Teaching Paper: Key Leadership and Management Terms – A Practical Glossary for Non-Profit Leaders
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-trfldrstrdynlead-tp-10
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About the Article
Effective leadership depends not only on vision and values but also on a shared understanding of the language that shapes organizational action. This Teaching Paper offers a comprehensive glossary of essential leadership and management terms contextualized for the non-profit sector. Each entry includes both a concise academic definition and a practical note linking theory to day-to-day practice. Covering domains such as transformational leadership, coaching, change management, ethics, and innovation, this glossary functions as a bridge between conceptual clarity and practical execution, strengthening the capacity of leaders, teams, and organizations to communicate and perform effectively.
Key Topics
- Leadership and management terminology
- Transformational leadership
- Coaching and change management
- Ethics and innovation
- Organizational development
- Non-profit leadership practice
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Key Leadership and Management Terms – A Practical Glossary for Non-Profit Leaders. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-trfldrstrdynlead-tp-10
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