"The eight archetypes of effective leadership"
In this working paper, it is argued that an individualistic notion of leadership is inadequate, given the increased complexity of the work environment. Although the "Great Man or Woman" theories still linger, most scholars of leadership now recognise that successful organisations are characterised by a distributive, collective, complementary form of leadership. To further explore this form of leadership, eight leadership archetypes are proposed.
INSEAD Working Paper, 2005
Read more"Effective vs ineffective global leaders"
Global Leadership from A to Z: Creating High Commitment Organizations
This article explores what leaders have to do to be effective. What roles do they have to play? What distinguishes an effective leader from an ineffective global leader?
Published on 1 Jun, 2002
"Eight roles for leadership effectiveness"
The Eight Archetypes of Leadership
This blog entry with the Harvard Business Review addresses a number of recurring patterns of behavior or "archetypes" that influence an individual’s effectiveness within an organisation.
Published on 18 Dec, 2013
The Hedgehog Effect: The Secrets of Building High Performance Teams
In this book, Manfred Kets de Vries presents the case for leadership group coaching as an experiential training ground for learning to function as a high performance team.
Published on 15 Nov, 2011
"Effective group work by the pygmies"
High Performance Teams: Lessons from the Pygmies
This article describe the best practices for effective work teams, using the pygmies of the African rain forest as a metaphor for effective group work.
Published on 1 Dec, 1999
"How to groom organisa- tional stars"
Reaching Stardom: How to Identify and Develop Top Performers
This working paper addresses nascent stars: What makes those that turn into butterflies so special? What makes them so successful? What are the qualities that turn them into top performers?
Published on 5 Jul, 2010
"Effectiveness of group leadership coaching"
Leadership Group Coaching in Action: The Zen of Creating High Performance Teams
This article advocates the effectiveness of group leadership coaching. A change methodology centered on group coaching for high-performance teams is proposed.
Published on 1 Feb, 2005
"How to become a great place to work"
Organizational Culture, Leadership, Change, and Stress
This paper discusses the internal and external pressures that may trigger organisational changes and explores the four stages of the organisational change process.
Published on 6 Feb, 2009
Reflections on Group & Organizations
Reflections on Groups and Organisations is the third and final book in the On the Couch with Manfred Kets de Vries series. This book examines concepts of organisational health, performance, and change.
Published on 18 Jan, 2011
"The character of high performing organisations"
La Confiance au Coeur des Valeurs de l'Enterprise
Manfred Kets de Vries analyses the characteristics common to the most highly performing organisations.
Published on 7 Mar, 2001
"M&As: The untold story"
Making Mergers Less of a Crapshoot
This blog looks at the very human factors are at play in mergers and acquisitions. Paying attention to them can increase ones chance of success.
Published on 2 Feb, 2016
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