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
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
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)
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

Does leadership really make a difference? The benefits of leadership in a nutshell

This CQ Dossier describes modern theories of leadership through a focus on emergent theories that link human resource management and strategy across multiple-levels. The dossier describes the latest innovations in research to show that leadership is a process through which organizations can gain a competitive advantage.
Evidence-based Leadership, Leadership, Flexible leadership theory, Complexity theory of leadership
Teams have task-relevant knowledge, share a high level of communication and adapt to the environment

The power of teams and how create the right environment to harness it

This CQ Dossier describes the key characteristics of effective teams. The dossier draws on research that show how effective teams operate through coordination, communication, and shared cognition. The dossier describes how organizations can provide human resource practices such as employee training to ensure that teams are successful in reaching their missions and goals.
Evidence-based Leadership, Leadership, High Performance Team, Team Building, Team Dynamics, Workplace communication