Description
Book SynopsisThis book is a timely guide on what constitutes effective leadership in Africa. It explores how today’s leaders in Africa perceive their role, the challenges they experience, and how they operate effectively as leaders. In the era of globalization, there is an increasing need to offer guidance on how leaders can adjust their leadership style to suit situational contexts. Drawing on case study and survey data, this book illustrates to scholars and leaders worldwide the vision of leadership that is emerging in Africa. It will contribute to the development of a new community of global leaders, integrating cutting-edge knowledge on leadership development in Africa.
Trade Review“This book examines leadership through a new lens, demonstrating a high level of scientific analysis through an interdisciplinary approach addressing both theory and practice. Scholars, graduate students, and nongovernmental organizations, as well as policy makers in government will find the book very rewarding.” (Felix Kiruthu, Governance, Vol. 34, 2021)
Table of ContentsContents
1. Introduction
Eva Jordans, Bettina Ng’weno and Helen Spencer-Oatey
Part 1: Foundations
2. Global leadership: key concepts and frameworks
Helen Spencer - Oatey
3. Leadership in Africa: Past, Present & Future Perspectives
Estelle-Marie Heussen – Montgomery and Eva Jordans
4. The Historical, Political and Demographic Context of Leadership in Africa
Bettina Ng’weno
Part 2: Case Studies and Survey findings
5. Methodology
Eva Jordans and Helen Spencer-Oatey
6. Young Leaders transforming Science in Ghana
Yaw Bediako and Eva Jordans
7. Leadership and culture in corporate organisations in Nigeria
Ike Nwankwo, Estelle-Marie Heussen - Montgomery and Eva Jordans
8. Bridging the generation gap: Perceptions of leadership by senior and young leaders in Tanzania
Mwatima Juma and Eva Jordans
9. Changing leadership perceptions: Leaders in the private sector in Kenya
Kanini Mutooni, Bettina Ng’weno and Eva Jordans
10. Emerging People-oriented Leadership in Rural development in Rwanda
Joseph K. Nsabimana and Eva Jordans
11. Leadership development needs and experiences: Survey findings
Helen Spencer-Oatey and Daniel Dauber
Part 3: Implications and applications
12. Understanding leadership and its development in Africa
Eva Jordans, Bettina Ng’weno and Helen Spencer-Oatey
