Attributes of Leadership Effectiveness in East Africa

This article summarizes the findings from the LEAD research project in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, which suggest both similarities and differences in the perceptions of leadership effectiveness. Participants from the three countries describe effective leaders as people who are visionary, goal-oriented, and results-oriented. Further, the tribe/language, sense of community, and traditions are important cultural dispositions in all the three East African countries. The study can assist managers and academicians to better understand how leadership effectiveness is perceived by East Africans and help managers to better prepare to succeed in their leadership roles.