*Unit 2: Leading the Way

Question 1

Describe and analyze three reasons why leadership development is linked to behaviour

Answer 1

Leaders are not born. Leadership develops through a shift in behaviour as a result of the expansion of knowledge and self-development. Leadership is the result of behaviour-based skills.
Influence and Authenticity.

Question 2

Analyse why Leadership development is a priority for all sectors of canadian society

Answer 2

with globalization, global issues (climate change, war, famine, etc.) and immigration comes a more diverse and complex society. The public and NFP sectors must be representative of this new complex society. Leaders must be more reflective, open to change, develop behaviours which build leadership capacities and develop relationships, and must be intentionally collaborative and consultative to survive in this climate. The private sector has an increasing role in society as leaders of innovation and technology. They also must be aware of the influence and impact they have on society, on the environment, and on economies. This means they too must foster transformational leadership skills and focus on diversification to keep up with society.

Question 3

Provide an analysis of the importance of having a vision and setting goals to leadership development

Answer 3

These allow leadership to take purposeful action. To intentionally work on leadership development and the development of skills and behaviours necessary to keep up with society, to consistently align with your values, and to check in to see your progress and reflect on where you need to go next.

Question 4

Describe the importance of linking behaviour to policy development.

Answer 4

Behavioural Insights Team (BIT) works with governments to connect behaviour to policy development. By linking behaviour to policy development, governments and institutions can assess what drive the issues at hand and how to mitigate these and lessen the strain on public services. (e.g. what desired behaviours lead to a healthier lifestyle which in turn lessen the pressure on the health care system). They put into place policies that would nudge people in the direction of the desired outcome.

Question 5

Transformation and Change

Answer 5

1. Both are necessary for movement. Transformation differs from change in that it deconstructs an existing structure leading to a profound and lasting new structure altogether. Change without transformation can be temporary or permanent shifts of varying degrees within existing structures.
2. Transformation is necessary to address the complex issues of today.
3. Despite the need for transformation many governance systems lean into reform to create change rather than a deconstruction and transformation from within.

Question 6

Innovation

Answer 6

1. Innovation comes more from listening than telling. Look outside self and organization for new procedures, processes, and services. Involves experimenting and taking risks. Enriched by diversity.
2. Leadership is inexplicably connected with the process of innovation, of bringing new ideas, methods, or solutions into use.
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Question 7

Goal setting and motivation

Answer 7

1. Goals help keep people on track. Keep their eyes on the vision. Goals and intentions affirm the person and contributes to what people think about themselves.
   By having an intention to do something that is meaningful to you, by setting a goal, you take purposeful action.
   (Kouzes & Posner, 2012)
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Question 8

Developing relationships

Answer 8

1. Internet says: characterized by an emphasis on collaboration, trust, communication, and mutual respect.
   Identifying shared values and giving away power.
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Question 9

Collaboration

Answer 9

1. Actively involve others & create an environment of mutual trust and respect. Relationship building at the core. Open exchange of ideas and truthful discussion of issues.
   Share information and teach others. Group goals and roles, shared identity, reciprocity, and promoting joint effort is essential. sense of mutual dependence.
2. complex issues of today necessitate collaboration. Diversity of opinion contributes to more efficient and effective decision-making.
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Question 10

Behavioral Insights

Answer 10

1. Defined by 3 elements:
   Evidence from sciences that drives human behaviors
   Practical issues apply evidence to actual issues to achieve change in the real world.
   Evaluation, test to see if what they’re doing works and by how much
2. BI is being used within governments to assess and address policy issues.
3. Leaders who use BI can more effectively gauge their effectiveness.