Teaching Paper: Key Leadership and Management Terms – A Practical Glossary for Non-Profit Leaders

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.