Psychology of Prediction, The
military personnel who had the leadership skills necessary to become officers. Dr. Kahneman explains that some of what he learned during this period would
Subject: leadership
Reactions to Change
Whether change is driven by outside forces or by decisions made within an organization, the initial reaction of most employees is frequently negative.
Subject: leadership
Leadership and Motivation
This clip talks about the need for entrepreneurs to refine their leadership skills. This involves not only motivating and directing employees, but
Subject: leadership
Transcript: NARRATOR: ALONG WITH THEIR EFFORTS TO LOCATE AND TRAIN QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES, ENTREPRENEURS ALSO NEED TO REFINE THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS. THIS
Leading
This clip looks at leading, the fourth of the five management functions. In some instances, the small business owner may find it difficult to play this role, because the same self-reliance that allows an entrepreneur to create a new venture sometime...
Subject: leadership
Managerial Skills and Functions
While there is a wide range of general skills required of nearly all managers, there are some differences in emphasis from one level of management to another, from supervisory or operating level managers up through senior, top level managers.
Subject: leadership
Managerial Challenges
Regardless of their level within an organization, managers virtually without exception find their jobs to be a uniquely challenging mix of the frustrating and the rewarding. Unlike the popular image of the manager as someone who spends his or her ti...
Subject: leadership
Frames of Reference: Delicate Balance: The Influence of Public Opinion on Political Decision-making, A
To what extent should public opinion influence political decisions? Experts point out that citizens elect representatives to assess the complexities and make decisions regarding a myriad of issues. They are expected to be responsive to the electorat...
Subject: leadership