Leadership Development Case Study 1: Becoming an Organizational Leader
by Lorraine Bastian-Jones
Having earned his BA in Accounting and CPA certification, James transitions to a senior leadership role in a government corporation after four years in the private sector. Though his professional qualifications prepare him for the technical aspects of the job, James experiences leadership and management challenges in his first year…
Leadership Development Case Study No. 2: Leading Growth in the 21st Century
By Lorraine Bastian Jones
Government Corporation B is transitioning from a small size tourism specific operation to a medium size entity with a 15.7 million annual budget. With its vibrant succession plan and a team of 20 junior executives, it was not necessary to seek new hires. With only three months to go before the scheduled transition date, a personnel evaluation revealed that almost all the executives were ill-qualified to meet the demands of leading the new enterprise …