Complementary Partners

Introduction

Leadership plays an integral role within an organization in creating efficiency in all the given operations. Effective leadership is therefore essential in directing and shaping those that are being led. While working as teams the members should possess traits that complement each other in ensuring that the weaknesses and strengthens are fully balanced (Gujral, 2013). This is because despite the fact that as a leader one must be characterized by some weaknesses efficiency is a must. Leadership is a complex concept which needs the complement of partners in different ways given that it is not only about directing but also making reliable and dependable decisions (Gujral, 2013). The continuing changes within the business surrounding are the major contributions for creating effective teams. In this case, holding a workshop in regards to leadership is not any different since efficiency is needed while guiding and shaping the followers.

Partner’s Essential Strengths

Good Communicator

My partner should have several strengths in order to facilitate the objective of being effective. In that to begin with, he should have good communication abilities. It is absolutely impossible to be an effective leader without possessing good communicating skills. In this context, good communication does not necessarily refer to being the best talker but being good in delivering context (Gujral, 2013). As a leader, one must be able to fit in the different communication needs and quickly adapt to the communication changes. The partner should, therefore, be effective both in verbal and non-oral communication in creating trustworthiness.

Dependability

In addition, the partner must demonstrate dependability. Trust can never be created without the presence of being reliable. In that, one should be highly committed and compulsive which results in carefulness when interacting with others. In general, one should be highly protective of their reputation and truthfulness and specifically cautious when settling for particular decisions and actions (Gujral, 2013).

Confident and Tough-Minded

More so, the partner should be tough-minded and confident. Without confidence leading tends to be particularly challenging. Composure and resiliency are among the most usual traits that are possessed by leaders (Linzey & Pierce, 2015). These leaders tend to be specifically free from all guilt senses and necessitates little or even zero endorsements. This means that security is mainly generated by being free from the previous mistakes as well as failures (Linzey & Pierce, 2015).

Enthusiastic and Emotional Stability

Lastly, the partner should be emotionally stable and enthusiastic. Leaders are normally perceived to be active, directive and focused. This means that one should be open to changes and possess positivity in general. Emotional stability can best be described as the general capability of tolerating disappointments meaning that emotional maturity is a necessity in facing any challenge to be faced in operation (Linzey & Pierce, 2015).

How My Partner’s Strengths Would Complement My Strengths

The general partnership amid me and my partner is a clear demonstration of the efficiency or abilities of the collective operation. In this context, a complementary partner refers to the individual that fits within the other’s weaknesses and vice versa. Possessing the same strengths would imply that we are equal and therefore, leaving gaps in leading as there is no one to boost the faults. It is therefore essential to differ but at the same time be complementary (Northouse, 2010).

My partners chosen strengths are capable of complementing with my own as they will be able to create a greater connection with the target audience in different modes. In that demonstrating enthusiasm will not only gather the audience’s attention but also motivate them to participate. In addition, the capability to talk and interact with the social networks confidently will seek to keep the audiences more interested in the given operation. Being tough minded and confident will be useful in making the most accurate decisions. This is because trustworthiness is essential in building better relationships (Northouse, 2010). Despite being a dependable, good communicator and the decisive person my fault is that I am a participative rather than an authoritative leader which implies that this weakness will be covered.

On the other hand, communication is essential and both of us should be owning it given that it is a necessity. This will not only help in creating a smooth flow but also in creating connections with the larger audience which will ultimately contribute to the general understanding and achievement of the intended objectives (Northouse, 2010).

Leadership Points: Participative and Competent

Leadership is beyond management and therefore, it does not only involve directing and ensuring that individual’s behaviors are shaped. Leadership is a concept that is complex and rather than being authoritative leaders should participate in building what they advocate not by words but practical actions (Northouse, 2010). It is true that today, followers are not only looking for what has communicated but the actions that their leaders take in ensuring that efficiency is created. Being participate is an essential leadership trait today, based on the rapid transformations within the work and leading surrounding today (Northouse, 2010). Participative is a form of enhancing democracy in general. In that, it does not mean that efficiency is only acquired when a leader is strict and commanding rather leadership entails building relations and understanding with the larger audience at all the times which determines their success. Therefore every leader should be fair and advocate for democracy through active interactions with the respective followers to create trust, confidence, and dependability which is a form of motivation.

On the other hand, leadership is all about competence. One can never lead without the necessary skills and capabilities to guide and shape those being lead (Linzey & Pierce, 2015). In that leading necessitate certain skills that are directly related to making not only appropriate but sound decisions. Competence helps in managing any arising disputes, communicate effectively as well as manage operations. This, therefore, demonstrates the need for being an effective leader (Linzey & Pierce, 2015). All the strengths and capabilities of a leader are accounted as competence and therefore every leader should seek to acquire continuous skills development to keep up with changes and to effectively interact, guide and shape the followers to fit within the necessary framework.

Leadership Traits That Can Assist In Managing Conflict and Improve Communication in an Organization

Interpersonal and Decisive Skills

Conflict is a thing that cannot be avoided within all the organization given that it can arise in every sector where more than a single individual is involved (Bercovitch & Jackson, 2009). Therefore, the capability to resolve conflict and improve communication within an organization is crucial for every leader in lowering the stress levels. Interpersonal skills can best be described as the general capability of an individual to interact freely with others while still ensuring that the given tasks are fully completed (Bercovitch & Jackson, 2009).  In this context interpersonal skills normally incorporates every aspect that includes effective communication and good listening capabilities.

Good relational capabilities are highly required for leaders in every situation. Good connections in relation to conflict imply that the leader is able to actively relate, communicate and listen to the individual's grievances (Raines, 2013). Being an active listener helps in avoiding biases which might intensify the existing issues. Decisive skills refer to the capability to make accurate as well as reliable decisions that consider the needs of everyone. This seeks to promote equableness and good relations which in turn lowers the general conflict rate within the organization and enhances communication in general (Raines, 2013).

Conclusion

Effective leadership necessitates the collaboration of partners with complementary skills to cover for their weaknesses while enhancing their capabilities. Communication and sound decision is among the needed skills in being effective leaders. Leadership does not only involve the general ability to direct individuals but also shaping and creating efficiency while improving relations among those that are involved. Effective teamwork requires complementary abilities in ensuring that all the objectives are achieved.

References

Bercovitch, J., & Jackson, R. (2009). Conflict resolution in the twenty-first century: Principles, methods, and approaches. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press.

Gujral, G. S. (2013). Leadership qualities for effective leaders. Vij Book Ltd.

Linzey, J. F., & Pierce, D. (2015). Moral leadership: The 9 leadership traits. Oregon Resource Publication.

Northouse, P. G. (2010). Leadership: Theory and practice. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications.

Raines, S. (2013). Conflict management for managers: Resolving workplace, client, and policy disputes. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.