...Building a Vision-Guided, Values-Driven Organization By Richard Barrett PART I: WHY VALUES ARE IMPORTANT Organizational values are more important today than at any other time in history because the personal and societal context within which business operates is changing. Who you are as an organization, and what you stand for, are becoming just as important as what you sell. The values that an organization lives by are important to a variety of stakeholders: • Society: Organizational values need to meet society’s expectations with regard to environmental stewardship and social responsibility. Failure to support society’s values can have a very significant impact on financial performance.1 Shareholders: Organizational values need to meet the needs of the new breed of shareholders that are only investing in companies that: (a) meet socially responsible investment criteria; and (b) compete to be the best companies to work for, or other quality awards. Potential employees: To attract the best people, the organizational values need to meet the needs of potential new employees who are choosing to work in organizational cultures that align with their personal values. Existing employees: To retain the best people, the organizational values also need to meet the needs of existing employees and support them in finding personal fulfillment at work. • • • Employee Fulfillment Whilst attention to all stakeholders needs are important, the most critical are: (a) How existing employees...
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...Draft Assessment Cover Sheet Institution Name: SIST Program: Business Management Module: BSP4005 Research Methods 1 Assignment Assignment Title: Research Methods. Assignment Hand out date: Friday 28th March 2016 Marking Scheme included |STUDENT NAME: |PROGRAMME: | |STUDENT NUMBER: |YEAR: 2015 -2016 |GROUP: Level 4 | |Module Number: BSP4005 |Term: Semester 2 |Module Title: Research Methods 1 | |Tutor Responsible For Marking This Assignment: Abdelkader Abbou | |Module Leader: Abdelkader Abbou | |Assignment Hand Out Date: 28th March 2016 |Hand In Date: 29th April 2016 before 5:00 pm | |ASSIGNMENT TITLE: Research Methods 50% of overall grade) ...
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...BENEFITS OF SELF EVALUATION/SELF ASSESSMENTS AS IT RELATES TO LEADERS TODAY Leadership is not a position or a title, but refers to a person's ability to influence people and events. To be able to influence people and events, leadership must first begin with 'self'. According to Socrates: 'the unexamined life is not worth living', and by extension, such a person is certainly not worthy of having as a leader. Hence self assessment is foundationally important in the life of every leader(Bonem,2015:1). The study conducted in 2010 by Green Peak Partners and Cornell's School of Industrial and Labor Relations, established that self-awareness trumps all in the leadership assessment. Consequently, self awareness is a critical trait for successful leaders(Lipman,2013:1). Self-awareness, especially for those who lead organizations, is a clear understanding of the impact they are having on the people around them. Leaders must be aware of the impact of their behavior on their direct reports, peers and supervisors. Some leaders find it difficult to comprehend the lack of commitment on the part of employees, they do not understand why colleagues cannot connect and willing to collaborate on a project. It is probably because they cannot decode the leaders behavior(Zenger,2014:1). Members of the Senior Leadership Team(SLT) of my present organization were all evaluated, using the insight discovery method and 360 degree feedback. After the evaluation...
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...organizations – of one form or another, this course will provide great insight as to the complexities involved in the human behaviour in work environment – their perception and roles, team orientation, organizational politics and conflict, motivation, acceptance of change etc, and how the organization reacts to all these. Course Contents / Lecture Topics Topic 1: The Field of Organizational Behaviour * Quest for People-centred Organization & Ethical Conduct * Managing Diversity Topic 2: Organizational Culture * Dynamics of Organizational Culture * Process of Cultural Change * The Socialization Process * Cross Cultural Management Topic 3: Individual Behaviour in Organizations * Self-concept, Personality, Ability & Emotion * Values, Attitude & Job Satisfaction * Social Perception & Attribution Topic 4: Group...
