All Management Learning Resources

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Drawing on recent research and science we examine the dark side of leadership.

The dark side of leadership: How bad leaders can destroy organizations and undermine their followers

Leadership in organizations can often be dark and destructive. Utilizing a so-called trait approach is particularly helpful in understanding destructive leaders. Such leaders share common personality traits, notably including narcissism, hubris and Machiavellianism.
Evidence-based Leadership, Leadership, Personality, Narcissism, Machiavellianism, Trait based leadership, Dark traits
Changes in technology and the workplace have resulted in an increase in virtual teams.

Leading virtual teams: How to lead in the 21st century knowledge economy

Changes in technology and the workplace have resulted in an increase in virtual teams. These teams may seem similar to regular, offline teams - but they require a nuanced set of skills and a deep understanding to be managed successfully. In fact, this is a key skill relevant for the 21st century knowledge economy. This CQ Dossier describes how leaders can effectively manage virtual teams and introduces a fresh set of skills to facilitate virtual team effectiveness. The dossier draws on research and theory on leadership style and virtual teams.
Evidence-based Leadership, Leadership, Leader Member Exchange (LMX), Virtual teams, Charismatic Leadership
Leadership failure is preventable with the right approach in leadership selection and development

Leadership derailment and incompetence: How to avoid leadership failure

When individuals engage in destructive leadership behaviors, this can lead to mistakes within the organization and, ultimately, the leader derails. This dossier describes leadership incompetence and derailment and focuses on the root causes of why leadership fails through an examination of traits and behaviors that describe leadership incompetence and derailment.
Leadership effectiveness, Evidence-based Leadership, Dark traits
Charismatic leaders gain commitment to their vision and the mission of the organization.

How charismatic leaders gain commitment to their vision and the mission of the organization

This CQ Dossier describes the qualities of charismatic leaders and how they gain commitment to their vision and the mission of the organization. The paper draws on the main theories of charismatic leadership to present the key behaviors that distinguish charismatic leaders from non-charismatic leaders.
Evidence-based Leadership, Leadership, Charismatic Leadership, Transformational Leadership
Self determination and goals can boost motivation when applied in the right way

How self determination and goals boost motivation: An evidence-based management approach

In this CQ Dossier we have a look at the key concept of self-determination and goal-setting theory. We draw on the main theories of self-determination (SDT), mastery motivation and goal-setting theory to provide you guidelines on how best to motivate your peers, coworkers and team members.
Evidence-based Leadership, Performance management, Self-Determination Theory, Basic psychological needs, Goal Agreement, Goal setting theory
Trait based approaches define skills associated with effective leadership

A trait-based approach to leadership: Are leaders born or made?

This CQ Dossier discusses the trait-based approach to leadership and reviews those personality traits that distinguish effective from ineffective leaders. The dossier also identifies key skills or competencies that are related to leader effectiveness and can be used by organizations for selection, promotion, and training.
Evidence-based Leadership, Leadership, Trait based leadership, Personality, Five Factor Model (FFM)
Der transformationale Führungsstil stellt Managern und Profession Leitplanken zur Verfügung, um Organisationen durch Phasen großer Veränderung zu führen

The qualities of transformational leaders and what distinguishes them from transactional leaders

This CQ Dossier describes the qualities of transformational leaders and how they gain commitment to their vision and the mission of the organization. The paper draws on the main theories of transformational leadership to present the key behaviors that distinguish transformational leaders from transactional leaders.
Evidence-based Leadership, Transformational Leadership, Charismatic Leadership
The way we think of leadership impacts the way we see leaders.

What followers expect from leaders or how implicit leadership theories influence the way we think of leadership

This CQ Dossier describes the key components of implicit leadership theory. The dossier draws on research by Robert Lord and his colleagues to show how the assumptions that followers hold regarding what constitutes an effective leader can influence performance ratings.
Evidence-based Leadership, Leadership, Implicit leadership theory, Implicit bias, Performance management, Performance appraisal
Authentic leaders put legitimacy, ethics and positive psychological capacities first

The power of authentic leadership: How legitimacy, ethics and positive psychology drive organizational performance

This CQ Dossier focuses on the topic of authentic leadership which emphasizes the importance of leaders building honest and transparent relationships with their followers. The dossier describes the key component of authentic leadership and also describes how organizations can best identify and develop these behaviors in management.
Evidence-based Leadership, Leadership, Authentic Leadership, Positive psychology, Trust
Transformational Leadership is a prominent leadership theory with considerable evidence on its effectiveness

Transformational Leadership – What works and what doesn’t work?

Over the last ten years, researchers have focused on Transformational Leadership as being an effective leadership strategy to implement within public and private sector organizations. This CQ Dossier focus on Transformational Leadership and poses the question on when the theory is effective and ineffective for individual and organizational success
Transformational Leadership, Complexity theory of leadership, Evidence-based Leadership

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