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Purpose and benefits

Leadership had been largely forgotten as a topic worthy of serious academic interest, until it was revived by Warren Bennis in the 1980s. In reviving it, Bennis also took the concept in new directions. He believed, in particular, that leadership is not solely the preserve of those at the top of the organisation, but relevant at all levels, and that the correct role of a leader is not to be an all-knowing problem solver, but rather an enabler who stimulates and directs the creativity of a group of other people and devises and maintains an atmosphere in which they can achieve greatness.

His career has involved him in education, writing, consulting, and administration, and he has produced a steady stream of books, including the best-selling "Leaders" .