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...Learning Team Leadership 1 Learning Team Leadership Evaluation Thomas Hong, Ph.D., Arpad Szurgyi, Ph.D., Dawn Dobson, Ph.D., Stephanie Smith, Ph.D., David Benson, Ph.D., and Tim Halton, Ph.D. University of Phoenix Organizational Diagnosis and Intervention June 16, 2008 Learning Team Leadership Learning Team Leadership Evaluation The global economy, geographically distributed organizations, and increasingly rapid technological changes have added a level of complexity that has changed the nature of business interrelationships. Managerial self-awareness and personal reflection play an important role in the leadership development process (McCarthy & Garavan, 1999). The 360-degree feedback process, multisource assessments, and personality inventories are useful in the context of leadership development (Church & Bracken, 1997; McCarthy & Garavan, 1999). Selfassessment and personal reflection are valuable tools in achieving personal and professional 2 growth and success. The challenge, however, is that self-assessment is oftentimes a difficult task due to the subjectivity of personal perceptions of strengths and weaknesses. The purpose of this essay is to report out on the assessment of the leadership styles of individual team members and identify the most important areas for improvement. The essay commences with a discussion on the criteria used for the selection of the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) as a self-awareness leadership instrument. The essay continues...
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...Finding a Perfect Position Finding a perfect position requires an assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of a person’s leadership style. The Leadership Assessment from Pearson/Prentice Hall was conducted within the framework of the University of Phoenix assessment site. Results from this regimen reveal that the author is task oriented (Robbins, 2009). Recognition of weakness in one’s style should be considered positively since it would be contrary to the best interests of an individual or an organization to employ the services of that person based on attributes which could eventually lessen effectiveness. The assessment clearly revealed that my weakness from a leadership style perspective is that I am not people or relationship oriented. This should not mean that I have anti-social tendencies but is closely aligned to my perception or attitude concerning particular tasks. When given an assignment I develop expectations which will formulate my approach to that task. The task must be efficiently carried to completion. My expectations would include that the people assigned to this task are capable and if proven otherwise, they should be replaced or given the opportunity for correction. The assessment may correctly indicate that I have a lower concern for people and do not necessarily trust people. This bears a strong relationship to my task orientation in which that particular strength causes or requires me to maintain a focus on the vision of the involvement of...
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...The Developing Manager [Writer Name] [Institute Name] [Date] The Developing Manager Introduction The efficient management of any organization is the central driver of the constant achievement of the business and it is influenced by both the internal and external factors of the organization. It is vital that the Top Management aims to display successful leadership & management in organisation concurrently and in view of other duties & responsibilities. The Report aims to enhance the understanding regarding leadership & Managerial skills. This report will discuss the practices and management principles, will perform the review regarding potential as prospective manager, display managerial skills in the business & services context, and will develop a Career development plan for employment in the Business and services context. Discussion The diverse forms of Management styles are vital to the success or failure of any Business. The following are few of the Management Styles: Autocratic Management style: This form of Management style permits the Businesses to sustain a blue print if we require and how the company functions. This is due to the base of an Autocratic type of Management comes from concept of a nation which is govern by the dictator or the king. This type of management style permits the individual to make the final decisions regarding the business without the staff having any input but usually base the decision with staff in mind and what they assume is...
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...transferable, traditional semester credits are required to successfully complete PSY 202 Adult Development and Life Assessment as their first course. PSY 202 is designed to help experienced students acclimate to the online college environment. Student Success Orientation The orientation is designed to provide students with a complete overview of the Ashford University experience, prepare them for success in their courses, and help them to self evaluate their readiness to succeed in an online classroom setting. Students will be instructed on Ashford University policies and the learner resources that are available to them through interactive videos and assessments. Students enrolled in orientation must successfully complete all assigned activities. EXP 105 Personal Dimensions of Education This course is designed to help adult learners beginning their university studies to achieve academic success. Students will explore learning theories, communication strategies, and personal management skills. Adult learners will develop strategies for achieving success in school and work. Students will also be introduced to the University's institutional outcomes and learning resources. PSY 202 Adult Development & Life Assessment This course presents adult development theory and links theoretical concepts of life and learning through a process of psychometric assessment and reflection. Both classical and contemporary...
