This journal contains an important
article on "Communities of Practice" which have been hailed
as the perfect future vehicle for knowledge transfer and
competence development. However, it is suggested that like
any form of organisation unless emotional energy and
benefits are maintained, communities of practice will in
time evolve structures that will constrain future action.
"Leaders & Values" is an
especially extended 14 article issue dedicated to the
premise that values are fundamental to the successful
leadership of organisations.
This issue contains a range
of articles which include a top coach on discovering one's
natural leadership, a whole systems approach to managing
risk and uncertainty, and a discussion on why so many top
executives fail to fulfil their initial promise.
