Putting the leadership back into management: Helping managers to lead and leaders to manage

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context

Findings

Management needs to change to meet the needs of the twenty‐first century. One of the key changes is to explicitly re‐integrate leadership within the management role. Returning military officers make excellent commercial managers because of the skills and attitudes learned during their tours of duty.

Practical implications

The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to‐digest format

Citation

(2010), "Putting the leadership back into management: Helping managers to lead and leaders to manage", Strategic Direction, Vol. 26 No. 9, pp. 10-12. https://doi.org/10.1108/02580541011069323