LEADERSHIP

Effective Leadership in Modern Business Organisations

Executive Summary

Leadership has been a major topic in management and business literature over the last few years. The rapid changes in business, technology, political and social factors has required the development of effective leadership skills. As a result leadership development programs have become an increasing priority for business and government organisations. This article puts forward an integrated model for leadership development. The major focus of this model is to develop leadership competencies which directly contribute to the strategic imperatives of the business. In addition, it describes the key elements that contribute to a successful leadership experience such as changing mindsets, a global focus, personal development and improved business and leadership skills. Finally, the most widely used leadership methods and processes are covered under three major themes; contributing to the strategic business direction, building leadership and team skills, and self-development. The ideas put forward in this paper provide senior managers and human resource professionals with an integrated and comprehensive framework to plan and build a leadership development program in their organisation.

Table of Contents

Page No.

Introduction5

Leadership development5

Literature Review7

Leadership development planning model: an integrated approach7

1. Articulate strategic imperatives8

2. Set objectives for development10

3. Identify appropriate methods11

4. Select providers and design specific learning program11

5. Evaluation of program delivery and effectiveness12

6. Integrate with management and human resource systems13

7. Overall assessment of value of program, broad objectives and program philosophy14

Analyzation16

Elements of an effective individual leadership development experience16

Improved self-knowledge and self-worth16

Reshaping mindsets17

Action learning, testing behaviors and ideas in action18

Improve abilities, skills and relationships20

Observing models of leadership21

Participate in the changing direction and new culture of the business21

Global focus23

Link up with other people relevant to your work23

Tools, methods and processes for developing leaders24

Contributing to the strategic business direction24

Competencies24

Strategic team projects25

Job rotation26

Leaders developing leaders26

Business game simulations27

Learning organisation simulations27

Case studies28

Strategic planning sessions and future searches29

Building leadership, team and interpersonal skills29

Project work29

Problem-solving team exercises30

Leadership models30

Role plays31

Interpersonal skills31

Development center31

Self-development32

360 degree feedback process32

Coaching33

Group feedback33

Health appraisals34

Personality questionnaires34

Learning journals35

On-the-job and follow-up35

Conclusion36

Self-business development - an integrated approach36

References38

Appendix40

Effective Leadership in Modern Business Organisations

Introduction

This study aims to examine how project managers' leadership styles and subordinates' organisational commitment correlates with leadership outcomes and work performance of subordinates on construction projects. It provides significant value for both practitioners and academics. On the practical side, it seeks to inform project managers that they can adapt their leadership behaviours in order to enhance subordinates' organizational commitment, improve work performance, and consequently increase a positive working atmosphere.

Academically, the study aims to provide additional insights into the leadership field by contributing to the future development of this study area.

The transformational leadership style has a positive association with work performance and organizational commitment of subordinates more than the transactional style. Transformational leaders produce higher leadership outcomes as well.

Leadership development

The last few years has seen an increasing interest in leadership development. This has come about for a few reasons. First because of the rapid change in business, technology, global communication and in human values. The world and business is changing fast and when change occurs, leadership is ...