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Author: Kristina N. LaVenia (Bowling Green State University) ,
Judy Jackson May (Bowling Green State University)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Routledge
Weight: 0.353kg
ISBN: 9780367354589
ISBN 10: 0367354586
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 20 December 2021
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College/higher education
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
"Case Studies in Leadership and Adult Development: Applying Theoretical Perspectives to Real World Challenges provides engaging scenarios with rich details for leaders to engage in self-reflection, role-playing, and data analysis. This text is relevant for school administrators, non-profit and business managers, and for university programs in organizational and educational leadership. Jennifer Groman, PhD, Ashland University Bravo to LaVenia and May for skillfully applying real world case stories to discover best practices in leading organizations from elementary school to non-governmental agencies. Melding research and practice, the book provides opportunities to develop adult leaders that promote emotional well-being, and compassionate and inclusive leadership through an equitable lens. Diana R. Patton Speaker, Consultant, Social Justice Advocate and Attorney Diana R. Patton Consulting, LLC Author of Inspiration in My Shoes and This Yogi's Journey Case Studies in Leadership and Adult Development: Applying Theoretical Perspectives to Real World Challenges is a refreshingly excellent read! District level urban school leaders are facing unprecedented challenges. The book utilizes a variety of cases covering topics from social justice to crises response. Cases are applicable to any leadership role. Dr. Treva E. Jeffries Assistant Transformational Leader of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Toledo Public Schools Even those of us who have ""conquered"" global markets on Wall Street should keep focus on the need to understand our clients that may be multigenerational and diverse. In the fast-paced tech-based setting, leadership training is not always prioritized, this book serves as a valuable tool for adult leadership development. Charles Stephen Thompson, Founder and CEO, Brooklyn Helpdesk, Inc. and DevOps Software Engineer, Symbiont.io New York, NY"
Case Studies in Leadership and Adult Development: Applying Theoretical Perspectives to Real World Challenges provides engaging scenarios with rich details for leaders to engage in self-reflection, role-playing, and data analysis. This text is relevant for school administrators, non-profit and business managers, and for university programs in organizational and educational leadership. Jennifer Groman, PhD, Ashland University Bravo to LaVenia and May for skillfully applying real world case stories to discover best practices in leading organizations from elementary school to non-governmental agencies. Melding research and practice, the book provides opportunities to develop adult leaders that promote emotional well-being, and compassionate and inclusive leadership through an equitable lens. Diana R. Patton Speaker, Consultant, Social Justice Advocate and Attorney Diana R. Patton Consulting, LLC Author of Inspiration in My Shoes and This Yogi's Journey Case Studies in Leadership and Adult Development: Applying Theoretical Perspectives to Real World Challenges is a refreshingly excellent read! District level urban school leaders are facing unprecedented challenges. The book utilizes a variety of cases covering topics from social justice to crises response. Cases are applicable to any leadership role. Dr. Treva E. Jeffries Assistant Transformational Leader of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Toledo Public Schools Even those of us who have conquered global markets on Wall Street should keep focus on the need to understand our clients that may be multigenerational and diverse. In the fast-paced tech-based setting, leadership training is not always prioritized, this book serves as a valuable tool for adult leadership development. Charles Stephen Thompson, Founder and CEO, Brooklyn Helpdesk, Inc. and DevOps Software Engineer, Symbiont.io New York, NY
Author Information
Kristina N. LaVenia teaches and researches leadership for improved organizational outcomes with a special focus on leadership for adult development. Her background as a school counselor informs her educational research and leadership preparation work. Judy Jackson May is an associate professor of educational administration and leadership, whose research focuses on factors impacting the academic, emotional, and social success of students of color. This lens is strongly informed by her experiences as a former special education teacher, district curriculum coordinator, and urban school principal.
