Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Leadership
What is leadership?
Leading people
Influencing people
Commanding people
Guiding people
Types of Leaders
Leader by the position achievedLeader by personality, charisma Leader by moral exampleLeader by power heldIntellectual leaderLeader because of ability to
accomplish things
Managers vs. Leaders
ManagersFocus on thingsDo things rightPlanOrganizeDirectControlFollows the rules
LeadersFocus on peopleDo the right thingsInspireInfluenceMotivateBuild Shape entities
Common Activities
Planning OrganizingDirecting Controlling
Planning
ManagerPlanningBudgetingSets targetsEstablishes
detailed stepsAllocates resources
LeaderDevises strategy
Sets directionCreates vision
Organizing
ManagerCreates structureJob descriptionsStaffing HierarchyDelegatesTraining
LeaderGets people on
board for strategyCommunicationNetworks
Directing Work
ManagerSolves problemsNegotiates Brings to
consensus
LeaderEmpowers
peopleCheerleader
Controlling
Manager Implements
control systems Performance
measuresIdentifies
variancesFixes variances
Leader MotivateInspireGives sense of
accomplishment
Leadership Traits
IntelligenceMore intelligent
than non-leadersScholarshipKnowledgeBeing able to get
things donePhysical
Doesn’t see to be correlated
Leadership Traits
Personality Verbal facility Honesty InitiativeAggressiveSelf-confidentAmbitiousOriginalitySociabilityAdaptability
Leadership Styles
DelegatingLow relationship/ low
taskResponsibilityWilling employees
Leadership Styles
ParticipatingHigh relationship/ low
taskFacilitate decisionsAble but unwilling
Leadership Styles
Selling High task/high
relationshipExplain decisionsWilling but unable
Leadership Styles
TellingHigh Task/Low
relationshipProvide instructionClosely supervise
New Leaders Take Note
General AdviceTake advantage of
the transition period
Get advice and counsel
Show empathy to predecessor
Learn leadership
New Leaders Take Note
ChallengesNeed knowledge
quicklyEstablish new
relationshipsExpectationsPersonal
equilibrium
New Leader Traps
Not learning quickly
IsolationKnow-it-allKeeping existing
teamTaking on too
much
Captured by wrong people
Successor syndrome
Seven Basic Principles
Have two to three years to make measurable financial and cultural progress1
Seven Basic Principles
Come in knowing current strategy, goals, and challenges. Form hypothesis on operating priorities2
Seven Basic Principles
Balance intense focus on priorities with flexibility on implementation….3
Seven Basic Principles
Decide about new organization architecture4
Seven Basic Principles
Build personal credibility and momentum5
Seven Basic Principles
Earn right to transform entity6
Seven Basic Principles
Remember there is no “one” way to manage a transition7
Core Tasks
Create MomentumMaster technologies
of learning, visioning, and coalition building
Manage oneself
Create Momentum
Learn and know about company
Securing early winsFirst set short
term goalsWhen achieved
make a big dealShould fit long
term strategy
Create Momentum
Foundation for changeVision of how the
organization will look
Build political base to support change
Modify culture to fit vision
Create Momentum
Build credibilityDemanding but
can be satisfiedAccessible but not
too familiarFocused but
flexibleActiveCan make tough
calls but humane
Master Technologies
Learn from internal and external sources
Master Technologies
Visioning - develop strategy Push vs. pull tools What values does the strategy embrace?What behaviors are needed?
Master Technologies
Communicate the visionSimple text - Best channelsClear meaning - Do it yourself!
Enabling Technologies, con’t
Coalition buildingDon’t ignore politicsTechnical change not
enoughPolitical management
isn’t same as being political
Prevent blocking coalitions
Build political capital
Manage Oneself
Be self-awareDefine your
leadership styleGet advice and
counselAdvice is from
expert to leaderCounsel is insight
Manage Oneself
Types of helpTechnicalPoliticalPersonal
Advisor traitsCompetent TrustworthyEnhance your
status
How Far Can You Go?
