Creating An Effective Leadership Plan

The Pursuit of Happyness

By: Kimberly S. McKoy

Look for Examples

Defining Leadership Strategies

Individual
Position responsibilities Leadership culture

Collective action
Formal

Informal

Creating A Leadership Strategy

Quantity
How many leaders do you need?

Qualities
What kind of leaders do need? Where do you need these leaders?

Capabilities
What skills do leaders need to have? What behavior is expected from a leader?

Leadership Development Strategies

Individual and organizational assessments
Create individual development plans

Work assignments
Coaching/mentoring/feedback Cross-functional learning and relationship building

Executive engagement in development

Employee engagement activities

Where Do You Begin

Start with a team
Review you current strategy
Identify key drivers

Assess the current leadership situation

Look at future trends or desires
Assessments Data collection

Dream.

Cultivating Leadership
Does your organization have a comprehensive leadership plan?
Is it being utilized? Does it need to be revitalized?

What are your needs?

What are your goals?

Creating Efficiencies

Having An Effective Leadership Plan

Can. Boost morale Encourage Creativity Generate new ideas

Developing Your Own Plan

Assess your goals Clear vision Set goals Identify leadership candidates Staff development Use examples from other organizations Other universities Private industry Look at the global economy and global leaders Decentralized workforce Purposeful leader Establish personal relationships with your staff

Seek Additional Resources

The Disney Institute

Leadership IQ
The Center for Creative Leadership (Local) PDI Ninth House TrainingIndustry.com

Setting Yourself Apart

Remain Engaged During the Downturn

Support the progress of your team
Support the people on your team Make meaningful progress everyday

Use Your Imagination

Personal Application
What are some characteristics of leaders?

What types of personalities do leaders have?

What motivates leaders in your organization?
Training and experience

Education
Organization culture Personality traits

Personal Application contd

Self-awareness
Align your
Past Present Future

Self-direction

Creating a Personal Leadership Develop Plan

Vision Values Describe your goals
Create strategies to meet each goal Determine how you will track your progress

Build a support system

List names

Develop a personal mission statement

I followed the rules.

Evaluating Management Principles

Planning

Organizing
Influencing Controlling

Span or control
Unity of command

Conclusion

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