Leadership Reflection

One specific reading that came in handy was Agile DHA 801(Crocker, Cross, and Gardner, 2020). Thanks to Agile, I got to learn that efforts to promote cross-functional teamwork could be hindered by misalignment of values. This, according to the authors causes progress to stall or action not to be taken at all (Crocker, Cross, and Gardner, 2020, p. 44). With this in mind, I sought to ensure that cross-functional teams at the facility were united by clearly defined clearly defined guiding principles which contribute towards the achievement of unity of purpose. Another key reading was Forbes Coaches Councils Nine Ways Leaders Should React to Unexpected Negative Feedback - DHA 809 (Forbes et al., 2021). Here, I got to learn that all feedback negative or positive - should be sought and embraced. The relevance of feedback cannot be overstated in seeking to bring all partners on board, as well as assessing the relevance, progress and impact of change. Communications Negotiations and Resolving Conflicts (DHA 804) was also of great relevance to the extent that it reminded me that change is largely a people-driven undertaking that calls for effective collaboration and meaningful interactions between various operations at the facility are aligned with the vision. For instance, I could find ways of tying back aspects of performance reviews and/or training to the vision. I would also encourage departmental heads to refer to, cite, or reference the vision in their engagements with staff every change they get. This would come in handy in efforts to ensure effective communication…