Learning to lead
Jay Alden Conger
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Learning to lead
Published
1992
Publisher
Jossey-Bass
Pages
234
ISBN-10
1555424740
Description
"In Learning to Lead, Jay Conger shares his undercover experiences in five of the nation's most popular leadership programs to offer readers personal insights into the role training plays in leadership development. Using a diary format supported by workshop outlines, sample materials, and interviews with one hundred fellow participants, he assesses the strengths and weaknesses of four key approaches to leadership development: personal growth, conceptual analysis, feedback, and skill development. Conger summarizes the goals and methods of each program and reveals the results participants can expect from" "ARC's VisionQuest and Pecos River: Does personal growth play a role in strong leadership?" "The Tom Peters Group's Leadership Challenge: Can a conceptual understanding of leadership help managers improve their technique?" "The Center for Creative Leadership's Leadership Development Program: Can feedback tools like Myers-Briggs help participants transform their leadership weaknesses into strengths?" "The Forum Corporation's Leadership Course: Can skill-building techniques be used to teach complex leadership skills - such as strategic vision and change management?"--Jacket.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Learning to lead?
This edition of Learning to lead has approximately 234 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Learning to lead?
For most readers, Learning to lead typically takes between 4h 53m and 3h 15m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 58,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 54m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 58,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Learning to lead?
The estimated word count for Learning to lead is approximately 58,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Learning to lead?
Learning to lead was written by Jay Alden Conger.
When was Learning to lead published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1992. The original work may have been published on a different date.