This book is a timely guide on what constitutes effective leadership in Africa. It explores how today's leaders in Africa perceive their role, the challenges they experience, and how they operate effectively as leaders. In the era of globalization, there is an increasing need to offer guidance on how leaders can adjust their leadership style to suit situational contexts. Drawing on case study and survey data, this book illustrates to scholars and leaders worldwide the vision of leadership that is emerging in Africa. It will contribute to the development of a new community of global leaders, integrating cutting-edge knowledge on leadership development in Africa.

<p>1. Introduction

2. Global Leadership: Key Concepts and Frameworks
3. Leadership in Africa: Past, Present, and Future Perspectives
4. The Historical, Political, and Demographic Context of Leadership in Africa
5. Methodology
6. Young Leaders Transforming Science in Ghana
7. Leadership and Culture in Corporate Organisations in Nigeria
8. Bridging the Generation Gap: Perceptions of Leadership by Senior and Young Leaders in Tanzania
9. Changing Leadership Perceptions: Leaders in the Private Sector in Kenya
10. Emerging People-oriented Leadership in Rural Development in Rwanda
11. Leadership Development needs and Experiences: Survey Findings
12. Understanding Leadership and Its Development in Africa.</p>