Böcker av Edward Agbai

In "Leadership Style and Temperament," Dr. Edward Agbai presents a comprehensive analysis of leadership dynamics, focusing on the intricate interplay between leadership styles, temperaments, and their impact on organizational success. Drawing from extensive research and practical insights, this book offers a nuanced understanding of how leaders wield power, empower their teams, and plan for succession. Through illuminating case studies and thought-provoking analysis, Dr. Edward Agbai explores the diverse approaches to leadership, showcasing how different styles and temperaments influence decision-making, communication, and team dynamics. Whether you're a seasoned leader looking to refine your approach or a budding professional seeking to understand the complexities of leadership, this book provides invaluable guidance and insights. "Leadership Style and Temperament" is a must-read for anyone interested in unlocking the secrets to effective leadership, offering a roadmap to navigate the challenges of leadership in today's dynamic world.

Taking the long route could also mean coming from a poor background where you must struggle for everything, including being loved. A polygamous family setting does breed unnecessary competition among wives and children to get the father's attention. It breeds hatred, strife, and confusion. The most advantageous ones are the ones loved by the father or better still, the mother that has the father's attention. Polygamy as being practised in my tribe, the Ijaw tribe of the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, is one filled with tales of sorrow and betrayals (it does not mean positive stories do not come out of such marriage, but when the negatives outweigh the positives, there is the tendency for generalization). It does not seem fashionable today as many young Ijaw men prefer monogamy because taking care of one woman is a difficult task on its own, given the economic hardship and harsh realities of present-day Nigeria.Taking the long route culminates in reaching the pinnacle of success at a much older age. I had to lay this foundation for my perspective on taking the long route; it does not have to be at old age before someone reaches the pinnacle of his/her career.Taking the long route is a by-product of an inequality policy in my country. The inequality policy of quota system (a quota system gives preference to less educated areas of a country to have access to education at a lesser qualification and standard). It solves the initial problems of bridging the education number for the region in the short run. However, it has negatively affected our collective productivity because a region keeps producing low-quality manpower. A possible solution is to have a sunset clause to this quota system and implement a baseline education policy for every citizen. This way, resources are allocated equally, and regions grow according to their strengths and capacities when aligned with the human and natural resources domiciled within these regions.

Since time immemorial, men have been driven to form groups and work together to survive, solve problems, develop skills, and achieve their goals among other purposes. As the days go by, you and yourself are in a team. The question is not about you associating with others, but will your involvement positively impact the group? You can and the answers to the question in this book.People enjoy working as a team, but how does it work? Why do some teams move forward and others backward? There is no simple answer to this question. The challenging aspect is that leaders have identified what separates a great team from a collection of individuals who cannot seem to get it together. Teamwork is regarded as one of the most effective forms of work (Richter et al., 2011). My desire is to make team building simple to understand, retain and put into practice for the purpose of leadership. That is why I recommend teamwork as the catalyst for organizational success. No matter who you are and where you come from, the most important thing is that you will depend on it to move forward.Teamwork is essential for competing in today's global arena, where individual perfection is not as desirable as a high level of collective performance. Owing to the economic globalization of the 21st century, there is so much to learn about multicultural teams. In addition, there is a lot to study about the support systems required such that this work configuration can be adequately managed (Stevens, 1994).In knowledge-based enterprises, teams are the norm rather than the exception. A critical feature of this team is that they have a significant degree of empowerment or decision-making authority. Many establishment workforces use several types of teams, which include product/service development teams, project teams, and action teams to achieve diverse goals and remain competitive (Sundstrom, 1999).Teams can come in all shapes and sizes. If you are married, you and your spouse form a team. In an organization, the employee and the employer become a team while in the church, the Pastor/Rev and his congregations also form a team.This book is aimed at encouraging you to devote yourself to the process of learning to be a great team member and team builder. As you read this book "Teamwork and Team Management: Catalyst for Organizational Success", and internalize its content, it will no doubt impact positively on your life.

Notwithstanding the status of our birth, notwithstanding the circumstances of our nationality, notwithstanding the situation of our migration, and notwithstanding our thoughts, life must go on from the rising of the sun to the going down! This book, Adaptation: The Pandemic Learning Journey of an Immigrant Family, authored by Ebiye and Edward Agbai, with contributions from their children Miami, Tekenade, and Eladebi, reveals their family experiences when migrating from Nigerian to Canada in search of a better life for their children. The book exemplifies the odyssey of a unique family, needless to say; the Agbais are unique in several ways. That uniqueness informed the parts of the book like the Pandemic Learning Journey of an Immigrant Family ('weaving of this basket'). They made the book easy to read because of the introduction and elucidation of everyday human situations and unique human characteristics.Adaptation: The Pandemic Learning Journey of an Immigrant Family reveals the experience of many immigrant families on the road of life. This book features current affairs appropriately, especially considering the stint with COVID-19 and is also well-rounded. The work is aptly a basket weaving metaphor. Family values and activities are creatively woven into the basket. There is hardly anyone who would not relate to this family element. Furthermore, several other antecedents make the book a compelling read. You can be sure, even at the stage of the Foreword, that something you can relate to is waiting for you somewhere hidden within the front and back covers of the boo