LEADERSHIP AND CHANGE IN MANAGEMENT

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LEADERSHIP AND CHANGE
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author Note

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Element 010
Introduction
The process of directing, guiding and influencing the behavior of others for the
achievement of the common or specialized goal in a specific situation is known as leadership.
Leadership incorporates the capability and confidence amongst the members of a team.
Leaders construct a vision for motivating organizational members for accomplishing
objectives in a workplace (Antonakis and Day 2017). Changes are the prime challenge, a
leader experiences while managing a team and organizational objectives. The purpose of the
paper is to reflect upon personal effectiveness in the role and responsibility of a leader. The
paper will also present recommendations concerning personal leadership development.
Significance of Leadership Skills
Leaders play a significant role in accomplishing the business objectives of an
organization. Through my course discussion, I have learned the significance of leadership
skills and contributions. I have experienced the significance of leadership skills as the
contribution can be witnessed not only in managing teams but in reducing the costs
associated with the conduction of business activities. Effective leadership skills are crucial
for an overall positive environment and collaborative approach. Leadership skills
significantly contribute towards the assistance for prioritizing tasks based on the significance
and influence over the complete performance (Orellana 2016). Leadership skills can
accommodate various opportunities in every field possible. Staff motivation is crucial for
offering effective products and services to the end consumers by directing the contributions
in the right direction. In the world of competitive environment and limitation of resources,
leadership skills help to contribute majorly to the growing culture of productiveness and high
effectiveness.

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Effectiveness of personal leadership capabilities
Several people measure the effectiveness of leadership only based on financial results.
It is true that most effective leaders dominate the markets, maximize shareholder values and
increases the revenue of the organization. Given this situation, it suggests that leadership can
be measured only through financial data. But I have learned in the past few years and through
my courses and curriculum that effective leadership is more than that. It is more than just
about financial performances. I have learned that effective leadership also depends on the
way of executing things in the workplace, core-value, and engagement with employees. I
have learned the vast scope of leadership capability in managing the functions and
capabilities of the workforce. My personal course learnings and experiences in practicing
leadership exercises have been significantly relevant in growing business abilities.
Leadership skills create a significant contribution. It is important as a leader to make the
workplace a better place to work for the employees (Ibarra 2015). I have tried my best to
create a cooperative and healthy environment within my team that will help my colleagues to
connect with each other and seniors effectively. It will enable them to share information and
ideas without hesitation. As a leader, I have learned to stay positive and create courage and
confidence in the workplace through transparent communication systems and active
encouragement. This has helped in inspiring others in exploring their maximum abilities and
explores their hidden capabilities as well. I have put my best effort to provide freedom and
flexibility to the others so that decision making can be faster and the co-workers and
members can feel involved within the organization. Inspiring the team members and having a
“can-do” attitude is essential for achieving challenges even at the crisis time. I always try to
highlight my positivity in the workplace and do work myself when the situation becomes
tough. There has been a situation where I pulled off a particular crisis and tried inspiring
others as well that any situation is manageable if we try. I try my best to become a role model
by doing difficult tasks and solving critical blockages in the workplace. I have tried to

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achieve organizational goals faster every time by implementing several ways of work and by
trying out different techniques. My experiences suggest that delegation of authority and
responsibilities help in making the workforce more responsible and involved. Team members
and workers can take part in decision making that helps them in staying motivated. As a
leader, I focus on increasing the team engagement, creation of more humane workplace
culture, training and development of the members, understanding their problems and
grievances, more attention to career management and development, acceleration of
performances, unleashing of talents and leading with confidence. As a leader, I try in
accelerating performances through network and connection building and increasing the
organizational capacity. Measuring the effectiveness of the results are not as black and white
as a balance sheet, rather it is a complex process. Emotional intelligence is another important
factor of leadership (Baker, Jensen and Kolb 2005). As a leader, there should be a
combination of self-awareness, social awareness, self-management and relationship
management. I have got a hold on my emotional self-awareness and I am self-confident. I try
to maintain transparency and adapt to any kind of situation. I believe in optimism and try to
encourage positive behavior within the workplace by interacting and socializing with the
team members. I empathize and respond to what the people say so that the grievances and the
problems are properly evolved within the organization. Team building and teamwork are
encouraged.
When I entered as a leader on a management project, I saw that cross-training was a
major issue in my team. One of my teammates left the team for a better opportunity and the
team was unaware of the activity he performed. The activity became a crisis in the team. I
took the crisis as an opportunity to encourage them that it is nothing to be ashamed or afraid
of and just do it. I took up the activity myself and referred to some old reports. I completed
the activity and took all the pressure. The project was delivered successfully and the
presentation of the work was appreciated. I prepared an SOP and shared it with the team. The