African Leadership theory Development for High Performance: Imaging Leadership in Visual objects and language

In this PDW we demonstrate how the logic of Western thinking enforces a domination of global minds in leadership and management thinking which often fails to lead to the development of high-performance organizations. We argue... [ view full abstract ]

In this PDW we demonstrate how the logic of Western thinking enforces a domination of global minds in leadership and management thinking which often fails to lead to the development of high-performance organizations. We argue that this seemingly consented domination bellies alternative indigenous constructions of leadership which best resonate with African cultures and Businesses and best applicable in context for high performance achievement. Our PDW hopes to serve as footings for new foundations for African leadership. Through this demonstration we challenge and interrogate domineering Western hypotheses of linearity, structure and individualism.

By our presentation we intend to trigger sensitivity to cultural ‘otherness’ by way of popularizing cognitively-recognized historical symbols of leadership from East, West and South African indigenous communities.

We believe that the way to develop high-performance start by evolving African leadership and management approaches akin the African context.