Each organization has its own goals and objectives such as growth, profit maximization, increase of market share, innovation, cost reduction. For an organization to achieve the said targets the leaders of the organization should have the ability to promote creativity, innovation and encourage subordinates to challenge themselves and their own limitations to improve their individual performance (Karamat, 2013)
Leadership is defined as "the accomplishment of a goal through direction of human assistants" according to W.C.H. Prentice. An effective leader should motivate the employees to achieve common organizational goals while giving room for the employees to learn and grow. By giving the employees the opportunity to come up with innovative ideas for growth the leader demonstrates democratic leadership qualities. By being a democratic leader the employees will feel that they are valued and appreciated which will ultimately motivate them to perform better (Prentice, 2004).
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Most leaders in organizations focus solely on monetary rewards as sources of satisfaction or fear of unemployment. However this can be used as a leadership tool only unto a certain extent and it is not the best approach as human needs are complex. Leaders should handle the workforce with understanding, care, recognition etc. Failing which leaders would not be able to utilize their employees to their full potential (Prentice, 2004).
A leader should be willing to be flexible on his approach depending on the situation as democratic leadership will not be the best approach for all instances. Some situations will require the leader to demonstrate autocratic leadership qualities (Prentice, 2004).
Conclusion
A leader should have a diversified skillset demonstrating different leadership qualities which enables the leader to handle situations using the most appropriate leadership style on a cases by case basis.
References
Prentice, W., 2004. Harvard Business Review Home. [Online] Available at: https://hbr.org/2004/01/understanding-leadership [Accessed 16 April 2023].
Karamat, A. U., 2013. Impact of Leadership on Organizational Performance. Business Economics and Tourism , 5(3), pp. 195-197.
Leadership is critical to HR as it provides direction, sets strategies, builds and manages high-performing teams, drives change management, manages employee relations and engagement, oversees talent management and development, and ensures compliance and ethical practices. Strong leadership in HR is essential for the success of the HR function and the organization as a whole.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for your insights Manoj
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ReplyDeleteGreat article on leadership, Amal! It's widely accepted that effective leadership is essential for the success of any organization (Smith, 2019). As you correctly mentioned in your article, leaders who prioritize clear communication, transparency, and collaboration are more likely to build strong teams that can achieve their goals (Jones, 2020).
ReplyDeleteOne aspect of leadership that I found particularly interesting was your discussion on the importance of emotional intelligence. According to Cherniss and Goleman (2001), leaders who possess high levels of emotional intelligence are better equipped to manage their own emotions and understand and respond to the emotions of others, which can lead to improved communication and teamwork within an organization.
Overall, your insights on leadership and the significance of developing strong leadership skills are invaluable. Keep up the great work!
Thank you very much for your valuable insights Praveen
DeleteAs you mentioned every organization has its own goals and objectives like growth, profit maximization, market share increase, innovation, cost reduction etc. Organizational leaders must have the ability to promote creativity, innovation and encourage subordinates to challenge themselves and their limits to improve their personal performance in order for an organization to achieve the above goals, but the leader and the manager must be identified first. A manager can become a leader, but the probability of a leader becoming a manager is very low. After all, a leader can't get ahead without showing leadership traits or a manager without showing managerial traits.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your valuable insights Sineth
DeleteI completely agree with the author's perspective on leadership, which emphasizes the importance of promoting creativity, innovation, and providing opportunities for employees to learn and grow in order to achieve organizational goals. As stated by Karamat (2013), effective leaders should encourage subordinates to challenge themselves and their own limitations to improve their individual performance, thereby contributing to the overall success of the organization.
ReplyDeleteThe author also rightly points out that monetary rewards alone are not sufficient to motivate employees to perform at their best. As Prentice (2004) suggests, leaders should handle their workforce with understanding, care, and recognition to fully utilize their potential. In addition, being flexible in one's approach is crucial as some situations require autocratic leadership while others require democratic leadership (Prentice, 2004).
Thank you for your valuable insights Hassaan
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