Most of the research into what constitutes effective leadership emanates from the United States and is not very useful in an African context. Africa is a continent of extraordinary cultural, geographic, economic and political diversity, featuring largely emerging economies and rapid political, economic and social development.

Leadership in the African Context seeks to set leadership theory in the African context. It takes into account typical African circumstances, values and beliefs, designed for the development of leaders’ skills and provides practical, real-life examples, exercises and case studies.

• The nature and importance of leadership

• The difference between leadership and management

• The African context

• Leadership in a multicultural context

• Self-leadership and leadership development

• Leadership traits

• Charismatic and transformational leadership

• Ethics in leadership

• Emotional intelligence and leadership

• Servant leadership

• Leadership power and influence

• Team leadership and motivation

• Entrepreneurial leadership

• Feminist leadership

• Leadership and change

• Leadership in the Fourth Industrial Revolution – NEW

Leadership-related courses, as well as for anyone who has an interest in aspects of Leadership.