Leadership Without Silver Bullets

Author : Phillip Ralph
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2010-07-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781450228169

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This book aims to inspire and ignite leadership action that makes a difference for you, your organisation and the world we live in. Its purpose is to clearly state the case for leadership and its importance to all of us at this time. At an organisational level, there is little doubt that real leadership is the engine room of performance. In the absence of systemic, results-focused leadership, breakthrough performance and high commitment will not be achieved. To make progress on our most significant issues, we need a new paradigm of leadership that supersedes the outdated industrial age leadership paradigm and liberates us from old ways of thinking about how to manage and lead people. A new paradigm needs to guide our actions and decisions in a constructive, values-driven way. It is one that will empower each of us to take full responsibility and accountability at all levels of organisations, in government, and in the community. Importantly, a new paradigm will create an environment of high levels of commitment and learning. Leadership Without Silver Bullets: A Guide to Exercising Leadership will show you: * a fresh, honest examination of leadership today * why and how the industrial age leadership paradigm continues to dominate today and hinder performance * the type of leadership demanded for the future * an important new emerging paradigm and what you can do in your own organisation * leadership to successfully adapt What people are saying about Leadership Without Silver Bullets: I have had the privilege of seeing the results of Phillip Ralphs work as a leadership coach. He is outstanding. I can highly recommend this book as both practical and inspiring with valuable insights on how leadership in organisations really works. Michael Rennie, Managing Partner McKinsey and Company, Australia and New Zealand Engaging style, easy to read, great mix of theory and live experience. Phillip Ralph has written a practical handbook for leaders who want to dig deeper and transform themselves and their organisations. Courage required. Faint-hearted types advised to steer clear of this book. Phil Clothier, CEO Barrett Values Centre, United Kingdom This is not just another book claiming to deliver the secrets of leadership success. Instead, through the use of thought-provoking examples and practical ideas, Phillip shares his unique take on what defines real leaders... Shaneen Argall, Director, Human Resources SMS Management & Technology, Melbourne, Australia Phillip Ralph is a leading consultant to CEOs and executives and he partners with organisations to achieve breakthrough, team and organisational performance. He is an author, coach, facilitator and keynote speaker. Phillip is the founder of The Leadership Sphere.

Author : Daniel Im
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433651557

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No Silver Bullets by Daniel Im Pdf

What if I told you that you were only one step away from unlocking new levels of maturity and growth in your church? The myth of the silver bullet still exists because we desperately want it to. We all prefer quick fixes and bandage solutions to the long, hard, slow work that produces real change. So the moment we learn about a new ministry or strategy and see its effect in another church, we run to implement it in our own. Unfortunately, this impulse is usually met by opposition, skepticism, and ultimately, rejection. What if the solution isn't a new model or a complicated strategy, but a shift in perspective? What if you could keep your church's current vision, values, and model, and simply make a few micro-shifts...leading to macro-changes? This book explores five micro-shifts that have the potential to produce macro-changes in your church. As you read, you will discover how to integrate these micro-shifts into the life of your church, starting with the way you disciple. You will finish by developing a plan to structure, communicate, and evaluate these changes to ensure that they take root and pave the way for lasting change and kingdom impact.

Author : Paul Ainsworth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798573322414

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No Silver Bullets by Paul Ainsworth Pdf

