OL-7105: Leadership in Organizational Change

Northcentral Library.

Northcentral Library.

Tichnor-Wagner, A. (2019). Globally minded leadership: A new approach for leading schools in diverse democracies. International Journal of Education Policy and Leadership, 15(2).
Broadening perspectives and building leadership practices based on social justice, inclusion, and collaboration are essential skills for leaders, particularly those in the field of education. This resource distills various leadership characteristics and practices aligned with approaching change leadership from a global mindset.

Homan, A. C., Gündemir, S., Buengeler, C., & van Kleef, G. A. (2020). Leading diversity: Towards a theory of functional leadership in diverse teams. Journal of Applied Psychology, 105(10), 1101–1128.
This article provides a key review of existing leadership models and proposes an integrated model designed to help leaders identify and address the influence of diversity on team outcomes and work processes, providing a suggested approach to build effective, diverse, inclusive teams.

Gearin, C. A. (2017). New higher education president integration: Change and resistance viewed through social power bases and a change model lens. Journal of Higher Education Policy & Management, 39(5), 559–574.
This qualitative study provides insight on challenges new executive leaders may face (through the lens of the college presidency) when their role as change agent and leader is met with resistance.

Chesley, J., & Wylson, A. (2016). Ambiguity: The emerging impact of mindfulness for change leaders. Journal of Change Management, 16(4), 317-336.
For leaders facing a great deal of ambiguity in their work, it can be difficult to cope. Emerging research continues to establish a link between mindfulness practices and effective leadership, particularly during times of significant change.