Synopsis Organisations in the current global era are confronted with many challenges, which are becoming increasingly complex. In this new economic and social environment, there is an ever-increasing realization that leaders and leadership in an organization enable the organization to meet the challenges. This calls for special initiatives and interventions in leadership development, making it an area of prime focus in Human and Organization Development relevant to the current context are vital for such efforts. This book specifically focuses on the need to bring out the real-time knowledge from the field on this subject of current importance in HRD. It compiles the papers selected and edited by three experts in the field of Human Resources and Organization Development for the round table conference conducted by the Academy of HRD, Ahmedabad. The twenty-four papers in this book have grown out of the explorations, experiences and reflections of HRD practitioners from private, public and social sector organizations in India who have been working on developmental interventions to meet the challenges of globalization. It brings out the analysis of the needs identified by various organization and the initiatives undertaken to survive as well as reap the benefits of globalization and liberalization of the Indian economy. Writings on several themes in leadership development are presented in this volume: Leadership competencies for the globalized environment, reflection for leadership development, interventions for leadership development, leadership for high performance and leadership development in the social sector. This noteworthy compilation will support the HR managers and leaders in their ventures to turn the challenges of globalization into opportunities.