Development of Creative and Ethical Leadership Skills in Real World Environment

Creative and ethical leadership

Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
TASK...............................................................................................................................................3
Evaluate the development of creative and ethical leadership skill in real world environment. . .3
Apply a justified systematic approach to research methodology and demonstrate advance
information skills.........................................................................................................................5
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION
Leadership is known as influencing ability of an individual person for guiding others
members and other teammates for performing all the organisational goals and objectives at a
predetermined time in efficient method. It motivates or encourage other employees to enhance
their contribution towards business objectives. Creative leadership is considered as the ability to
create innovative solutions in complex or changing situation. This report covers Tesco is British
multinational retailing organisation which is founded in 1919 by Jack Cohen. Headquarter of
organisation situated in London, England, UK. Along with organisation retailing industry is
taken into consideration. This report covers development of creative and ethical leadership skills
in real-world environment. Along with the systematic approach to research methodology as well
as advanced information skills are explained in this portfolio.
TASK
Evaluate the development of creative and ethical leadership skill in real world environment
Creative leadership: Creative leadership is considered as the ability of an individual to create as
well as realize innovative solutions in complex or dynamic situations. Creative leadership helps
me to navigate changes that enables organisation to competitive advantages in competitive
business environment. The various example of creative leadership are the very famous people
like Elon Musk, Steve Jobs and many other. Creative mindset of leaders of Tesco leads business
towards growth and development. Creativity is the most important quality of leadership that
ensures that business decisions are taken in appropriate manner (Duan, Liu, and Che, 2018). I
have developed various creative leadership skills during my degree course that helps me to
perform my operations and activities in best possible manner that lead me towards growth and
success.
Ethical leadership: Ethical leadership is defined as how an individual behave as per defined set
of principles and values which are recognised by the majority as a sound basis for the common
goods. There are values are included in ethical leadership such ad integrity, respect, trust,
transparency, honesty and trust. Ethical leaders establish positive environment as well as enhance
productivity at different level such as at individual level, team level and organisation level.
Ethical leadership must be a conscious decision. I inspire and encourage other employees to
behave in ethical manner and perform operations in best possible way (Engelbrecht, Mahembe,

and Wolmarans, 2017). Leaders of organisation, provide direction to followers through setting an
example. Ethical leadership plays important role in in influencing others in positive way as well
as present then set of actions that can be adopted by then for greater good. Leader of Tesco uses
it to maintaining credibility as well as strong reputation. In retaining industry, it is important for
the leaders to guide employees to treat with customers in ethical manner and provide right
information to them regarding organisational products and services. I have developed various
ethical leadership skills and competencies that help to lead team efforts and actions in right
direction and attain determined goals and objective in ethical manner. Throughout the degree
programme, I have gained various knowledge and understanding of regarding retain sector and
its working procedure and how leaders help business to perform in ethical way and provide
better experience to customer that retain them with organisation for longer period of time.
Ethical and creative leadership skills: There are various ethical and creative leadership skills
and competencies are developed in my personality throughout degree programme that help me to
perform professional task in best possible manner. Some ethical leadership skills that are learnt
by me are explained below:
 Communication others with dignity: I have developed communication skill, throughout
the degree programme that enables me to communicate with others in efficient manner
and understand their perspective for creating mutual understanding. In retailing sector, it
is essential for leader to communicate with employees on regular bases and motivate
them to provide reliable information to customers regarding organisational products and
services (Eranil, and Özbilen, 2017). Effective communication creates transparency
among leaders and employees.
 Respect others perspective: I have recognised that an ethical leader respect all people
around them regardless their position or identity. Leaders of Tesco listen each
stakeholder and give them respect so they retain with organisation for longer period of
time.
 Maintain integrity: Integrity is considered as the values, words as well as actions that
are aligned as consistent. I have analysed that it is not enough to only talk with
employees but walk them to as well to demonstrate integrity.
 Honesty with work: Honesty is the most important ethical leadership skill that helps me
to become honest and create trust. I have learnt that it is important for the leaders in