Leadership and Innovation: Champions and Techies as Agents of Influence
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The effects of innovation on leadership abilities have not been widely investigated. Although diffusion of innovation theory has existed for some time, there is a need for other perspectives. In two (N=238, N=294) related studies it was found that innovation, leadership, and influence were related, though specific relationship indicated tendencies toward certain styles of influence. Innovation was significantly related to transformational leadership abilities. Implications emerging from the relationship between transformational leadership and innovation are discussed, including the distinction between the champion and "techie" styles of innovation and their basis in leadership activity Leadership and Innovation 3
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تاریخ انتشار 2005