Exploring leadership in multi-sectoral partnerships

This article explores some critical aspects of leadership in the context of multi-sectoral partnerships. It focuses on leadership in practice and asks the question, `How do managers experience and perceive leadership in such partnerships?' The study contributes to the debate on whether leadership in a multi-sectoral partnership context differs from that within a single organization. It is based on the accounts of practising managers working in complex partnerships. The article highlights a number of leadership challenges faced by those working in multi-sectoral partnerships. Partnership practitioners were clear that leadership in partnerships was more complex than in single organizations. However, it was more difficult for them to agree a consensus on the essential nature of leadership in partnership. We suggest that a first-, second- and third-person approach might be a way of better interpreting leadership in the context of partnerships

The Essay as rewriting

“The essay as forms of rewriting: Cixous to Montaigne” is an experimental digital publication and interdisciplinary translation of Mireille Calle-Gruber’s piece “L’essai comme forme de réécriture: Cixous à Montaigne”, originally published in Études françaises vol. 40, n° 1, 2004, p. 29-42 (doi.org/10.7202/008474ar). In this essay Mireille Calle-Gruber, who has worked closely with Hélène Cixous and co-authored a book with her in 1994, explores the essayistic nature of the writer’s work by drawing its lineage back to Montaigne’s own lifework Les Essais. Drawing on a number of Hélène Cixous’ books, Mireille Calle-Gruber writes about the genealogical and generative forces of literature, the human condition and the 'kitchen' of literature. This interdisciplinary translation project was funded by Arts Council England, through the Developing your Creative Practice scheme, and undertaken by Caroline Rabourdin in collaboration with translator Sophie Lewis and graphic designer Matthew Chrislip. The aim of this project is to consider the translation process from a visual as well as a literary perspective, paying close attention to the multiplicity of the text, the possibility of multiple choices, and the possibility of not choosing. Site designed by Matthew Chrislip, and developed by Julia Novitch and Alejandro Bellón Ample: www.theessayasrewriting.or

Firepower Kills : The Evolution of French Infantry Tactics at Verdun

This paper explores the considerable military and technological developments which took place within the French army during the opening stages of this engagement at the regimental level. The research suggests that these developments were a part of the global evolution of infantry tactics in general. Using the 153e Régiment d’Infanterie as a case study, the author will display how even during the first three months of the confrontation, there were significant doctrinal and organizational changes which affected the lowest levels of the French Army. Through the analysis and comparison of the official regimental diaries, personal memoirs, and official military doctrine dictated by French High Command, we see not only how the 153e was indicative of a greater trend within the French Army, but how effective these changes were in combating their equally dynamic adversary. In particular, the addition of a third machinegun company, as well as the usage of intentional low-level tactical withdrawals at Froideterre from February 26–March 12, and at Cote 304 from April 5–13, 1916, give a powerful window into their rapidly changing methods. Through this study of primary materials, the tactical and technological innovations undertaken by the French infantry during the Great War will be evaluated in an effort to display the dynamism that is so often overshadowed by their Anglo-American Allies and German enemies

‘"Firepower Kills": The Evolution of French Infantry Tactics at Verdun"

This paper explores the considerable military and technological developments which took place within the French army during the opening stages of this engagement at the regimental level. The research suggests that these developments were a part of the global evolution of infantry tactics in general. Using the 153e Régiment d’Infanterie as a case study, the author will display how even during the first three months of the confrontation, there were significant doctrinal and organizational changes which affected the lowest levels of the French Army. Through the analysis and comparison of the official regimental diaries, personal memoirs, and official military doctrine dictated by French High Command, we see not only how the 153e was indicative of a greater trend within the French Army, but how effective these changes were in combating their equally dynamic adversary. In particular, the addition of a third machinegun company, as well as the usage of intentional low-level tactical withdrawals at Froideterre from February 26–March 12, and at Cote 304 from April 5–13, 1916, give a powerful window into their rapidly changing methods. Through this study of primary materials, the tactical and technological innovations undertaken by the French infantry during the Great War will be evaluated in an effort to display the dynamism that is so often overshadowed by their Anglo-American Allies and German enemies