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AN ESSAY ON LEADERSHIP
David Petie
Leaders arent perfect. ... Duplicity, contingency and pragmatism are not associated with leadership.
Little research has been undertaken into Leadership, but there are some key models or philosophies that have some currency in thinking in leadership. ...
We believe in a model of leadership that is ethical and values-based which has currency not only in project management but also in all the boardrooms throughout the world. ...
Machievelli and Confucious
There has been very little research regarding leadership, although there is a dearth of anecdotal material available in many guises. The first tract I read about leadership was Machievelli - The Prince. This overwhelmingly conveys a ruthless basis to leadership. ... Regard for others
Confucius view is that "Rulers (leaders) should begin by rectifying their own conduct; that is, they are to be examples who govern by moral leadership and exemplary teaching rather than by force. ... The dictionary definition of Lead is "cause to go with one, especially by guiding or showing the way"
I reviewed the Project Management Institutes Body of Knowledge to see how much was set aside regarding leadership. ... Leadership is not, however, limited to the project manager: many different individuals may demonstrate it at many different times during the project. Leadership must be demonstrated at all levels of the project (project leadership, technical leadership, and team leadership).
"The true spirit of leadership is the spirit that is not sure it is always right. ... Leadership is about performance over time, not charisma - about responsibility, not privilege. ... We need to recognise the leadership element in our roles far more than we do. ... Very little time and money is set aside for developing leadership skills in a PM context. ...
Writers have encapsulated the two methods of management as Transactional (technique) versus Transformational (leadership). ... We have already dismissed charismatic leadership as unethical. ... However, Transformational leadership is the heart of value-based management.
Ethics and Transformational Leadership
Transformational Leadership involves the moral uplifting of followers. ... This is why ethics must be at the heart of leadership. Authenticity and trust are the two key elements in creating an atmosphere where leadership is considered credible. ... "Transformational leaders identify the core values and unifying purposes of the (team); liberate their human potential; foster plural leadership and effective, satisfied followers (Bernard M. ...
The perfect leader combines transactional and transformational elements in their leadership style. ...
Value Based Management
We have talked about Transformational Leadership and said that ethics must form the basis of leadership. ...
A Lesson for Project Managers
“The true spirit of leadership is the spirit that is not sure it is always right. ... Leadership is about performance over time, not charisma – about responsibility, not privilege. ... They will shape peoples behaviours and guide peoples actions even when there is no visible leadership.
Approximate Word count = 2301
Approximate Pages = 9.2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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