CTR FOR CREATIVE LEADERSHIP

This book addresses the lived challenges to teacher leadership. It illustrates an arts-based research approach that effectively highlights the broader context of relational dynamics between adults at

Praise for The Center for Creative LeadershipHandbook of Leadership Development "The most authoritative, comprehensive, and practical source for developing leadership capability in any organization.

With its focus on the critical elements of leadership essential for today’s school principals, this widely popular resource combines a strong research base with a practical, hands-on approach to hel

What is our role in creating healthy organizations and a healthy world? Creative Social Change fosters a unique dialogue on the interconnections between leadership, sustainability, the long-term viabi

A clash between the ideology of growth and the growth of ideas, between control and creativity, between measurement and the immeasurable, between predictability and the fickle muses of inspiration in

Creative Nursing Leadership helps nursing students understand nursing leadership theory and practice becoming leaders in a safe learning environment. Perfect for upper-level undergraduate nursing lead

Creative Church Leadership raises questions that are crucial for the Church today as it faces numerous challenges within its own ranks, from other faiths and from a world in need of spiritual wisdom a

Creativity is now essential in a global economy, for business, and for the benefit of society. To enable young people to flourish in an uncertain future, education needs to acknowledge creativity as a

The author examines why educators must move beyond the quest for higher test scores and embrace their own life experiences within a standard curriculum.

Can your company manage -- even encourage -- turbulence in ways that actually strengthen its competitive stance? Absolutely. In this work, top organizational psychologist Stanley Gryskiewicz argues th

Styles of effective leadership in the much-admired research arm of Japanese organizations are examined for the first time in this scientifically validated study of research and development units. Crea

This book examines the role of corporate culture in the execution of successful strategies for diversity and innovation. It explores how information is communicated across real organizations and how d

Leadership, teamwork, creativity and storytelling are hot topics in contemporary training and management. They are also an integral part of applied improvisation, which as a result gives us a valuable

Leadership, teamwork, creativity and storytelling are hot topics in contemporary training and management. They are also an integral part of applied improvisation, which as a result gives us a valuable

Learn the skills you must master to assume leadership roles—creative directors, art directors, and advertising managers—on creative teams and in integrated branding campaigns for corporate clients. Th

Develop a creative, productive school culture. Based on their decades-long work in leadership, the authors offer seven core leadership competencies for systemic change in schools, districts, and state

Learn how successful organizational processes, along with empowered “partnership coaching” leads to creative, goal-meeting cultures as well as innovation and improved team interaction.

In this fascinating book, acclaimed stage director and creative consultant Richard Olivier draws on his intimate knowledge of Henry V, and its absorbing central character, to unmask the secrets of ins

本書將領導視為一種藝術，主張優秀的領導者如同藝術家，以誠意與想像力創造出令人共鳴的作品。書中提出12項關鍵特質，從真誠到創新，幫助讀者重新思考領導的本質。適合每一位渴望精進、發揮影響力的讀者閱讀。Make Every Business Day a Masterpiece“This fascinating book is a must-read for every leader or individual that aspires to become one. It eloquently offers tips, examples, and analogies that help the reader focus effort and attention in that noble attempt to become a better leader.”―Eric Weber, Associate Dean IESE, Business School“Unlike explorations of leadership that too often provide ‘more heat than light,’ O’Malley and Baker offer a refreshing and engaging lens that not only illuminates but inspires the reader.”―Mary C. Gentile, Creator and Director of Giving Voice to Values, and Senior Research Scholar, Babson College“This is not another book on leadership. Its essence is that all great leaders show an intense artistry. O’Malley and Baker give leadership criteria that weave business language with a strong dose of artistic principles. A great read.”―Chuck Royce, Chairman, Royce Funds“Im

Owen originally pioneered the concept of Open Space Technology (OST) as a method for conducting meetings through "chaos, order and the creative process," and his new volume applies OST to day-to-day m

Based on the popular Developing Leadership Talent program offered by the acclaimed Center for Creative Leadership, this important resource offers a nuts-and-bolts framework for putting in place a lead

Ten contributions from educators describe their experiences with a number of innovative strategies for teaching leadership, including the creative use of film, mythology, and literature. Particular at

Let the Center for Creative Leadership show you how you can dramatically improve your leadership abilities in today's business environment. Based on years of specialized research, The Leader's Edge o

A compelling novel of business intrigue, suspense, and transformation from a critically acclaimed authorIn an exciting departure from his writing on leadership, corporate culture, and strategic change

The seven essential tools for keeping projects on time and under budget You're executing risk management, leadership, and planning--all hallmarks of outstanding project management. And yet you're sti

小到日常管理大到產品開發、布局事業版圖，沒有人知道所有問題的答案，也無法蒐集全資訊後才做決定，但成功的領導者懂得從「問對問題」中找解答！全球最完整的提問領導學經典，暢銷二十年，全新增訂版上市！如果你想了解業績為什麼無法達成、跨部門溝通總是遇到障礙、新計畫進度老是拖延、客戶或顧客抱怨連連、未來三到五年的策略是什麼、下一個商機在哪裡……那麼，你一定要先學會「問對問題」，並且鼓勵提問。如同Google前執行長艾瑞克．施密特接受《時代》雜誌訪問時所言：「我們用提問的方式來經營公司，而不是給予答案。」●管理大師及成功企業家們一致認為「提問」是最重要且最有力量的管理工具！管理大師 彼得．杜拉克指出：「過去的領導者可能是一個知道如何解答問題的人，但未來的領導者必將是一個知道如何提問的人。」奇異公司前總裁 傑克．威爾許認為：「真正問最多問題和最好問題的那些人，才是領導者。」戴爾電腦創辦人 麥克．戴爾相信：「問很多問題，可以讓你得到更多點子，而這些點子對競爭激烈的這一行格外重要。」福特汽車前執行長 唐諾．彼得森領悟：「多問一些對的問題，可以減少去找所有答案的需要。」《從A到A+》作者詹姆．柯林斯直陳：「從A到A+的領導方式，並非直接提供答案，而是不恥下問，這樣才能導引你做出最好的判斷。」●有好問題才有好領導，提問是找出突破性解決方案的核心！「我每天都試著做同一件事：提問。如果不提問，我可能會理解綜合情勢及問題，但是卻錯失了關鍵所在。」――查德．哈樂戴（Chad Holliday），杜邦（DuPont）公司董事長兼執行長豐田汽車教育員工每天要連續想五次「為什麼？」。這是運用因果關係的思考方式。如果員工思考為什麼，而且找到原因，他們會再度問自己為什麼，然後連續問五次。問完五次為什麼之後，他們就能仔細地分析原因。這種「問五次為什麼」的方法，對解決問題非常有效。美國創新領導中心（Center for Creative Leadership）曾針對近兩百位傑出企業家做研究，發現他們成功的關鍵，在於善於製造發問機會並懂得提問。這些聰明的領導者覺察到，單向地陳述論點會限縮工作者解決問題的能力，而提問的力量十分驚人，可以讓人思緒清晰，激發創意，指引出做事的新境界、新方向。於是他們用問問題的方式，幫助團隊從不同的視角看到問題的全貌，彼此傾聽，激盪出各種創意解答。更重要的是，透過對話與省思，凝聚共識、形