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Andrew Carnegie 's Understanding Of The Z Process And Team Development

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Andrew Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie was a Scottish born immigrant who settled in the town of Allegheny City, Pennsylvania, now known as the City of Pittsburgh. His parents traveled to the area, as many immigrants did at the time, in an attempt to make a better life for their family. The Carnegies were extremely poor and Andrew’s mother and father worked hard to provide a stable living for their son. With his family values and strong moral character instilled in him at a young age, Andrew Carnegie matured into a visionary leader who modernized the steel industry and created his own personal empire. Through the execution of his vision, he became one of the richest men in the world at the time of his retirement.
This essay will explain Mr. Carnegie’s understanding of the Z process and Team Development, (Thomas N. Barnes Center, 2012), and how they allowed him to Create, Advance, Refine, and Execute a plan that revolutionized the industry. During his rise to the top, Mr. Carnegie had to make many difficult decisions in order to be an effective leader. Although some of his decisions resulted in controversial outcomes, he also became one of the most ethical leaders of his time. Reflecting on Mr. Carnegie’s career, I developed a more practical understanding of the lesson principles and concepts of transformational leadership which will ultimately make me a more effective leader. His story also helps to remind me to stay true to my values and morals while being cognizant of

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