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Leadership is paramount in the more globalized economic structure. Companies are now expanding into emerging markets at a very rapid pace. Competition from markets including China, India, and Brazil, now create a more competitive dynamic in regards to labor. Companies need leaders who can flourish irrespective of their geographic locations. Leaders now must also be cognizant of cultural values as they attempt to inspire and motivate their personnel. An awareness of individual leadership strength and weaknesses is therefore needed to navigate a constantly changing and dynamic environment. A self inventory of corresponding strengths and weaknesses will allow the future leader to be better prepared for many of the more complex aspects of leadership (Spillane, 2004).
While reading the leadership styles inventory, a litany of concepts emerged. For one, my style is not that of an authoritarian but rather that of a cooperative, collectivistic leader. I prefer to work alongside my employees rather than directing them. By working alongside those I supervise, it allows me to establish both a rapport and a bond with the overall team. This bond will become paramount as employees are more productive...
I addition, I tend to explain the reasons "why" a particular action is needed. Research has proven that when employees understand the reasoning behind a particular objective, they are more apt to work towards that particular objective. My leadership strength therefore comes from my ability to build rapport with my employees. In addition, my ability to effectively communicate and understand my employees is integral to my overall leadership style. These strengths create a work environment which is enjoyable for all stakeholders. However, all stakeholders also understand what is expected of them in regards to performance. This combination of understanding, communication, enjoyment, and rapport will be the cornerstones of my leadership style (Lewis, 2006).
In regards to challenges, a litany of circumstances can arise that would make my leadership style ineffective. For one, the industry that I work in may not allow for a consensus building. Instead, authoritative leaders will be more effective. Time sensitive industries such as fast food, retail, railroads, and manufacturing, often require authoritative leaders for success. The industries are characterized with…
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2) Paul C. Dinsmore et al. (2005) The right projects done right! John Wiley and Sons, 2005. ISBN 0-7879-7113-8. p.35-42
3) Spillane, James P.; et al., Richard; Diamond, John (2004). "Towards a theory of leadership practice." Journal of Curriculum Studies 36 (1): 3 -- 34
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Conclusion Prejudice and ethical/leadership issues with healthcare are nothing new but the fight to keep those standards and ethics on an even keel and prevent racism, bigotry and predudice of any sort including based on class, money, political ideology, nationalism, and so forth should be stomped out and eviscerated whenever it can be. People are people and should treated with dignity and respect regardless of their race, gender, beliefs and so
The idea with this part of the strategy is to be able to form some kind of a partnership with these individuals. This will help to push for a transformation inside the organization. As, these people will help to provide everyone with: a reason for adapting and pushing others to do so (indirectly). (Turner, 1999, pp. 162 -- 163) Once this occurs, you could then have these individuals become a
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..above all - its situation." (Ibid) II. Leadership Strategy for Transition or Change Watkins proposes 'Five Fundamental Propositions' in his work and the first is which that the "root causes of transition failure always lie in a pernicious interaction between the situation, with its opportunities and pitfalls, and the individuals with his or her strengths and vulnerabilities." Or otherwise stated no superheroes exist and the leadership is not a complete failure but
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