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Responcepostweek1post2.docxMatthew Mangum posted Oct 2, 2019 7:39 PM
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Good evening all,
The list of 10 “sociopolitical” categories that will influence a new leaders effectiveness seems to be well rounded, and mostly fits with my own perception of what would be required as a new leader in the organization. Some of the categories seem redundant and not clearly separated though. I wouldn’t necessarily take anything away from the list, but might add two additional things.
The first concept I would add would be to “trust but verify,” which is what Reagan used with the Soviets (Swaim, 2016). As a new leader in an organization, you can’t necessarily be sure of the knowledge or motives of all the employees that you’ll be working alongside. Verifying the information you receive in the beginning, and ensuring it is correct, is important to building a knowledgeable foundation of the organization. If you have the wrong information, you can’t make an effective plan as a leader. Additionally, when you direct an employee to do a task or put out a new memo ordering a change, follow up with the individuals or employees to ensure that it is being followed. Trust that it will be done and confirm it.
The second concept I would add, would be to get a sense of how every part of your sphere of influence operates. If you are in charge of an organization with multiple shifts and teams, spend time walking through and interacting with each of them. Don’t assume that the dayshift culture is the same as the late afternoon or midnight shifts. Spend time in each area and observe how everyone interacts. This will help in giving you an overall better perception of your organization.
v/r,
Matt Mangum
References:
Swaim, B. (2016, Mar 11). ‘Trust, but verify’: An untrustworthy political phrase. The Washington Post.
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