GRPI Model and Authentic leadership

Question 1

GRPI Model (Richard Beckhard)

Answer 1

• Goals: clarity of objectives, priorities, fully understood by every team member
• Roles: clear roles and responsibilities, matching to the team goals/unit goals
• Processes: procedures working correctly, dealing with conflicts, fair communication

• Interpersonal Relationships: emotional components, authentic (e.g. DB Guest Lecture),
establish a great company culture, respectful, trust

Question 2

DESCRIPTION/DEFINITION OF AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP

Answer 2

• Intrapersonal definition: based on leaders self-concepts, own values, leading from conviction
• Developmental definition: can be triggered by life events, forms leadership, experience

• Interpersonal definition: authentic leadership is relational, created by leaders and followers
together (joint venture)

Question 3

4 COMPONENTS THAT FORM AL (WALUMBWA)

Answer 3

1. Self-awareness: individuals understand themselves, give followers insight in weaknesses, strengths, emotions, life-goals
2. Internalized moral perspective:
   using internal moral standards, actions are consistent with expressed beliefs and morals
3. Balanced processing:
   ability to analyze information objectively, being open about own perspective, but also considering other opinions
4. Relational transparency:
   being open and honest in presenting one’s true self to others, share core feeling, motives and inclinations in appropriate manner -> if you are impressed by others, show it!

Question 4

3 FACTORS THAT ARE INFLUENCING AUTHENTIC LEADERS (WALUMBWA)

Answer 4

1. Positive psychological capacities: optimism, hope, confidence
2. Moral reasoning: capacity to make ethical decisions, enables leaders to promote justice and
   achieve what is right for community
3. Critical life events: can be positive or negative, if leaders present their life events they become more authentic, acts as a catalyst for change

Question 5

5 CHARACTERISTICS LEADERS SHOULD DEVELOP THE BECOME AN AL (BILL GEORGE)

Answer 5

1. Value centered: knowing and reflecting own values
2. Self-disciplined: gives leaders focus and determination
3. Purposeful: knowing what one is about and where one is going
4. Relational: establishing a connection with others
5. Compassionate: being sensitive to the plight of others

Question 6

STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES OF THE AL APPROACH

Answer 6

Pro

1. Reflects need for trustworthy leaders
2. Provides broad guidelines for individuals who want to become AL
3. Can be learned and improved over time (advantage towards trait approach)

Contra

1. Moral component not fully explained
2. Not clear how AL results in positive organizational outcomes