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...concepts, demonstrate an awareness of factors that must be considered in implementing strategy and leading strategic change. * A critical understanding and appreciation of the various behavioral manifestations of customer engagement * Identify and critically evaluate relevant theories underpinning such customer behaviors * Consolidate and integrate the knowledge and understanding gained from this module with other associated marketing modules * Sufficient knowledge to identify and manage these customer behaviors in their own or a related business * A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the frameworks and concepts of strategic market management and planning. * To demonstrate expertise in conducting a strategic audit of an organization and recommend and implement a strategic marketing plan based on a full critical evaluation of the options available * Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of some of the key elements of customer engagement. Learning Outcomes: Knowledge and understanding This module develops a knowledge and understanding of: * Markets -...
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...nteThe Integral Approach® Courtesy of The Integral Institute® "Integral" means "inclusive, balanced, comprehensive." The Integral approach may be contrasted to other methods—mythic, rational-scientific, pluralistic—which, as they themselves announce, exclude other approaches as being inferior. They are thus, by definition, partial and incomplete. These latter methods, although widely accepted and dominant in the world's cultures, tend to generate partial analysis and incomplete solutions to problems. As such, they appear less efficient, less effective, and less balanced than the Integral approach. Like any truly fundamental advance, the Integral approach initially seems complicated but eventually is understood to be quite simple and even straightforward. It's like using a word processor: at first it is hard to learn, but eventually it becomes incredibly simple to use. The easiest way to understand the Integral approach is to remember that it was created by a cross-cultural comparison of most of the known forms of human inquiry. The result was a type of comprehensive map of human capacities. After this map was created (by looking at all the available research and evidence), it was discovered that this integral map had five major aspects to it. By learning to use these five major aspects, any thinker can fairly easily adopt a more comprehensive, effective, and integrally informed approach to specific problems and their solutions—from psychology to ecology, from business to politics...
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...The Developing Manager [Writer Name] [Institute Name] [Date] The Developing Manager Introduction The efficient management of any organization is the central driver of the constant achievement of the business and it is influenced by both the internal and external factors of the organization. It is vital that the Top Management aims to display successful leadership & management in organisation concurrently and in view of other duties & responsibilities. The Report aims to enhance the understanding regarding leadership & Managerial skills. This report will discuss the practices and management principles, will perform the review regarding potential as prospective manager, display managerial skills in the business & services context, and will develop a Career development plan for employment in the Business and services context. Discussion The diverse forms of Management styles are vital to the success or failure of any Business. The following are few of the Management Styles: Autocratic Management style: This form of Management style permits the Businesses to sustain a blue print if we require and how the company functions. This is due to the base of an Autocratic type of Management comes from concept of a nation which is govern by the dictator or the king. This type of management style permits the individual to make the final decisions regarding the business without the staff having any input but usually base the decision with staff in mind and what...
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...the assessed is a manager, his/her staff will be often asked for feedback on how that manager is doing his task. In case of using 360 degree performance appraisal, it is vital that the process be implemented by the manager of Human Resources Department so that the subordinate reviewers (or staff) are made sure that all their assessments on performance are kept anonymous. What are 360 degree measures? • 360 degree measures manners and capacities. • 360 degree improves such skills as listening, planning and goal-setting. • 360 degree concentrates on subjective areas, for example efficiencies of teamwork, character, and leadership. • 360 degree supplies on the way others think about a specific staff. Advantages of 360 degree appraisal • Offer a more comprehensive view towards the performance of employees. • Improve credibility of performance appraisal. • Such colleague’s feedback will help strengthen self-development. • Increases responsibilities of employees to their customers. • The mix of ideas can give a more accurate assessment. • Opinions gathered from lots of staff are sure to be more persuasive. • Not only manager should make assessments on its staff performance but other colleagues should do, too. • People who undervalue themselves are often motivated by feedback from others. • If more staff takes part in the process of performance appraisal, the organizational culture of the company will become more honest. Disadvantages of 360 degree appraisal • Taking...
