Die Unternehmensmitte als Zentrum der Hierarchie -- "Good work" = "good Job"? -- Mit dem Kopf durch die Wand oder in den Sand? -- Scheuklappen oder Schulterschluss? -- Ein gutes Team muss in Form gehalten werden -- Rädchen im System oder Motor der Veränderung? -- Top-down, bottom-up oder...

In diesem essential geben die Autoren Einblicke in die verschiedenen Aspekte des Selbstmanagements und vermitteln viele Tipps und Methoden, um „besser“ zu arbeiten. Im Zeitalter von Mantras wie „Thinking outside the box“ erscheint Selbstmanagement eigentlich nahezu irrelevant. Die...

Die FSB als schulisches Angebot der beruflichen Weiterbildung -- Absolventenbefragungen 2004, 2009, 2013 zur beruflichen Entwicklung und Karriere -- Gegenwärtiger Status und Zukunftsfähigkeit der FSB. .

Mittlere Manager bilden in Veränderungsprozessen die Schaltstelle zwischen strategischen Vorgaben und deren operativer Umsetzung. Diese Sandwichposition zwischen Topmanagement und operativen Führungskräften sowie Mitarbeitern kann mit starken Belastungen verbunden sein. Doris Wieser liefert...

Entrepreneurship is often considered one way for public sector organizations to better serve the public. But what are the drivers for entrepreneurship in such organizations? And does entrepreneurship really create value? To answer these questions, Fabian E. Diefenbach develops a research model...

This engaging book presents a lively debate surrounding the professionalization of leadership. With contributions from both sides of the argument, the book considers the historical overview of leadership and management as a profession, questions what constitutes a profession, and critically...

The first volume of this ground-breaking book critically examines how and why arts-based methods such as choir conducting workshops and dialogue improvisation can make a difference in improving professional practice. Taking a ‘human-centred’ approach, it delivers an insightful account of...

In the previous book in this series, Manfred Kets de Vries observed the experiences of leaders on a rollercoaster ride through their professional and personal lives. Now, he follows them down the rabbit hole into the unknown, where, like Lewis Carroll’s Alice, they find a dystopian Wonderland...

CEO succession represents a challenge for many companies. The leadership style of the new CEO impacts employees’ attitudes which, in turn, might be biased by the comparison employees make with their previous CEO. Cristina Pratelli investigates how and why leadership style (dis)similarity...

Contrary to the notion that leaders contribute to positive behaviour within organisations, this book reflects growing interest in the ‘dark side’ of leadership: the unethical and immoral personalities that can reside in positions of power. Drawing on empirical and theoretical analysis, the...