Network Leadership: Navigating and Shaping Our Interconnected World

Network Leadership is about understanding how networks of individuals connect, who to talk to, and how to bring people together to achieve common goals. It helps leaders identify and make the most of informal social and organisational networks to challenge the status quo, facilitate greater engagement and productivity, and effect positive change across teams, departments, and organisational boundaries. The book provides four key practices for leaders to facilitate action: understanding social systems, convening power, leading beyond formal authority, and possessing the power of restless persuasion and a capacity to thrive in complexity and crises. It is particularly relevant to organisations and managers dealing with geographic separation, change, innovation, matrix management, project or portfolio management, and other cross-departmental projects.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 278 pages
Publication date: 28 March 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Across organizations and communities, there exist leaders who excel in achieving their goals by harnessing the power of networks. These individuals possess a remarkable ability to understand how individuals connect, who to engage with, and how to orchestrate collaborative efforts in the most effective manner. They are known as network leaders.

Network Leadership provides valuable insights for readers to recognize and maximize the potential of informal social and organizational networks. By leveraging these networks, individuals can challenge the established norms, foster greater engagement, and enhance productivity. This book not only empowers leaders and managers to excel in their roles but also equips them with the skills to become effective network leaders, driving positive change across teams, departments, and organizations.

Leaders who facilitate action employ four key practices: they possess a deep understanding of the social systems within which they operate; they hold the power to convene individuals and bring together underlying movements, giving voice to important ideas; they transcend their formal authority and inspire others through their leadership; and they possess the ability to persuade others and thrive in complex and challenging situations.

This book is a must-read for those who have mastered the fundamentals of leadership and are eager to advance their skills. It is particularly relevant to organizations and managers facing geographical separation of business units, change management, innovation, matrix management, project or portfolio management, and other cross-departmental initiatives. By leveraging the power of networks, leaders can unlock new opportunities for success and drive positive change in their organizations.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 154 x 233 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367552541