Over a third of all executives and nearly half of junior managers say that the quality of leadership in their organization is poor, according to new research entitled Leadership: The Challenge for All?, launched by the Institute of Management (IM). The project, carried out by independent...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an unbiased view of leadership methods/approaches (good and bad) that have created the world we live in, whilst commenting on what makes a great leader. Design/methodology/approach – Research has included in‐depth interviews and first hand...

Managerial issues are becoming critical in the US banking industry. The capability of those in leadership positions is continually identified as the most important single factor that will separate high‐ and low‐performing banks. Discusses the impact of increased competitive intensity on the...

Today's workforce is more diverse that ever. One diversity issue that has not been generally recognized is generational differences. Defined as a shared tradition and culture by a group of people that is lifelong, differences in generations have been plagued by erroneous misconceptions. The...