The importance of leadership

Question 1

The importance of leadership

Answer 1

the ability to influence/motivate ppl to work towards the achievements of business objectives

Question 2

Factors of leadership

Answer 2

communication
-demonstrate need for change
-be transperant
-have empathy for those finding changes challenging
-provide support for those having difficulties
-celebrate sucess
-empower employees and be paitent
-overcome reistence

Question 3

what does leadership involve?

Answer 3

1.preparation and planning
2.communication
3.support
4. collaboration
5.accountability

Question 4

Communication

Answer 4

managers must create and communicate a clear vision so all stakeholders understand what the business is working towards.

This vision will–> ensure employees understand what success looks like and how thyey can contribute to the change, ensure employees will accept the change and stay motiavted

Question 5

Support

Answer 5

change is very stressful for employees. managers must support employees to ensure they FEEL SAFE and are able to WORK PRODUCTIVELY.

THIS MEANS:
- listening to employees fears and feedback
-showing empathy for ppl’s feelings
-offering training and councelling
-resolving conflicts that arises to minatain positive relationships

Question 6

Collaboration

Answer 6

ensuring that stakeholders are on borad with the change is critical.ppl are more likely to accept change when feel a sense of owner ship.

THIS MEANS:
- the tasks should be delegated so responsbility of change is shared with employees

-opportunities for other employees should be created to get the involved in change

Question 7

Accountability

Answer 7

during change, the leader will need to be responsbile when the change is working and when it is not–> reflects on the levels of integrity which should lead employees trusting management and vice versa.

Question 8

what happens when there is lack of accountability

Answer 8

a lack of accountability will lead to mistrust and confusion as stakeholders struggles to understand what the truth is.

Accounatbility can also drive commitment and desire to solve problems so that the business will achieve the best results.

Question 9

preparation and panning

Answer 9

an effective leader will prepare themselves and the business for change

Question 10

What would prepartion and planing look like?

Answer 10

• developing an ‘action plan’ or a ‘business case’ describing the change+ tech strategies that will be implemented to deal with it.
• the plan should outline what the change is, a well as timeline for implementing strategies

-Preparing the chnage would also acquire communication and carrying out plans will involve decision making.

-Inadequte preparation is common reason for a change not succeeding.