Case Studies in Leadership and Adult Development

Applying Theoretical Perspectives to Real World Challenges

By: Judy Jackson May (Editor), Kristina N. LaVenia (Editor)

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Paperback | 20 December 2021 | Edition Number 1

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This book serves as an instructional tool for development of skills related to the organizational leadership of adults. The text offers teaching cases that explicitly partner the leadership and adult development literature bases so readers can work to apply leadership for adult development to real-world scenarios.

Case Studies in Leadership and Adult Development: Applying Theoretical Perspectives to Real World Challenges consists of 19 chapters, organized into three parts. Part I includes four chapters drawn from business and industry leaders' experiences encompassing cases from nonprofit, for-profit, and non-governmental agencies. Part II delves into three chapters that focus on the challenges of leading through crisis, including how the Coronavirus pandemic shapes decision making and impacts leadership in both K - 12 and higher education environments. Part III offers a comprehensive view of education through 12 chapters, four of which are drawn from higher education settings. Part III's balance includes cases from elementary, middle, and secondary schools and district-level leadership.

Written for graduate level courses in adult education, each case focuses on at least one major theory from both the leadership and adult development domains. Including questions for discussion and reflection, the book allows students to explore the linkages between leadership theories and adult development theories within the context of real-world scenarios.

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Case Studies in Leadership and Adult Development: Applying Theoretical Perspectives to Real World Challenges provides engaging scenarios with rich details for leaders to engage in self-reflection, role-playing, and data analysis. This text is relevant for school administrators, non-profit and business managers, and for university programs in organizational and educational leadership.

Jennifer Groman, PhD, Ashland University

Bravo to LaVenia and May for skillfully applying real world case stories to discover best practices in leading organizations from elementary school to non-governmental agencies. Melding research and practice, the book provides opportunities to develop adult leaders that promote emotional well-being, and compassionate and inclusive leadership through an equitable lens.

Diana R. Patton

Speaker, Consultant, Social Justice Advocate and Attorney

Diana R. Patton Consulting, LLC

Author of Inspiration in My Shoes and This Yogi's Journey

Case Studies in Leadership and Adult Development: Applying Theoretical Perspectives to Real World Challenges is a refreshingly excellent read! District level urban school leaders are facing unprecedented challenges. The book utilizes a variety of cases covering topics from social justice to crises response. Cases are applicable to any leadership role.

Dr. Treva E. Jeffries

Assistant Transformational Leader of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Toledo Public Schools

Even those of us who have "conquered" global markets on Wall Street should keep focus on the need to understand our clients that may be multigenerational and diverse. In the fast-paced tech-based setting, leadership training is not always prioritized, this book serves as a valuable tool for adult leadership development.

Charles Stephen Thompson,

Founder and CEO, Brooklyn Helpdesk, Inc. and

DevOps Software Engineer, Symbiont.io

New York, NY

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