Role Of Leadership Flashcards
Role of leadership in change
Leadership is the ability to influence and motivate individuals to achieve organisational objectives. A leader is able to get all employees in the same page and work towards the same goals. Change can cause resistance from stakeholders. Leadership can help to overcome this resistance by the manager looking out for the welfare of employees.
6 things a leader will do during times of change
Be able to communicate a clear vision with stakeholders.
Listen to employee concerns
Resolve conflicts that may arise as change is being implemented
Motivate stakeholders on the benefits of change
Provide support for those struggling to adapt
Focus on the needs of employees.
What role does leadership play in reducing resistance to change.
Managers need to lead by being open and honest with their employees to keep morale high. They need to use two way communication with resistors, to tell them why the change is necessary and answer any queries they may have. They also need to motivate and inspire people towards the change, this is usually done by forming strong relationships and using effective communication.
How is leadership important in Kotter’s change process.
Managers need to lead by building strong relationships with staff so that when they are communicating the vision which is a step in Kotter’s change theory the employees understand why the change is necessary and any queries they have are answered and that they know what they are working towards. It is also used in the step of removing obstacles, managers should reward those who contribute towards the change happen to encourage all employees to work towards the change.
Explain the role of leadership in the change management process.
Leadership is the ability to motivate and influence staff to work effectively towards objectives, it is used in change management to motivate staff to work towards the successful implementation of changes. Leaders will have to use information skills to be able to answer any questions employees have about the change process. They will have to use interpersonal skills to be able to build relationships with staff and ensure that they understand the changes and are working towards them. They will also have to use decision making skills to be able to solve any problems or issues that arise in the process of implementing changes.
