Essays about: "Leaders"

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  1. 26. The Interplay of Soft Competencies and Leadership

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Victor Werneskog; Calle Jacobsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Leadership; management; soft competencies.;

    Abstract : Introduction: This research provides information about certain soft competencies that are useful for increasing the quality of the leadership practice to overcome the gap of incompetent leaders. By targeting a broad range of leaders, from first-time leaders to experienced consultants within leadership, find grounds for the shortage of competent leaders that organizations currently face. READ MORE

  3. 27. Change management within digital transformations : A study on how to manage a digital change project

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

    Author : Amelia Ivars; Caroline Sandvik; [2023]
    Keywords : change management; digital transformation; resistance; readiness; automation; digital change;

    Abstract : This study addresses the issue of a high failure rate for digital transformations and the neglect of working with social aspects of technological changes by answering the question How can organizations work with change management within a digital transformation project to facilitate a change? The study follows a qualitative approach where a case study involving interviews was conducted at a globally leading manufacturing company within the automotive industry. The case study investigated a project which involved a new production concept with new technology and methods of working, which has inspired further projects and started a digital transformation journey at the case company. READ MORE

  4. 28. Authentic leadership in a Swedish context : Knowing, showing and remaining true to one’s real self

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Kristin Ekström; Julia Kunnas; [2023]
    Keywords : Culture; Leadership; Hofstede s model; GLOBE; Authentic leadership; Swedish leadership;

    Abstract : This study aims to explore and create a deeper understanding of companies' leadership and discover how national culture relates to authentic leadership in a Swedish context. In addition to the purpose, the following research question is formulated; What are the characteristics of authentic leadership in Swedish managers from an employee's perspective? This study is based on a qualitative study with a deductive approach to get a deeper understanding of the topic rather than a broader perspective. READ MORE

  5. 29. Community Power : The Story of How to Become a Driving Spirit of a Community Energy Project

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Pia Kerkeling; Sandra Kettemann; [2023]
    Keywords : energy community; energy transition; storytelling; narrative analysis; entrepreneurial leader; driving spirit;

    Abstract : Community energy projects have such a fire burning inside of them. This often originates from or is at least fueled by the people in charge - let us call them driving spirits. READ MORE

  6. 30. Turning the tide on marine biodiversity loss: How Swedish coastal cities are leveraging citizen interaction to improve conservation outcomes

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Martine Deinum; [2023]
    Keywords : Marine spatial planning; urban planning; blue space; program theory; citizen interaction; coastal conservation; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Rapid coastal urbanization and declining marine biodiversity rates are complex problems that require broad, integrated sets of solutions. Although isolating nature from human impact prevails as the standard conservation approach, social-ecological systems require more holistic solutions. READ MORE