1st Edition
Essentials of Leadership in Africa
This concise overview of the theories and practice of leadership in the African context is the first of its kind. Essentials of Leadership in Africa introduces leadership as an art and science to inspire confidence and support among the people who need to achieve common organisational goals. We present a framework of leadership which emphasises the role of the African context in better understanding leadership effectiveness. According to our model, leadership in Africa can be understood by focusing on the leader’s skills, motives, and behaviours; the leader’s role in developing teamwork and team leadership; and the organisational context. It is important to understand that leadership does not occur in a vacuum. Each chapter includes illustrative real-life examples, experiential exercises, short cases, and/or assessments.
The book appeals to undergraduate and graduate students in Africa and/or other parts of the world who are interested in leadership on the African continent. In addition, managers, trainers, and practitioners can benefit from reading Essentials of Leadership in Africa.
1 Overview of Leadership in Africa 2 Traits and Motives of the Leader 3 Leadership Behaviours and Styles 4 The Leader’s Role in Developing Teamwork and Motivation 5 Contingency and Situational Approaches to Leadership 6 Organisational Leadership and Development 7 The Future of Leadership in Africa
Biography
Bella L. Galperin, Dana Professor, J.H. Sykes College of Business, The University of Tampa
Caren B. Scheepers, Professor, Gordon Institute of Business Science, University of Pretoria