Addressing the issue of developing effective organizations, managers and leaders in Africa, this text aims to help people master the skils of dealing with society"s paradoxes and complexities. The management principles covered in the book stress self-reliance, focusing on the purpose and effectiveness of organizations, strategic management and managing people and projects. The volume is the result of a year-long pilot-training programme involving over 60 organizations at the Goree Institute in Senegal. It offers a combination of empirical research and practical testing that ensures the relevance of its content and methodology.