Leading in Challenging Times

Barbara BradburyMitzi Wyman

22 March 2013

Halland Solutions

People & Organisational Development

The Leader’s Role

• To put the welfare of others over self interest

• Accountable to those you serve

• Responsible for making the organisation a better place for all

• Responsible to the wider community

• Responsible for wise use of resources

Dympna Cunane

LBS

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Leadership and Sustainability

• The common good is at the heart of leadership

• Focus on building a community

• Aim to leave the organisation a better place

Dympna Cunane,

LBS

Leader as Navigator

• Known destination

• Plot route with an element of certainty

• Calculated risk-taking

• Understanding of the gap

Leader as Explorer

• Uncharted territory

• Unknown destination

• Unsighted risks

• Strength in their conviction

Challenges of the Explorer-Leader

• Instill massive confidence in their followers

• Handle anxiety

• Avoid a mutiny