Management and Leadership
From Governance, Triangulation and Compromise by Irving Wladawsky-Berger.
One of the most important qualities in good business leaders is organizational and social skills, that is, the ability to rally a diverse set of people to attack and solve the complex problems that all institutions face. Wikipedia emphasizes this point in its definition of leadership “ . . . as the process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task . . .”
The rest of the post is worth a read as Wladawsky-Berger support is claim with examples from contemporary times. I have been saying for some time that the world is an increasingly complex, fast-paced, and opaque system. It requires new levels of management and leadership skills in order to survive, thrive, and make a difference.
James Drogan
From one of my favorite bloggers, Bob Sutton, Professor of Management Science and Engineering at Stanford University, comes 12 Things Good Bosses Believe. Sutton bases his conclusions on empirical research, he has considerable experience and is well-regarded in the field.
I suggest you read it if you are or want to be a boss. To what extent do you also believe in these dozen ideas? To what extent do these ideas apply in the context in which you work? If you've been in any of my courses you should appreciate that the world is not a homogenous place. Culture plays a big role in determining what works and what doesn't.
If you are an employee you may also want to read it. Consider whether you have a responsibility and opportunity to make your boss a better boss. Who wouldn't want a better boss? Can you find ways to bring to the attention of your boss those ideas that would make him or her better?
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