Leadership in Dangerous Situations : A Handbook for the Armed Forces, Emergency Services and First Responders
Leadership in Dangerous Situations provides in-depth coverage of the key psychological social and organization factors that impact individual and organizational effectiveness for First Responders in dangerous environments. Leading scholars discuss how current theories and empirical research provides guidelines to help solve the challenges leaders are likely to face in dangerous contexts. This book is directed to First Responders leaders from the Military Law Enforcement Fire Emergency Services and Not-for profit agencies working in dangerous areas. The purpose of this book is to assist the First Responders who risk their lives to serve the public to prepare for the unique challenges of leading and operating in dangerous situations. Dangerous situations are environments where group members must routinely engage in events that place their physical and psychological well-being at risk to accomplish the organization's objectives. International scholars and practitioners from the military law enforcement fire and rescue teamed together to address the unique challenges facing dangerous context leaders. Each chapter integrates theory and research with practical experience to address the various challenges these leaders will face while operating in dangerous situations. The intent is to provide practitioners an easily understandable guide backed by scholarly findings to prepare themselves and their organizations for the unique psychological social and physical challenges of leading and operating in dangerous contexts. The blending of theory and empirical research with practical experience clearly illustrates the principles of effective leadership in dangerous contexts Whether one is a young leader preparing for war a seasoned commander with multiple combat tours a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team leader Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Year of publication: |
2011
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Authors: | Sweeney, Patrick |
Other Persons: | Matthews, Michael D. (contributor) ; Lester, Paul D. (contributor) ; Lester, Paul (contributor) |
Publisher: |
Annapolis : Naval Institute Press |
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Online Resource
Extent: | 1 online resource (433 pages) |
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Type of publication: | Book / Working Paper |
Language: | English |
Notes: | Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources. |
ISBN: | 978-1-61251-061-3 ; 978-1-59114-832-6 |
Source: | ECONIS - Online Catalogue of the ZBW |
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013547680
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