Management & Leadership Capstone Project: Minimum 9 pages (Double space)
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ArticleReviewPresentation4.pptxARTICLE REVIEW PRESENTATION-4 (ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP)
“Review of Effects of Poor Leadership Skills in Organization”
Management and Leadership Capstone
DEFINITIONS:
• Organizational Leadership:
It is a management method in which leaders assist in the formation of strategic goals for the organization while inspiring employees.
• Leadership skills:
A leader must possess the qualities and abilities to be successful at inspiring, convincing, and guiding people to believe in the vision and mission.
INTRODUCTION
Definition of terms
- Organizational leadership
- Leadership skills
Leadership is the art of persuading others to follow one's example. This is accomplished not by the use of authority, power, or regulation, but rather through the development of leadership abilities.
Decision-making and problem-solving
Effective communication and a good listener
Team-building and relationship-building
Identifying future prospects and innovations
Integrity and ethical
Others are inspired and motivated by him
Has a high level of honesty and integrity
Is a results-oriented person
Powerful and prolific communicator
Demonstrates technical or professional knowledge
Exhibits a strategic mindset
Strategic, systemic, and comprehensive thinking
SKILLS OF AN EFFECTIVE LEADER
- Influential leaders can improve company retention and profitability with highly-engaged employees, who are likely to perceive their leaders as effective. A leader's core skills and qualities to positively impact the organization include integrity, good communication, and relationship building.
Conflict avoidance
Lack of management skills
Lack of vision
Lack of flexibility
Poor or unethical conduct
Lack of a track record
Inability to create or conform to a company culture
Poor communication skills
Self-centered
CHARACTERISTICS OF POOR LEADERSHIP
-Traits of ineffective leaders that negatively impact productivity and performance of employees include a lack of a clear vision and management skills to manage the organization.
Organization can recruit and retain talent.
Ability to manage organizational change.
Effective leaders ensure that their teams goals correspond with the company's goals thus goal achievement.
Leader takes responsibility for decision-making.
IMPORTANCE OF LEADERSHIP SKILLS
- Reasons why leaders need to have good qualities-The key component is communication and feedback - Influential leaders are self-assured in their ability to manage organizational change. During the change process, they are willing to assist their employees in understanding why and how the change is taking place.
Leaders should learn how to delegate
A leader should be approachable and personable
A leader should have a vision and take responsibility and accountability for decisions
Organization should offer training to develop leadership skills
A leader should act ethically and socially responsible
A leader should be transparent
SOLUTION TO INEFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP
- Leaders who fall short in their leadership skills should motivate the team to achieve organizational success. Organizations must develop a supportive environment that encourages leaders at all levels to exercise leadership powers.
Democratic Leadership
Autocratic Leadership
Laissez-Faire Leadership
Strategic Leadership
Transformational Leadership
Transactional Leadership
Coach-Style Leadership
Bureaucratic Leadership
TYPES OF LEADERSHIP STYLES
- The most common leadership style in the organization is eight. Some are effective, whereas others are less effective in managing and leading the organization. For instance, Laissez-faire leadership is less intrusive and empowers employees by trusting them to work on their own without supervision. On the other hand, autocratic leadership style, the leader makes decisions without consulting anyone, employees are neither considered nor consulted, and they are expected to follow the lead at the time and pace set by the authority.
Democratic leaders involves employees in exercising authority.
Transformational leadership transform and motivates employees.
Laissez-faire leadership is less intrusive and employees work on their own.
Autocratic style, the leader makes decisions without consulting.
Strategic leadership supports employees to achieve the goals.
Transactional leaders reward or punish their employees based on employee output.
Coach leadership focus on identifying and nurturing the individual strengths.
Bureaucratic leadership tends to follow company policy or past practices.
LEADERSHIP STYLES
- The major leadership styles are transformational and democratic, which are considered most effective for maximum productivity and performance.
Due to the dynamic change, relative change, and diversity changes in the workplace environment of organizations, leaders are faced with challenges that require them to exhibit a higher degree of expertise in leading and managing organizations.
CONCLUSION
- General overview of why organizational leadership is essential A leader provides a clear direction and motivates and inspires followers to achieve the common strategic goal.
Gonfa, B. D. (2019). Review of Effects of Poor Leadership Skill in Organization: Evidences. Arabian Journal of Business and Review, 9(2), 1-5. https://www.hilarispublisher.com/open-access/review-of-effects-of-poor-leadership-skill-in-organization-evidences.pdf
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