Leaders at East Thames are given room to grow

Abstract

Purpose – This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – It examines an innovative leadership development program at East Thames, an English housing association group. It also explains how 40 senior managers were presented with, and learned lessons about, ideas on leadership. East Thames believes that the initiative has contributed to a real change in organizational culture, one that embraces both customer-oriented and commercial imperatives. Practical implications – The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.