A Leader is Balanced: Theory and Practice
Jay Conger's four key points for effectively develop leadership:
"Conceptual awareness (frameworks, theories, book knowledge)
Skill building (an opportunity to actually practice leadership)
Personal growth (moving further toward one's purpose in life; self actualizing)
Feedback (data from self and others about one's leadership efforts)."
Required Readings/Resources:
- Module 5 Overview
- True Leadership: Leading with Meaning
- Servant Leadership (pdf)
- The Wise Leader
Discussion:
As an organizational development consultant you are asked to recommend what you believe to be the key elements of effective system of leadership and governance appropriate for an international organization. Your recommendations should address leadership theory, skills, professional and personal development. Discuss what you would include and why calling upon relevant literature from your MBA studies.
Refer to the MBA Discussions power point presentation for tips on how to gain maximum learning and points from your discussion engagement.
Post a substantive response to the question (minimum 250-300 words).
Your initial post must contain citation of the course concepts This can be in the form of one of the videos you watched, the text, or other appropriate, and relevant literature.