Organizational Leadership Project Report

This report analyzes the "Sink or Swim" case study, focusing on the leadership decisions made by three co-presidents of the MIT Sloan Women in Management (SWIM) club during a severe snowstorm threatening their annual conference. The report applies several leadership theories, including Contingency Theory, Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) theory, and Contextual Leadership, to analyze the co-presidents' actions and decision-making processes. The analysis examines the interplay between leadership styles, individual contexts, team dynamics, communication strategies, and risk management. The report also incorporates the Six Thinking Hats system as a creative problem-solving approach and discusses cultural and critical perspectives, particularly concerning gender stereotypes in leadership. The conclusion proposes a course of action for the co-presidents based on the analysis, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing safety and reputation.