This book is a timely guide on what constitutes effective leadership in Africa. It explores how todayOs leaders in Africa perceive their role, the challenges they experience, and how they operate effectively as leaders. In the era of globalization, there is an increasing need to offer guidance on how leaders can adjust their leadership style to suit situational contexts. Drawing on case study and survey data, this book illustrates to scholars and leaders worldwide the vision of leadership that is emerging in Africa. It will contribute to the development of a new community of global leaders, integrating cutting-edge knowledge on leadership development in Africa.
Contents 1. Introduction Eva Jordans, Bettina Ng'weno and Helen Spencer-Oatey Part 1: Foundations 2. Global leadership: key concepts and frameworks Helen Spencer - Oatey 3. Leadership in Africa: Past, Present & Future Perspectives Estelle-Marie Heussen - Montgomery and Eva Jordans 4. The Historical, Political and Demographic Context of Leadership in Africa Bettina Ng'weno Part 2: Case Studies and Survey findings 5. Methodology Eva Jordans and Helen Spencer-Oatey 6. Young Leaders transforming Science in Ghana Yaw Bediako and Eva Jordans 7. Leadership and culture in corporate organisations in Nigeria Ike Nwankwo, Estelle-Marie Heussen - Montgomery and Eva Jordans 8. Bridging the generation gap: Perceptions of leadership by senior and young leaders in Tanzania Mwatima Juma and Eva Jordans 9. Changing leadership perceptions: Leaders in the private sector in Kenya Kanini Mutooni, Bettina Ng'weno and Eva Jordans 10. Emerging People-oriented Leadership in Rural development in Rwanda Joseph K. Nsabimana and Eva Jordans 11. Leadership development needs and experiences: Survey findings Helen Spencer-Oatey and Daniel Dauber Part 3: Implications and applications 12. Understanding leadership and its development in Africa Eva Jordans, Bettina Ng'weno and Helen Spencer-Oatey
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