Leadership is contextual or situational. And, it begins with being sensitive to the current context. Here’s some situation sensing strategies for super effective leadership.
As a leader you need to know your team beyond their technical competence. You’ll want to know who they are as people. And, focus on observing the individuals that make the biggest impact on your performance. Develop a network diagram of soft data about these individuals. Record systematically what drives them.
A group is more than the sum of its members. It’sa complex social structure with its own culture, rules and adopted behaviours. Observe any group tensions, mismatches and difficulties. Notice the group balance between tasks (getting things done) and relationships (what holds the team together). Map these relationships. And, remember, diverse groups outperform homogenous ones in the long run.
It’s much tougher to get a sense of the whole organisation because it’s impossible to see it all at once. This is particularly important for global groups with teams in remote locations. The key strategy is create the bigger picture from a bunch of smaller snapshots. Keep updating this. Listen to different opinions and where possible take a first hand look to decide for yourself.
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QUESTION: Which of the three leadership contexts do you prefer? Working with individuals, groups or the organization?
QUESTION: Which of the three skills sets is your strength? Which is your weakness?
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