There are no secrets to school improvement. There are no silver bullets and no magic answers. It is far less glamorous. It is a question of identifying numerous actions and applying effort 'day in, day out' to improve them. This book contains 89 strategies which leaders have successfully used in primary and secondary schools to make the difference to their pupils. 'This brilliant book is a 'must have' for any school leader. It is packed full of realistic strategies that can be adopted, adapted and implemented' - Sarah Paul, Headteacher, Wyberton Primary Academy. 'Packed to the brim with practical advice for school improvement that is founded in his real-life work.' - Jayney Cooksley, Headteacher, Briar Hill Primary School. 'Really resonates with me, the strategies are particularly useful for new Headteachers and those working in stand-alone schools' - Rebecca Walker, Primary Director, West Norfolk Academies Trust. 'The title of the book is perfect - there are no 'silver bullets' but this strips the mammoth beast of school improvement back to a toolkit that focuses on doing fewer things really well. No bandwagons to jump on, just relentless consistency in tried and tested strategies to provide a great education for all learners.' - Donna Tandy, Deputy Chief Executive, The Focus Trust. 'Each page bristles with rich examples of school improvement,'Abby Byford, Director of the ATT Institute 'Provides simple and easy-to-access advice to school leaders, will be very much welcomed by many,'Rowena Hackwood, CEO, Astrea Academies Trust 'This book is a must have for any school leader looking to bring about positive change, with tried & tested ideas.'Liz White, School Improvement Advisor. 'Everything I know of Paul's work is nothing but excellence and 'No Silver Bullets is no different'Julie Keyes, The Education Consultant. 'No Silver Bullets offers a valuable and pragmatic approach to ensuring that school improvement strategies 'stick'. Grounded in Paul Ainsworth's extensive experience and expertise, this book will be an invaluable resource to any school leader seeking to make sustainable improvements in their school community.' - Zoë Elder, author of 'Full On Learning' 'A book to not just read once but act as a reference, challenge and reflection as to where you are at on your School Improvement journey and context.' - Stephen Logan, Deputy Head, Malet Lambert School. 'No Silver Bullets is an excellent guide to key strategies that really make a difference when it comes to school improvement from someone who "walks the talk" with school leaders each and every day.' - Gavin Booth, CEO, Infinity Academies Trust. 'No Silver Bullets is a reassuring and realistic message that school improvement relies on day to day hard work and clear focus and not an external quick fix being adopted by the school.' -Leann Lynch, Strategic Teaching and Learning Leader, L.E.A.D. Equate Teaching School Alliance. 'I have supported over sixty schools in the last six years as I have worked in Director of School Improvement roles across for four Multi-Academy Trusts. I help Headteachers and school leadership teams make their school the best it can be. I rarely suggest drastic changes, instead on each visit, I look for little tweaks which will make the difference to their school. This book contains the suggestions that I make the most often. They are quickly adopted and help drive school improvement.' - Paul K. Ainsworth So whether you are a school leader or a system leader, read through the actions and see which of these small changes can make a big difference to your school.

Author : Robert L. Bailey
Publisher : Frankln University Press
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2001-12-01
Category : Leadership
ISBN : 1931604010

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Plain Talk about Leadership by Robert L. Bailey Pdf

Author : Karl Rohnke,Project Adventure, Inc
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Adventure education
ISBN : 0757565328

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Silver Bullets by Karl Rohnke,Project Adventure, Inc Pdf

Offers a guide to initiative problems, adventure games and trust activities. The activities of this book have all been used effectively by a variety of teachers, counsellors, therapists, camp directors and church leaders. All have wanted an effective, engaging way to bring people together to build trust, and to break down artificial barriers.

Author : Christopher Lennon
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1003188966

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The Silver Bullets of Project Management by Christopher Lennon Pdf

"This book provides practical guidance for corporate decision makers, project managers, project engineers, and for those wishing to grasp the key issues that define project success. The book represents a distillation of years of practical experience and offers a clear and concise 'blueprint' for how to approach projects and their management. This book is designed to be 'clean and simple' in its delivery - allowing the reader to immediately have 'take aways' that could be implemented within a project, adding value to any approach dealing with the key common problems and issues that arise within the project medium. The book can be applied to a wide range of scenarios in which project management is required - from setting up an organisation, creating distribution networks, bringing new technology to market, and to designing a leadership and training architecture within an organisation. The book, in addition to being a go-to reference book on project management for professional project managers and business leaders, is also ideal for postgraduate and undergraduate students studying project management. It is written to be user friendly, yet provides a wealth of information and tips that will enhance the readers knowledge and understanding of managing projects"--

