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In the previous chapter we explored developments in our thinking about the nature of leadership and the way in which we can develop leadership that will be effective in achieving key organisational goals. We alluded to the changing context in which leadership is enacted. In this chapter we explore in more detail the context facing organisations today and the related impact this has on leadership. We propose that our thinking about leadership needs to be set within a context of complexity, commitment and change.
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Higgs, M., Dulewicz, V. (2024). The Leadership Context. In: Leading with Emotional Intelligence. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-48970-9_7
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