The New Leadership Paradigm: Social Learning and Cognition in Organizations

by Henry P. Sims Jr., Peter Lorenzi

The focus of this important book is leadership - the dynamic relationship between managers and employees. Sims and Lorenzi show how the concepts of reinforcement, goal setting, social learning and social cognition can be applied by managers on a day-to-day basis. Numerous case studies and on-the-job examples are cited and these serve to reinforce the theoretical discoveries presented by the authors.

328 pages, Paperback

First published December 11, 1991

Reviews

[Margie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book focuses on social learning and cognition (SLC) theory, which the authors posit is a step forward from social learning, cognition, and cognitive theories. The new paradigm they describe is that of "superleadership"; managing subordinates so they are better able to manage themselves. Self-management involves setting one's own goals, and self-review, among other skills.
Although I've not read the Manz and Sims book, "Superleadership: Leading Others to Lead Themselves," my guess is that this book ("New Leadership Pardigm) sets forth the theoretical basis and research which supports their assertions, while the "Superleadership" book is designed more as a hands-on guidebook for organizational leaders and managers.