Author : Alan J. Roxburgh,Fred Romanuk
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781506463346

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The Missional Leader by Alan J. Roxburgh,Fred Romanuk Pdf

In The Missional Leader, consultants Alan J. Roxburgh and Fred Romanuk address two questions: "How do we do missional?" and "What does missional leadership look like?" Drawing on their many years of experience, the authors show readers how to bring God's word into the community outside the church's walls. They focus on how to lead missionally on the ground, in the local setting, even amid leaders' experience of massive change within the church and in the wider world. The challenge for many church leaders is that they are not equipped to lead a church in shifting from a consumer model of church to one that is missional. They were trained in a Christendom mindset--to meet the needs of the church's members. This book assists leaders in shifting from dominant models of leadership rooted in strategic planning--with mission and vision statements, desired outcomes, measurements along the way, and determined goals. It provides a praxis for beginning where people are, rather than where the leader wants them to go. Roxburgh and Romanuk give frank recognition to the fact that the shift from a consumer model to a missional mindset will almost certainly be stormy, disruptive, and disorienting. This is not a book of quick fixes and slick slogans, but one that sets out a comprehensive and in-depth treatment for a different way of leading. The Missional Leader is a critical commentary that needs to be read in the light of today's realities.

Author : Jeff Vanderstelt
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433546020

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Saturate by Jeff Vanderstelt Pdf

What does living for Jesus look like in the everyday stuff of life? Many Christians have unwittingly embraced the idea that “church” is a once-a-week event rather than a community of Spirit-empowered people; that “ministry” is what pastors do on Sundays rather than the 24/7 calling of all believers; and that “discipleship” is a program rather than the normal state of every follower of Jesus. Drawing on his experience as a pastor and church planter, Jeff Vanderstelt wants us to see that there’s more—much more—to the Christian life than sitting in a pew once a week. God has called his people to something bigger: a view of the Christian life that encompasses the ordinary, the extraordinary, and everything in between. Packed full of biblical teaching, compelling stories, and real-world advice, this book will remind you that Jesus is filling the world with his presence through the everyday lives of everyday people... People just like you.

Author : Jack Reigle
Publisher : Hillcrest Publishing Group Incorporated
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0980245559

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Silver Bullets by Jack Reigle Pdf

A Silver Bullet represents the hope that a 'single shot' idea or solution will completely transform a design practice and business into its most successful incarnation. The truth is that it takes many silver bullets to get the job done, and while the process isn't magical, it can be rewarding and fulfilling. In this inspired and lucid exploration of the strategic intelligence needed for managing a design firm Jack Reigle draws on his extensive strategy experience, offering insight and practical approaches to move your firm to new levels of achievement. This book presents powerful changes you can make to your thinking to build a more vibrant, flexible and successful design business, withstanding any challenge and rising above the competition year after year.

Author : Kerry Bunker,Douglas T. Hall,Kathy E. Kram
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2010-02-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470593240

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Extraordinary Leadership by Kerry Bunker,Douglas T. Hall,Kathy E. Kram Pdf

From The Center on Creative Leadership, comes an important that book helps to deepen the understanding of the subtle yet powerful gaps that separate successful managers from extraordinary leaders. Filled with tools, frameworks and processes that guide aspiring leaders (and those who mentor and support them) to begin filling those gaps. Topics covered include authenticity, credibility, emotional competence, social intelligence, developmental relationships, growth through connection, ability to learn, life stage development, and strengths overdone/fatal flaws. Offers wisdom from leadership experts including Jay Conger, David Dotlich, Peter Cairo, Lisa Lahey, and more.

