planning should be of prime importance to companies which want to stay ahead of the game. Good senior managers, the people who …

the authors' industry knowledge and experience, plus the HR literature. Findings – Argues that senior managers sometimes … which senior managers get bogged down with minor matters instead of making significant issues a priority. Originality …

than it could produce qualified managers, has launched a leadership academy to develop high‐potential talent and increase … the speed at which managers are ready for promotion. Design/methodology/approach – Explains the reasons for the program … McKinney Rogers, whose approach is based on leadership lessons from the military. Practical implications – Explains that, by …

achieved. Findings – Reveals that ten women from Rockwool have earned accredited Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM …

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the concept of smart leadership and outline how to excel as a leader … implications – Stresses the importance of learning continuously and of blending soft and hard skills, to achieve leadership … war leadership to nursing. Originality/value – The paper describes how to become an effective leader and outlines some of …