Latest Leadership Trends …….

Latest Leadership Trends from Critical to Design thinking …….

R. NEENA RAJDEV

Trends :Rapid Organization

structure change …….

Trend :Following the boss/ leader to every

organization he/she joins…….

Few team members become the trusted (CGM) close group members of the boss/leader over period of time, and would love to follow , no matter what type of company he/she joins .. Who cares? Its Blind trust and more accountability on leader.

During Performance Appraisal : Each Mid level to senior level manager gets the feedback as “ You are more of a manager material and not leader” but if the manager wants to resign than it is the opposite feedback for retention – Funda used by Leaders, rigid Bell curve ?

Setting Organizational KRA’s by BoD’s : “ Guys we need to go for cost optimization by laying off high cost resources or non performers so please set the Key Result Areas and Targets unreachable “

Some leaders/Managers make it politically incorrect ? Framing: Using Words to Shape Meaning and Inspire Others

Some leaders/Managers make it politically incorrect ? Framing: Using Words to Shape Meaning and Inspire Others

The way it should be Inspirational The way it should be Inspirational

Charismatic leaders:

1. Have a vision.

2. Are willing to take personal risks to achieve the vision.

3. Are sensitive to follower needs.

4. Exhibit behaviors that are out of the ordinary.

Charismatic leaders:

1. Have a vision.

2. Are willing to take personal risks to achieve the vision.

3. Are sensitive to follower needs.

4. Exhibit behaviors that are out of the ordinary.

Charismatic Leadership

Followers make attributions of heroic or extraordinary leadership abilities when they observe certain behaviors.

Actions• Work to positively change the

attitudes and behaviors of employees

• Engage in socially constructive behaviors

• Do not abuse power or use improper means to attain goals

Actions• Work to positively change the

attitudes and behaviors of employees

• Engage in socially constructive behaviors

• Do not abuse power or use improper means to attain goals

Ethical LeadershipEthical Leadership

Trust: The Foundation of LeadershipTrust: The Foundation of Leadership

Trust

A positive expectation that another will not—through words, actions, or decisions—act opportunistically

Trust is a history-dependent process (familiarity) based on relevant but limited samples of experience (risk)

Dimensions of TrustDimensions of Trust Integrity

– Honesty and truthfulness

Competence

– An individual’s technical and interpersonal knowledge and skills

Consistency

– An individual’s reliability, predictability, and good judgment in handling situations

Loyalty

– The willingness to protect and save face for another person

Openness

– Reliance on the person to give you the full truth

Contemporary Leadership Roles: MentoringContemporary Leadership Roles: Mentoring

Mentoring Activities

• Present ideas clearly

• Listen well

• Empathize

• Share experiences

• Act as role model

• Share contacts

• Provide political guidance

Mentoring Activities

• Present ideas clearly

• Listen well

• Empathize

• Share experiences

• Act as role model

• Share contacts

• Provide political guidance

Mentor

A senior employee who sponsors and supports a less-experienced employee (a protégé)

Contemporary Leadership Roles: Self-LeadershipContemporary Leadership Roles: Self-Leadership

Creating Self-Leaders

• Model self-leadership

• Encourage employees to create self-set goals

• Encourage the use of self-rewards

• Create positive thought patterns

• Create a climate of self-leadership

• Encourage self-criticism

Creating Self-Leaders

• Model self-leadership

• Encourage employees to create self-set goals

• Encourage the use of self-rewards

• Create positive thought patterns

• Create a climate of self-leadership

• Encourage self-criticism

Self-Leadership

A set of processes through which individuals control their own behavior.

Online LeadershipOnline Leadership

Virtual : Building Trust

– The lack of face-to-face contact in electronic communications removes the nonverbal cues that support verbal interactions.

– There is no supporting context to assist the receiver with interpretation of an electronic communication.

– The structure and tone of electronic messages can strongly affect the response of receivers.

– An individual’s verbal and written communications may not follow the same style.

– Writing skills will likely become an extension of interpersonal skills

Example Setter : Bill Gates – his SWOT and Leadership Style

Example Setter : Bill Gates – his SWOT and Leadership Style

Self-Leadership- Style.The following SWOT analysis is a quick look at Bill Gates strengths and weaknesses in leadership throughout his life.( LA Business Examiner Report 2013 )

Strengths:•Expert Knowledge – He is regarded by his followers as an expert. •Power & Influence: Influenced by his strong willed mother, and emotionally intelligent father, Bill Gates utilized his distinctive personality to influence business agenda.

Example Setter : Bill Gates – his SWOT and Leadership Style

Example Setter : Bill Gates – his SWOT and Leadership Style

•Strength continues :•Charismatic: in regards to truly wanting to help developing countries•Visionary: Visions of a healthier world by donating significant amount of his wealth not only for sake of donating but empowering under developed nations with the inevitable capability of ultimately being able to positively help others in the future.•Personal credibility & experience (transformational leadership). Bill Gates experiences in management are widely known throughout the world.•Social network – with Warren Buffet and Mark Zuckerberg, ability to communicate amongst peers with similar power and influence and generate ideas that are not overly similar but: rather gives him the ability to think outside of the box.•Socialized power- In Philanthropy, it is for the good of the organization, opposite of personalized power- for the good of self.

Example Setter : Bill Gates – his SWOT and Leadership Style - Continue

Example Setter : Bill Gates – his SWOT and Leadership Style - Continue

Weaknesses:•One of a kind, dominance - being a billionaire is rare which can make it complicated for followers to relate.•Past Managerial reputation as results driven leader - his management position at Microsoft is sometimes questionable due to his communicate style and results driven reputation.•Avoidance in conflict resolution (Hughes 2009 Pg. 664-666),

Opportunities:Philanthropy - Developing others, Business ventures in the health industryImage and trust building through the media and other networks.

Threats:•Billionaire – Billionaires are rare around the globe but with so much power brings his leadership style in the limelight. •Improper use of donations – Donating to trustworthy candidates is the key.•Technology rivals like Apple, Salvation Army, and Higher Education etc. who have foundations of their own that other follower might be more interested in.•Business negotiations ultimately straying away from Philanthropy•Government regulations that hinder the positive influence of Philanthropy

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