Synopses & Reviews
The world has moved from an agrarian economy to an industrial economy and further to a knowledge and information economy. Although the rapidity of the transition from one type of economy to the other varies from country to country, almost all economies have experienced these shifts to varying degrees. Countries such as India have simultaneously seen all three types of economies in operation, thereby increasing the complexity for top executives and others in the profession of management.
The history of management bears evidence of the triumphs and travails associated with this transition from industrial economy to information/knowledge economy which has left many organizations dead and obsolete. Knowledge is a prized asset, which needs to be protected or shared for it to flourish or it will be forever lost. There is competitive advantage in knowledge and information, both for organizations and the executives that populate them. In this book, the author exploits these knowledge bases to study the role of leaders in knowledge management through an analysis of the collective experiences of successful executives of global corporations. This book draws on the author's research findings in the last decade in identifying and encapsulating various practical aspects of knowledge leadership that provide key tools for a broad range of executives of budding organizations.
Synopsis
Knowledge Leadership: Tools for Executive Leaders explains the concept of Knowledge Leadership by analyzing the strategies and tools of information and knowledge management. The book uses case studies of successful executive leaders such as Jack Welch and Michael Dell to examine Knowledge Leadership practices. The discourse covers global industries ranging from automobile to retail. Knowledge is a prized asset in this rapidly growing world. Some of it needs to be guarded against plagiarization at any cost, while some must be shared with people for it to flourish and thrive. Across industries, individuals and organizations have a competitive advantage if knowledge and information is disseminated and utilized effectively. This book elucidates mechanisms that top executives can employ to combine knowledge management and executive leadership. It provides insights into macro and micro level Knowledge Leadership from global organizations and young entrepreneurs. While imparting this practical knowledge, the author also underlines the interpersonal skills that executives must possess to manage subordinates and customers. This book would be immensely useful to students and faculty members studying Leadership, Knowledge Management, Knowledge Leadership, Business Management and Organizational Studies. It provides handy tips for executives of leading and upcoming organizations who intend to enhance their leadership skills and expertise in Knowledge Management. It would also be valuable reading for corporate training institutes.