Leadership in a Globalized World Complexity, Dynamics and Risks [Hardcover]

This book investigates key issues facing leaders in increasingly complex decision-making environments as a result of globalization. It presents a synthesis and interpretation of academic research in multiple disciplines and integrates it into a practical approach that is readily useable by leaders in government, corporations, and civil society.Introduction 1. Setting the Stage 2. Dynamics of Change 3. Complexity and Risk 4. Leadership and Governance 5. Risk Management Approaches 6. Leadership and Context 7. Conclusions

Leadership in a Globalised World adopts a rich interdisciplinary approach to the challenges of leadership in the uncertain, complex world of the 21st century. The book combines a rich analytical framework, drawing especially on Drucker, with intriguing case study material. Not everyone will agree with all the arguments but this is nonetheless essential reading for policymakers, practitioners, and national and local leaders. - Arkebe Oqubay, Minister, Advisor to the Prime Minister of Ethiopia and Former Mayor of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Frannie Leautier provides an updated theoretical review and insights from personal research and experiences on coping with the challenges arising from rapid, complex, and unpredictable changes in our time. This book is an essential read for politicians, public sector officials, and corporate leaders in both developed and developing countries. - Justin Yifu Lin, Former Chief Economist, the World Bank Honorary Dean, National School of Development, Peking University, China

The approach of the book to learn from experiences from real life is warmly welcome. The target groups for the book are both academics and practitioners. As the author writes, too often policy-makers (and also top civil servants) are ill equipped to identify major changes taking place all around the world. I highly recommend using the book as a background reader in management training; this is the textbook oflS!