Title: Global leaders for the twenty first century /
Authors: Marquardt, Michael J.; Berger, Nancy O., 1951-
Publisher: State University of New York Press,
Year: 2000
Subjects: Industrial management; Leadership; Executive ability; International trade; Industrial management Case studies; International business enterprises Management Case studies; Leadership
Abstract: "Global Leaders for the Twenty-First Century profiles twelve leaders from business and government and discusses eight key attributes necessary for successful leadership in the future." "Based upon extensive research and experiences with top leaders from around the world, the authors have identified the eight critical competencies needed by twenty-first century leaders."--Jacket.
Contents: A new century requires new types of leaders -- Attributes and competencies of the twenty-first century global leader -- John Chambers: Leading Cisco Systems, the world's largest unknown company -- Ricado Semler: Semco and the world's leading maverick -- Kofi Annan: Leading the United Nations into the twenty-first century -- John Browne: Energizing BP Amoca toward world-class status -- Carol Bartz: Taking AutoDesk to the top -- Felipe Alfonso: Visionaory director of the Asian Institute of Management -- Ken Chenault: Designated leader for guiding American Express in the twenty-first century -- Mary McAleese: Leading Ireland toward peace and prosperity -- Cheong Choong Kong: Flying high with Singapore Airlines -- William Carris: Servant leader of the Carris Community of Companies -- Nobuyuki Idei: Bridging electronics and entertainment at Sony -- Jorma Ollila: Taking Nokia from the twilight to the leading light in telecommunications -- Problems, pathways, and prospects for twenty-first century global leaders.