lead during crisis. Drawing on empirical and conceptual evidence from the perspective of renowned authors in leadership research, it offers a robust and engaging overview of the field of leadership and leadership development in turbulent and dynamic environments. The chapters in the book support the personal and professional development of aspiring and experienced leaders and managers. The readers will be able to display critical awareness of current developments in both the theory and practice of leadership and leadership development and its importance in modern organisations.

Autorentext

Christian Harrison is Professor of Leadership and Enterprise in the University of Bolton, United Kingdom. He is also the Director of the Centre for Leadership and Empowerment in Greater Manchester Business School.

Inhalt

Chapter 1 Introduction to Leadership During a Crisis: A Focus on Leadership Development Chapter 2 Entrepreneurial Leading and Learning in a Crisis Chapter 3 Leaders appointed in Times of Crisis and Leader and Leadership Development Chapter 4 A Model of Pragmatic Optimism for more Effective Crisis Leadership Chapter 5 Crisis and Servant Leadership: A Conceptualisation of Leadarchy as a Paradigm for Turbulent Times Chapter 6 Ethical Leadership during a Period of Crisis: Lessons from Vietnam Chapter 7 The Making of Zelensky's Leadership: The Man or the Crisis? Chapter 8 Leadership Behaviours under Crises: The Application of a Process-Oriented View during the Covid-19 Pandemic Chapter 9 Risking it All: Authentic Leadership in Crisis Chapter 10 Uncovering mechanisms of leadership as influence process Chapter 11 Entrepreneurial Leadership: An Approach for Crisis