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LEADERSHIP
Process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task. Leadership in an organizational role involves: (1) Establishing a clear vision, (2) Sharing that vision with others so that they will follow willingly, (3) Providing the information, knowledge, and methods to realize that vision, and (4) Coordinating and balancing the conflicting interests of all members or stakeholders
Managers have subordinates that do what they said in the job. Managers have a position of authority in their areas that they manage and delegate with a strong and direct attitude to their subordinates. They think incrementally following policies and procedures by the book doing the things right for the company. Leaders have followers and they always follow their own intuition. They always seek out the truth and make decisions based on facts and have a preference for innovation. Leaders are emotional people, who reflect their decisions in a modern manner than the traditional way. Leaders motivated people giving direction about the visions, strategies, goals and values being the guide rather than a controlling mechanism of policies and procedures. Leaders inspire others to do better by influence in a positive manner.
5 LEADERSHIP DIMENSIONS
These Leadership tools enable the leader to respond effectively to the changing context and situations. Each leadership dimensions involves distinct objectives and tactics. Understanding the objectives unique to each Dimension is critical for determining which Dimension to use in a particular situation. The tactics describe specic actions a leader must take to accomplish that Dimensions objectives.
in turnaround situations or tragedies. In these circumstances, the need for quick decisions, combined with employee insecurities, call for a Commanding approach.
Strategic Objectives To effect a quick result To give clear direction in an emergency or crisis situation To obtain immediate compliance To soothe peoples insecurities Appropriate contexts When facing a genuine crisis or emergency To kick-start a turnaround situation When dealing with a problem employee where other approaches have failed
Building blocks Quickly determining priorities, based on available information Making rapid, often unilateral decisions Issuing clear directives with a brief business rationale
Monitoring for speed of action and compliance Determining and enforcing consequences for failure to comply
Building blocks Formulating with the group a compelling picture of a desirable future Continually and consistently communicating the vision Freeing people to take individual and collective action to achieve the vision Recognizing the contribution of individual and group activities in realizing the vision
Building blocks Eliciting and genuinely considering input, ideas, and suggestions from group members Implementing others worthwhile ideas Publicly crediting others when their ideas, innovations, or improvements Are adopted facilitating consensus decision making
Building blocks Caring about the well-being of the whole person, not just what that individual can contribute to the organization Providing encouragement and emotional support for the individuals or groups effort Mediating conflicts to achieve mutually agreeable resolutions Conducting effective teambuilding
To improve quality of production or service by a staff member To extend the groups leadership base Appropriate contexts When an employee wants to improve his or her performance When an employee wants to change behavior that is harming the groups performance When the breadth and depth of the groups leadership needs to be improved
Building blocks Assessing strengths, weaknesses, motivations, and potential of individuals and the team Providing appropriate stretch assignments for professional development Ensuring that effective performance feedback is provided Using appropriate teaching and training methods for individual/team learning Discussing individual career aspirations and plans
2. Which dimensions and tactics would you suggest to be an effective leader in the present day organizational context?
In the modern business leadership plays a vital role in developing and implementing new strategy. The leader should be able to adopt the dimensions according to situation. Each dimensions and tactics are equally important in the implementation of leadership strategy. The leader should be able to shift the leadership dimensions, effective leadership would be adaptable. Great leaders use all five Leadership Dimensions at their disposal--the choice of Dimension is governed by the context and desired outcomes they want to achieve. The masterful use of all five Dimensions is critical to achieving desired results through people's willing participation. Among the 5 dimensions the most important one is commanding. It is one of the most effective methods for achieving goals. The dimension commanding plays a very crucial role in the crisis,. In crisis situation when employees afraid of doing things because of thinking that what will be the consequence. When a leader is commanding the employees will get confidence and influence to do the work properly. The leader must command and control the workers for the work they have to do.