Leadership : Robins Framework

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LEADERSHIP IN CONTEXT

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Executive summary
The following report is based on the characteristics of an effective leader that is
helpful in achieving the stated goals or objectives. The report discussed the Robins
framework where various characteristics of the leader are discussed on which scenes are
being are represented. The robin’s framework has four elements that include leadership
characteristics and style, group characteristics, internal and external factors, and leader
behavior. The report discusses about the various elements and their resonance with the
various scenes in the movie.

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Contents
Main discussion and analysis.....................................................................................................2
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................4
Bibliography...............................................................................................................................5
Appendix....................................................................................................................................6

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INTRODUCTION
Leadership is the most important tool that is helpful in achieving the set goals in the
efficient period of time. it gives an individual the power to rise against all odds and to reclaim
the stated objectives. In the movie “Mandela: long walk to freedom” the struggle of Nelson
Mandela is shown in helping to achieving the freedom for his people (Teravainen, 2018).
The movie is the biopic of Nelson Mandela life about how he has shown the leadership
qualities all through the struggle to bring the racism to an end. Mandela was South African
lawyer, politician, and philanthropist who with other comrades after Sharpeville Massacre
was sent to the life time imprisonment.
During the imprisonment, he showed relentless spirit in chasing the freedom for its
people. He remained undefeated and continuously strived for freedom with his comrades. The
following report will be discussing the leadership qualities portrayed by nelson Mandela
using the Robert framework.
Main discussion and analysis
Leadership is one of the most important qualities that is helpful in achieving the goals
of an individual through right means. According to the right skills set of leaderships can lead
to the change in the organization and society in an effective manner. In the movie, Idris Elba
portrayed the character of nelson Mandela where he acted as the leader of the African
National congress. During his time as the leader of the African National Congress, he showed
exemplary leadership skills in the situations by handling the toughest situation. When one of
the men stood up and criticized Mandela regarding his decision at that time Mandela without
losing his temper made people understand about the move.
According to Arditi, composure is one of the important traits of the leaders as it shows
their attitude of resilience towards the issues or the conflicting situation (Arditi, 2017). In
the movie, Mandela was shown as a great listener of the problems faced by his people. He
was the one who tried resolving their problems or issues faced by them.
According to Banfield & Kay, a leader is able to develop the good sense of
attachment with the people around just by listening to their issues (Banfield & Kay, 2012).
The protagonist who is Idris Elba was shown being attacked by his people around through