Most of the research into what constitutes effective leadership emanates from the United States and is not very useful in an African context. Africa is a continent of extraordinary cultural, geographic, economic and political diversity, featuring largely emerging economies and rapid political, economic and social development.

• The nature and importance of leadership

• The difference between leadership and management

• The African context

• Leadership in a multicultural context

• Self-leadership and leadership development

• Leadership traits

• Charismatic and transformational leadership

• Ethics in leadership

• Emotional intelligence and leadership

• Servant leadership

• Leadership power and influence

• Team leadership and motivation

• Entrepreneurial leadership

• Feminist leadership

• Leadership and change

• Leadership in the Fourth Industrial Revolution – NEW