Author : Vince Poscente
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2006-10-01
Category : Executive coaching
ISBN : 097722578X

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Silver Bullets by Vince Poscente Pdf

Author : Watts S. Humphrey,James W. Over
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Professional
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2010-12-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780132685207

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Leadership, Teamwork, and Trust by Watts S. Humphrey,James W. Over Pdf

Every business is a software business, and every business can profit from improved software processes Leadership, Teamwork, and Trust discusses the critical importance of knowledge work to the success of modern organizations. It explains concrete and necessary steps for reshaping the way in which software development, specifically, is conducted. A sequel to Humphrey's influential Winning with Software, this book presents new and copious data to reinforce his widely adopted methods for transforming knowledge work into a significant and sustainable competitive advantage, thereby realizing remarkable returns. Humphrey addresses here the broader business community--executives and senior managers who must recognize that today, every business is a software business.

Author : Ralph L. Kliem
Publisher : J. Ross Publishing
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2004-04-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 193215910X

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Leading High Performance Projects by Ralph L. Kliem Pdf

The number one cause of failure on the people side of project management stems from ineffective or inadequate leadership. Leading High Performance Projects explains how project managers can adopt the most appropriate style under a given set of circumstances, encourage greater teaming, become more effective decision-makers, reduce incidences of negative conflict and eliminate opportunities for 'negative energy' to permeate a project. Ralph L. Kliem, President of Practical Creative Solutions, is an accomplished author of hundreds of articles and 12 books primarily in project management.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351896450

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Systems Leadership by Anonim Pdf

This book is concerned with how people come together to achieve a productive purpose. Human survival has always depended upon our ability to form and sustain social organisations. People have a deep need to be creative and to belong. By creating positive organisations we can fulfil these needs and build a worthwhile society. Such organisations do not occur by chance; a positive organisation is created by the hard work of leaders and members and influenced by the way the organisation is designed, especially its systems. All this needs to be based on an understanding of sound, general principles of behaviour. This book outlines that work; how to build a positive organisation in terms of general principles and practical examples. Understanding and applying this work requires discipline (not dogma) and creativity. The authors show the significant positive results that can be achieved and detail a range of case studies. Unlike some books which are based on goals, objectives or visions this book concentrates on how this can be achieved. The authors observed and engaged with what good leaders and members actually do and have endeavoured to distil the essence of productive relationships based on core, human values. This work has been applied in businesses, social service agencies, hospitals, city governments, national governments, armies, churches, public utilities, indigenous communities, schools and other unique organisations. It is intended to help leaders create more humane and productive organisations that can both meet their objectives and improve the human condition. It does so by presenting a coherent theory exemplified by numerous cases and practical experience. As more than one leader has commented, 'this stuff actually works'. The CD supplied with the book contains 11 case studies which look at the application of systems leadership techniques in a range of organisational contexts.

Author : Catherine Burke,Karl Stewart,Dr Ian Macdonald
Publisher : Gower Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781409457923

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Systems Leadership by Catherine Burke,Karl Stewart,Dr Ian Macdonald Pdf

This book is concerned with how people come together to achieve a productive purpose. Human survival has always depended upon our ability to form and sustain social organisations. People have a deep need to be creative and to belong. By creating positive organisations we can fulfil these needs and build a worthwhile society. Such organisations do not occur by chance; a positive organisation is created by the hard work of leaders and members and influenced by the way the organisation is designed, especially its systems. All this needs to be based on an understanding of sound, general principles of behaviour. This book outlines that work; how to build a positive organisation in terms of general principles and practical examples. Understanding and applying this work requires discipline (not dogma) and creativity. The authors show the significant positive results that can be achieved and detail a range of case studies. Unlike some books which are based on goals, objectives or visions this book concentrates on how this can be achieved. The authors observed and engaged with what good leaders and members actually do and have endeavoured to distil the essence of productive relationships based on core, human values. This work has been applied in businesses, social service agencies, hospitals, city governments, national governments, armies, churches, public utilities, indigenous communities, schools and other unique organisations. It is intended to help leaders create more humane and productive organisations that can both meet their objectives and improve the human condition. It does so by presenting a coherent theory exemplified by numerous cases and practical experience. As more than one leader has commented, 'this stuff actually works'. The CD supplied with the book contains 11 case studies which look at the application of systems leadership techniques in a range of organisational contexts.