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...Leadership Jay Mallin/ZUMA/Newscom Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, you should be able to: 1. Define leadership and contrast leadership and management. 2. Summarize the conclusions of trait theories of leadership. 3. Identify the central tenets and main limitations of behavioral theories. 4. Assess contingency theories of leadership by their level of support. 5. Compare and contrast charismatic and transformational leadership. 6. Define authentic leadership and show why effective leaders exemplify ethics and trust. 7. Demonstrate the role mentoring plays in our understanding of leadership. 8. Address challenges to the effectiveness of leadership. 9. Assess whether charismatic and transformational leadership generalize across cultures. I am more afraid of an army of 100 sheep led by a lion than an army of 100 lions led by a sheep. Talleyrand Private Equity’s Poster Boy If it’s true that “Nice guys finish last,” there is no better proof than Stephen Schwarzman, chief executive of the Blackstone Group, who says his mission in life is to “inflict pain” and “kill off” his rivals. “I want war,” he told the Wall Street Journal, “not a series of skirmishes.” And win in business he has. In 20 years, he has made Blackstone one of the most profitable—and most feared—investment groups on Wall Street, with assets approaching $200 billion. Though these are not easy times for any investment bank, Blackstone has largely avoided...
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...CORE FOCUS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME What makes a leader? Managing self, influencing others Behaving as a leader Negotiation and influence Leading change WHO SHOULD ATTEND? High-impact leaders and senior managers who need to successfully develop their leadership abilities to manage teams and drive performance while moving into a broader, more strategic role in their organisations. MASTER YOURSELF, INSPIRE PERFORMANCE DURATION 5 days DATES 23 – 27 Mar 2015 25 – 29 May 2015 27 – 31 Jul 2015 28 Sep – 02 Oct 2015 30 Nov – 04 Dec 2015 29 Feb – 04 Mar 2016 FEES Excl. GST S$7,990 Incl. GST S$8,549.30 GST applies to individuals and Singapore registered companies. Savings available for NUS alumni, early payments and team enrolments. Visit website for details. The Leadership Development Programme is an immersive programme designed to help leaders and senior managers advance their leadership skills and build their capacity to lead successful change in their organisations. Over five days, participants will be exposed to a variety of robust leadership frameworks, interactive case discussions and exercises that will enable them to understand the mindset of high performance leaders, and to tap into their own strengths to influence and lead with impact. They will explore different facets of leadership, such as inspiring and motivating teams, building commitment and managing resistance to change. Before the start of the programme, participants will be required to complete a comprehensive...
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...Review of Research School Leadership Study Developing Successful Principals Stephen Davis Linda Darling-Hammond Michelle LaPointe Debra Meyerson Stanford Educational Leadership Institute Commissioned by The Wallace Foundation SELI Stanford University School of Education 520 Galvez Mall Stanford, CA 94305-3084 Phone: 650.724.7384 Fax: 650.723.9931 Email: principalstudy@stanford.edu http://seli.stanford.edu This report was commissioned by The Wallace Foundation and produced by the Stanford Educational Leadership Institute in conjunction with The Finance Project. © 2005 Stanford Educational Leadership Institute (SELI). All rights reserved. Principals play a vital role in setting the direction for successful schools, but existing knowledge on the best ways to prepare and develop highly qualified candidates is sparse. What are the essential elements of good leadership? How are successful leadership development programs designed? What program structures provide the best learning environments? What governing and financial policies are needed to sustain good programming? “School Leadership Study: Developing Successful Principals” is a major research effort that seeks to answer these questions. Commissioned by The Wallace Foundation and undertaken by the Stanford Educational Leadership Institute in conjunction with The Finance Project, the study will examine eight highly developed pre- and inservice program models that address key issues in developing strong...
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