Reflective Essay: Solution of Wicked Problem through Leadership

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Reflective Essay: Solution of Wicked Problem through Leadership
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5/31/2019

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Contents
Reflective Essay.........................................................................................................................2
Introduction................................................................................................................................2
Reflection...................................................................................................................................2
What is a wicked problem......................................................................................................2
Introduction to a chosen wicked problem..............................................................................3
Reflection on Critical Leadership Studies to inform my leadership approach......................3
Reflection on my approach to leadership as a result of completing this subject...................5
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................7
References..................................................................................................................................7

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Reflective Essay
Introduction
This reflective essay is based on solving a wicked problem with leadership
approaches. To do so, some major important leadership styles will be discussed in the context
of solving wicked problems in this era. Besides, an introduction of the wicked problem in
general as well as specifically will be covered in this paper. In general, wicked problems are
those issues which are complex as well as dependent on so many factors which make it hard
to get what exactly issues is and how to handle it (Beinecke, 2010). In other words, it can be
said that wicked problem is like a tangled mess of threads and it is very difficult to know
which thread needs to pull first.
For doing so, a wicked problem of income and wealth inequality in Australia has been
chosen for demonstrating effective leadership approach as one of the solutions of wicked
problems (Grint K. L., 2010). Besides, I will critically think, reflect as well as explain how I
will engage with critical leadership studies for informing my leadership approach in this
modern business world. Subsequently, I will also critically think, reflect and explain my own
approach to leadership being an outcome of completing the current subject of a wicked
problem (Beinecke, 2010). I have chosen income and wealth inequality in Australia as the
wicked problem because, in this technological world, every person, organization, and leader
needs to be aware of the issue of income and wealth inequality in Australia as the resources
are depleting day-by-day in contrast to requirements of people of this earth.
Reflection
Here, I am reflecting on the issue of income and wealth inequality in Australia for
solving it with the help of effective leadership because reflection is the best way to learn
through experiences and past doings largely. Here I am using my critical thinking and
complex problem-solving skills for reflecting upon critical leadership studies in order to
inform my self-leadership approach (Hickson, 2011).

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What is a wicked problem
In my views based on (Grint K. L., 2010), wicked problems are complex difficult
dares which are subjective and hence cannot be separated through their attached environment.
Besides, these problems are often hard to control as well as eliminate altogether from its
roots. The reason why these problems are termed as wicked is that drawing solution to a
wicked problem is next to impossible because there is no relation can be seen amid the
problem’s cause and effects (Beinecke, 2010). In other words, a wicked problem is usually
open-ended which require multiple partial solutions for addressing such problems. In this
way, my research and evolved opinion suggest that solving these critical problems always
require effective leadership.
Introduction to a chosen wicked problem
As we just discussed that, wicked problems are the issues having numerous
interdependent factors attached to making their solution seem impossible. The factors
attached to income and wealth inequality in Australia problem are hugely incomplete, and
difficult to define which ultimately makes this issue complex (Beinecke, 2010). I analyzed
that a deeper understanding of the stakeholders is required along with an innovative approach
fed by design thinking. In this context, I found that income and wealth inequality in Australia
has been considered as a wicked problem because without ensuring the sustainable future of
any business model or earth no success can be achieved in long-term. However, sustainable
development requires addressing many other relevant issues which are hard or impossible to
solve presently. In this way, it is clear that there can be no formula to achieve income and
wealth inequality in Australia, hence income and wealth inequality in Australia seems a
wicked problem to me. There is a fact about the wicked problem that they have no stopping
rule or point or I can say that there is no way to find the final solution of a wicked problem.
Likewise, income and wealth inequality in Australia is an example of a wicked problem
which has no endpoint, every achieving point should be a starting point for achieving a
sustainable future (Beinecke, 2010). Moreover, income and wealth inequality in Australia
problem has no immediate solution thus it is indeed a wicked problem (Hoch & Kozlowski,
2014).
Reflection on Critical Leadership Studies to inform my leadership approach
In this context, I have researched on the wicked problem of income and wealth
disparity within the nation of Australia and hence I found that I could be solved from