...Messaging to Prepare for Future Challenges XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX MBA6006 – Leading Innovation in The Global Organization Allan Pevoto June 10, 2012 Table of Contents Page Introduction 3 Compare and Contrast 3 Effectiveness of Internal and External Messaging 4 Leaders Use of Messaging 4 Conclusion 5 References 6 Introduction This paper will touch on the many ways HCL Technologies uses messaging while fostering innovation and creativity. Nayar has taken on a different approach in the ways of leading the organization and allowing more internal input from others all while slowly being an authoritative figure himself by sharing the responsibilities. He delivers meaningful messages to the employees in new inventive ways that has the business world turned upside down. Compare and Contrast HCL Technologies recognized what areas in the business they lacked in and where they had an immediate need for improvement. Hence the reason why they allowed Axon to come in and “took charge of running many other parts of HCLT businesses”, (2010, p. 25). Nayar knew how beneficial it was to allow Axon to help fine tune HCLT’s weak points and align them to the point where Axon already had reached. Nayar knew that Axon has a stronger consulting background...
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...The Role of Leaders in Innovation MBA6006: Leading Innovation Global Org Capella University Submitted to: Scott Yorkovich Submitted by: Shameka Smith Holmes Due: January 19, 2014 Leadership Models: Leadership models may be defined as guides that suggest specific leadership behaviors to use in specific environment or situation. In addition, they often use a graphic representation to visually show the required leadership behavior. Leadership is not about personality; it’s about behavior, an observable set of skills and abilities. And when we first set out to discover what great leaders actually do when they are at their personal best, we collected thousands of stories from ordinary people and the experiences they recalled when asked to think of a peak leadership experience. Evaluation of the different leadership models as presented in Fry & Hatwick's research and how style dramatically impacts a leaders ability to influence behavior and be innovative in an organization. Just like in the Innovators DNA, disruptive and innovative leadership is essential for progress and growth. In Dyer's research, the authors use numerous real world examples of great companies such as Apple where their motto is to "think differently" which is what disruptive DNA is in a nutshell (Dyer, et. al, 2011). Fry contends under the "trait theory" leaders may be born, or made if they have specific qualities such as intelligence, responsibilities, and ethics (Fry, 2004). In examining...
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...Adam Miller MBA 6008 Unit 2 Assignment 1 January, 26 2015 \ The Transformation : To understand the reasoning for transforming of HCL, we must first outline the environment that made the transformation necessary. There were several global trends that influenced the need for Nayar to create a more innovative organization. According to Nayar, when he was appointed to be CEO, the company's revenues were growing by about 30% a year and were some 765 million, which on the surface would be great however, it was losing market share and their competitors were growing at 10% or 20% faster rate each year, not to mention, the IT services industry was changing rapidly. “Customers didn't want to work with an undifferentiated service provider that offered discrete services; they wanted long-term partners that would provide end-to-end services”.(Nayar, 2010) Disruptive innovation: Nayar understood, in order to make the change he would have to convince not only the board, executives and managers but, the frontline employees as well. How would he accomplish this? Nayar described it in two parts point A (acknowledgement) and point B (Identifying)...
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...Unit 2 Assignment 1 – The Role of Leaders in Innovation MBA6006 – Leading Innovation Global Org Shyla Hasal Capella University INTRODUCTION With the changes in technology and globalization, most organizations today are faced with a dynamic environment. It is important that organizations operating in today’s economy need to be more artistic and innovative to stay alive, to contend, to develop, and to lead. Innovative companies are almost always led by innovative leaders (Dyer, 2011). Leaders are people who are able to think and act creatively in non-routine situations – and who set out to influence the actions, beliefs and feelings of others (Doyle, 2001). Classical Leadership First, to lead involves influencing others. Second, where there are leaders there are followers. Third, leaders seem to come to the fore when there is a crisis or special problem. In other words, they often become visible when an innovative response is needed. Fourth, leaders are people who have a clear idea of what they want to achieve and why (Doyle, 2001). Literature over the last 80 year list four main “generations” theories of leadership which are: Trait theories, Behavioral theories, Contingency theories, and Transformational theories. Strategic Leadership Strategic leaders must develop and maintain a culture that fosters and encourages innovation, and invest in the development and exploitation of innovation (Pellet, 2008). According to Krupp (2013), most executives do not consider...
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...The Role of Leaders in Innovation Bradley Lewis MBA6006 Capella University Table of Contents Introduction 1 Leadership practices that support innovation in organizations 1 Innovator’s DNA- Discovery skills 3 Innovator’s DNA- Delivery skills 4 Personal strengths and weaknesses in discovery and delivery skills 4 References 5 Introduction This paper will have four sections in which will explain how leadership practices support innovation in organizations, a section that analyzes the role of discovery skills for their support of innovation in organizations, a section that analyzes the role of delivery skills for their support of innovation in organizations, and finally a section that will analyze my own strengths and weaknesses in the discovery and delivery skills, and how they help or hinder your ability to support innovation in organizations. Leadership Practices that Support Innovation in Organizations An innovative leader is an individual that is capable of adapting to and combining different leadership styles in order to influence employees to produce creative ideas, services and products. Companies are in high demand for innovative leaders who can work effectively and responsibly within an organization as well as be capable of presenting new ideas (Lyons, 2011). It is the main goal of an innovative leader which involves the progress and success of a company or organization. According to Dyer, Gregersen and...
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...The Role of Leaders in Innovation Capella University Leading Innovation Global MBA6006 The Role of Leaders in Innovation Introduction The role of leaders in innovation is crucial to the success of businesses and for their continual growth in the economy. Leaders have to possess the DNA of innovators in order for them to lead their companies to newer heights in the industry and world. “Innovation is the lifeblood of our global economy and a strategic priority for virtually every CEO around the world” (Dyer, Gregersen, Christensen, year, pg 1). Therefore, leaders must incorporate the DNA of innovators. The introduction should tell us the precise purpose and organization of the paper. Leadership Models There are many leadership models that companies can incorporate to support innovation within their organizations. Depending on the specific company and what they are trying to achieve, one leadership model may be beneficial for one company to implement while it may fail another companies company’s goals. Nevertheless, there are two leadership models that can encourage and support innovation, which are the situational leadership model and the transformational leadership model. Situational Leadership Model The situational leadership model supports innovation in organizations due to the different personalities and strengths of their fellow subordinates within the company. This model also supports the innovation in the organization because each issue and...
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...Innovation Leadership MBA6006 Capella University Introduction When one thinks of innovation, it is a term used to describe new ideas and new beginnings. One who introduced this concept to a failing organization, was an innovative leader named. Alan Lafley former CEO of P&G, adapted the five discovery skills that were displayed in Dyer, Gregersen, & Christensen ‘s Innovator’s DNA associating, questioning, observing, networking, and experimenting. Lafley applied these skills to create an innovative organization and gave a blueprint for other innovative organizations to follow. Although, leadership is a group experience that includes interpersonal influences or persuasion, is goal directed and can lead others through certain actions or to achieving goals through influence, and has hierarchy within the group that can be formal and well defined or informal and flexible. Leaders assist in establishing goals and reaching those goals through actions, allowing individuals in leadership positions to be effective (Nahavandi, 2006). Analyzes which leadership model and practices would encourage innovation considering the global context of the organization in your chosen case. Leadership research has been and will be completed by many individuals and has led to many theories and models to be developed that have both similarities and differences. Four theories or models of leadership that have been researched...
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