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Upward mobility for women managers: styles and perceptions: part 1
Appelbaum, Steven H.; Shapiro, Barbara T.; Didus, Katherine - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 45 (2013) 1, pp. 51-59
leadership positions. More specifically this article provides a thorough review of the different gender leadership styles, next … presents the findings of how certain leadership perceptions have evolved. Finally the article will review the challenges faced … “gender and leadership” to gain insight on this broad topic. Next, the authors narrowed down their review to focus on four …
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Upward mobility for women managers: styles and perceptions: part two
Appelbaum, Steven H.; Shapiro, Barbara T.; Didus, Katherine - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 45 (2013) 2, pp. 110-118
leadership positions. More specifically this article provides a thorough review of the different gender leadership styles, next … presents the findings of how certain leadership perceptions have evolved. Finally the article will review the challenges faced … “gender and leadership” to gain insight on this broad topic. Next, the authors narrowed down their review to focus on four …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014755644
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Soft leadership: a new direction to leadership
Rao, M.S. - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 45 (2013) 3, pp. 143-149
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore a new leadership style – “soft leadership” – which is needed in a … leadership style with a question and answer session during an International Leadership Association (ILA) webinar. Findings – The … collaboration for the collective good. It explains how soft leadership is different from other leadership styles. It describes the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014755650
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The candor imperative
Bolton, James - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 38 (2006) 7, pp. 342-349
Purpose – Candor has been hailed in the business press as a key to unlocking organizational performance, yet there has been little discussion of methods that can foster and sustain candor. The purpose of this article is to present a theoretical model for firstly, understanding the forces...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014755270
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The music of leadership
Cook, Peter; Howitt, John - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 44 (2012) 7, pp. 398-401
leadership and the sorts of HR strategies that will help companies thrive and survive in ways that are genuinely sustainable …. This paper aims to explore three musical genres and their connections and contrasts with leadership. Design … them with leadership practices. Findings – In an ever‐complex world, leadership needs to convey complex concepts simply and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014755624
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Improving business performance – the potential of arts in training
Beckwith, Annabelle - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 35 (2003) 5, pp. 207-209
Successful employee development is about changing attitudes and motivation before changing behaviour. The performing arts at their best can move an audience towards a particular state of mind; by adapting drama and music techniques for corporate training, they can be used to influence attitude...
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Debunking myths about soft leadership and exploring it to achieve organizational excellence and effectiveness
Rao, M.S. - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 48 (2016) 7, pp. 362-366
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to debunk myths about soft leadership. Design/methodology/approach The paper … distinguishes soft leadership from other leadership styles. Findings It calls for companies exploring this new leadership … implications This new leadership perspective can be adopted by leaders for companies and countries. Social implications The social …
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How high‐tech Dictaphone salespeople use computers: a case study
DeCormier, Ray A.; Quadrato, Michael - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 35 (2003) 3, pp. 119-124
Compared with their predecessors, today’s sales professionals have many more advanced technological tools available to them than ever. The age of computer automation has drastically impacted their lives. Most importantly, sales automation software has revolutionized the manual aspects of a...
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Communications to engage light‐speed leaders
Nichols, Ellen - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 41 (2009) 2, pp. 102-105
/7‐technology has permanently changed communications. The opportunity lies in using time‐sensitive methods to bridge an information … gap. Middle managers are in an excellent position to restyle their communications and better engage those leaders who are …
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A Bridge to Reality: Simulations in Communication Skills Training
Cousins, John Y.; McDougall, Marilyn F. - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 21 (1989) 6
The development of communication skills is increasingly a key element in the training of staff who have a regular contact with the public. The Glasgow Garden Festival took place over the summer of 1988. For the purposes of staffing the information centre, the Inverclyde Initiative chose to...
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