BGMT 365 discussions
Week 1
Leaders in my own experience are people who have the ability to change the world through their daily actions. This is however different from the description given by Drew in his speech about everyday leadership. Leadership is basically not all about making change but rather it all about understands the nature of a leader first and helping others to also understand this.
Leadership has changed very much over the years however, the needs for leaders as well as leadership has not yet changed. The current leaders are however expected to increasingly posses the interest in being transformational leaders. In this they will have the chance to bring change in their roles (Wolf 2009).
Week 2
Sustainable competitive advantage being a planned goal making means it is still currently feasible for the business organization. This statement is true when establishing a unique as well as powerful business since the firm in this form of industry has some characteristics that are inclusive but not restrictive to the consumer’s loyalty, an appropriate geographical location, workable supply and distribution monitoring, consumer’s services and brand recognition. With these sustainable attributes, the business is able to attain a competitive advantage hence perform better than any other business in the same industry for some years.
Sustainable competitive advantage requires that all the employees at all levels are included in the organization of the company so as to enhance their creativity as well as productivity. According to Simon’s investigation it was evident that the Rockfish Company was more interested in making more profits regardless of what the employees go through for them to make these profits. The company has a poor culture that does not promote employees participation and thus results to poor leadership of the company as the well being of the employees is not a priority of the company. This is evident from the case between the faulty machines and the employees who were forced to use it as the management wanted higher productivity but it ended up hurting two employees.
Week 4
I am a leader since I am positive in nature as well as action oriented. I always look forward to what is required of me so as to be able to help the organization in achieving its vision. Therefore a leadership approach is entirely dependent on the independent driving force rather than depending on what others want us to do. Leaders always look at the bigger image especially when making decisions. Thus leaders are people who are open minded. Leaders can be followers as they are not original especially while they are expected to lead others in leading themselves (Llopis 2013).
Diamond theory is the best model for GDD due to its flexibility aspect and due to its strong emphasis on people, situations as well as strategies. This model integrates many core precepts of the leadership theories and is also applicable to all leaders across in the organization. Clawson model on the other hand is not s practical as the diamond model and it illustrates how a leader line with roles (Clawson 2009).
Week 5
Self awareness is essential as it allows for the realization of the feelings of what is happening. Self management is another emotional quality and it allows for self control while leading, motivation is another element, empathy where the leader is able to understand the feelings of other people and social skills are other example of the basic emotional intelligence.
Even though Orlanda’s personality traits are quite unique since she seems to be a distant person, a loner, tough but a fair leader, she needs to reevaluate her relationship with others in the company. Being overly attentive is not the best solution to making employees respect a person but rather building on one’s relationship with them as trust is enhanced respect is automatically earned. Bloom should therefore work towards her attitude and should work on her weaknesses in terms of personality and as a leader she should lead others in the right direction and to make them fear you.
Week 6
The company should evaluate their culture through the implementation of organizational culture that ensures that the company fosters a good relationship with their employees.
Lane should consider all the complaints that she has received from the staff and hence she should monitor closely Kent’s performance and the various actions that he takes. She should therefore ensure that Kent does not make the decisions alone but rather she should be the one approving any action that he has to take. Trust concept to a leader means that the leader has full faith in their followers to do that which they are tasked with. Kent should thus be a good leader who learns how to trust others to do their work and this will rebuild his relationship.
Week 7
The company should improve on their changes in relation to the customers’ satisfaction, their open minded strategy as well as their organizational culture. This will encourage them to align their goals and into implementing the transformation that will bring success to the business.
"People underestimate their capacity for change. There is never a right time to do a difficult thing." John Porter (Brandon 2014). His quote is quite significant for a leader as it encourages and inspires leaders to realize the significance of imposing change in their leadership as this has a greater influence in the outcome. This majorly helps in making decisions.
Week 8
Several leadership challenges might crop up in this pattern realized in Artos and Jones case. The fact that these two individuals come from diverse generations, indicates that they have diverse and special perspectives as per the communication skills that are adopted day in day out in the organization and the manner in which commands are given out. Jones being older than Artos indicates that there is a likelihood that he may refuse to take orders given to him by Artos. Good relationship building requires that there should be the use of various skills that will enhance the building of trust between the individuals. The following conservation represents a good relationship between Artos and Jones;
Artos: Good morning Mr. Jones
Jones: Good morning madam Artos.
Artos: I understand that you have worked in this organization for a longer time than me. I would like you to assist me.
Jones: Sure I can help you out. How can I assist you?
The following interviewing questions will enhance the handling of cultural diversity issues.
Describe some of the beliefs that you regard as efficient roles that a good manager plays in their relationship with the employers?
Describe the work culture that you are most productive in and satisfied worked in?
Would you prefer to work in a team or alone? What percentage of your time would you allocate to each if given a choice?
References
Clawson, J. G. (2009). Level three leadership: Getting below the surface (4th ed.). Upper Saddle, NJ: Pearson Education.
Llopis, G. (2013). 5 reasons leaders become followers. Forbes. Retrieved from:
http://www. Forbes.com/sites/glennllopis/2013/06/11/5-reasons0leaders-become followers/#4db88ffb3501/
Wolf, A. (2009). Leadership Is an Action, Not a position. Slaw. http://www.slaw.ca/2009/03/25/leadership-is-an-action-not-a-position/
Brandon J. (2014). 38-Quotes-To-Help-You-Become-A-Change-Agent. Retrieved from: http://www.inc.com/john-brandon/38-quotes-to-help-you-become-a-change-agent.html
