Natural Resource Leadership and Management: A Practical Guide for Professionals

This book explores leadership and management in natural resources, drawing on literature, principles, and personal experiences. It provides a framework for practitioners, discusses the unique context of natural resources, and highlights key strategies for effective leadership. Case studies of famous natural resource leaders and activists are included, offering practical insights and guidelines for professionals.

Format: Hardback
Length: 132 pages
Publication date: 26 November 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the realms of leadership and management in the context of natural resources, drawing upon a wealth of literature, principles, and the author's own experiences as a leader and activist. By developing a comprehensive framework that encompasses the leadership and management cycle in natural resources, the book serves as a valuable resource for practitioners seeking to enhance their skills and effectiveness. It provides a synthesis of leadership theory and practice, rooted in the personal and spiritual values of work, and emphasizes the importance of aligning organizational resources and actions with stated intentions.

The book recognizes the unique context of natural resources, which encompasses both private and public goods and services and the complex societal values associated with them. It explores key strategies that enable natural resource professionals to excel as leaders at various stages and positions in their careers, including vision and sustainability, proficient human resources management, fairness and merit, and transparency and openness. Through the inclusion of case studies of renowned natural resource leaders and activists, such as Ding Darling, David Attenborough, Wangari Maathai, Marina de Silva, Greta Thunberg, Bob Brown, and Christina Koch, the book offers insightful perspectives on their values, training, and principles, as well as their impact on national or global natural resource management.

The author's own experiences, including his roles as Department Head at North Carolina State University, an elected officer in the Society of American Foresters, and an activist opposing the sale of the Hofmann Forest, provide practical examples and guidelines that professionals can consider and apply in their careers. The book is particularly relevant to natural resource managers and professionals, as well as students studying environmental management, natural resource governance, and practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding and expertise in this field.

Weight: 435g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367692971