The encyclopedia of leadership : a practical guide to popular leadership theories and techniques

The Encyclopedia of Leadership is a comprehensive reference guide to over 200 of the most important business leadership principles, theories, tools, and techniques. Each entry features a brief, one-page summary of an influential theory or tool-often illustrated graphically-followed by a worksheet or exercise. Thoroughly cross-referenced, it allows busy leaders to find what they need, review it, and even implement it-often in as little as 15 minutes.Murray Hiebert (Calgary, Canada; www.consultskills.com) has over twenty years experience as an international consultant. He also manages an internationally successful workshop, for professional experts Consulting Skills for Professionals. "The Encyclopedia features the most useful, regularly used 'tools of the leadership trade,' condensed into quick and easy 'bites.' In addition, each entry in the encyclopedia includes a reproducible worksheet to make it easy to apply the technique to your leadership situation - or to use in a leadership training program.". "Packed with evaluation questionnaires, graphics, and checklists, The Encyclopedia of Leadership makes it easy to quickly understand and implement the leadership idea that's right for your organization."--BOOK JACKET. In an age of quick fixes, fads, and techniques, leaders need a strong understanding of the basics of leadership techniques.