Leader effectiveness from self-directed learning and strategic thinking

International Journal of Human Resources Development and Management

Volumn 8, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 306-317

  Zsiga, Peter L ^a  

^a FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Educational leadership.; Human resource development; Leader effectiveness; Leadership; Leadership development; Learning skills; Minority; Nonprofit; Self directed learning; Strategic thinking

Indexed keywords

EID: 48049112561     PISSN: 14656612     EISSN: 17415160     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1504/IJHRDM.2008.019542     Document Type: Article

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