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Creativity, the generation of novel and useful ideas, and innovation, the transformation of these ideas into new products, processes, and services, are both critical for the long-term viability, profitability, and growth of organizations. Moreover, the complex, risky, and uncertain nature of innovative efforts demonstrates the importance of organizational leaders to effectively manage the innovative process. In this element, we discuss the rol...

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Explains creativity and innovation in organizations. This book discusses variables such as idea generation, affect, personality, expertise, teams, leadership, and planning, among many others. It also discusses specific practical interventions that involve training, development, rewards, and organizational development.

In recent years, organizations - both for profit and non-profit organizations - have become aware of the importance of creativity and innovation to organizational success and survival. Both research and practical experience is demonstrating that effective leadership is one of, if not the most important, influences on these intangible assets. This three-volume set brings together the key literature exploring the impact of leadership on creativi...

Michael Mumford, a noted scholar in leadership, takes a comparative look at leaders who were considered charismatic, idealogical, and pragmatic in an effort to uncover what constitutes "outstanding leadership". The three types of leaders are compared and

This book examines planning as the critical influence on performance at work and in organizations.

Takes a comparative look at leaders who were considered charismatic, ideological, and pragmatic in an effort to uncover what constitutes "outstanding leadership." This study includes a qualitative analysis of select leader's lives, and the practical implications observed of the various types.

This book examines planning as the critical influence on performance at work and in organizations.

What are the personality, motivational, and intellectual traits of good (and bad) leaders? How do effective leaders behave and what kinds of people follow them? How is leadership influenced by gender, cultural differences, and social networks? This title provides answers to these questions.