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Future Leadership Paradigms Your Choice, Derek J. Ambrose Dr Jan 2014

Future Leadership Paradigms Your Choice, Derek J. Ambrose Dr

Derek J Ambrose Dr

Leaders with new skill sets, or those working from paradigms which conflict with that of the organisation into which they have been recruited, will encounter significant frustration and constraints resulting in ineffective leadership, and a significant shortfall in outcomes.


Surprising Outcome Jan 2012

Surprising Outcome

Derek J Ambrose Dr

Gender level differences in research are common; however, in recent research conducted by Doctor Derek Ambrose (2009) using the quantitative methodology and an established questionnaire instrument, with the construct validity and reliability already established provided a different outcome to other published research


The Forgotten Leaders, Derek J. Ambrose Dr Jan 2012

The Forgotten Leaders, Derek J. Ambrose Dr

Derek J Ambrose Dr

The definition of leadership has been diverse and is yet to be defined or too agreed upon. The concept of whom and what a leader actually is, also remains just as elusive as ever. Many authors have tried to describe the ultimate leader, through a range of characteristic actions and behaviours, however, not one complete description has been universally accepted to date.


Adaptive Leadership, Fact Or Buzz Words?, Derek J. Ambrose Dr Jan 2011

Adaptive Leadership, Fact Or Buzz Words?, Derek J. Ambrose Dr

Derek J Ambrose Dr

Recently I came across several conversations where the colleagues were discussing the virtues of adaptive leadership. Initially I froze with fear on account of here we go again on another buzz phrase conjured up to sell meaningless outcomes, make someone wealthy, and again add confusion to the leadership debate.