Role of Technology and the Information Age in Contemporary Leadership Communication

This work is part one of an ongoing communications portfolio which will be expanded upon weekly. Barrett (2011) describes leadership communication as “the controlled, purposeful transfer of meaning...” (p. 6). The following is a self-assessment (Barrett, 2011, pp. 407-411) which will help gauge my current leadership communication abilities. Each area will be answered with either excel (master of skill) , competent (acceptable but could improve) or need to develop (needs attention).

“Developing excellent communication skills is absolutely essential to effective leadership. The leader must be able to share knowledge and ideas to transmit a sense of urgency and enthusiasm to others. If a leader can't get a message across clearly and motivate others to act on it, then having a message doesn't even matter."

In this essay, I am going to discuss how practices of leadership contribute to managing communication in the post bureaucratic era. This essay shall discuss the effectiveness of leadership approaches in the post bureaucratic era in managing communication in organizations. In section 1, I shall discuss leadership in terms of communication by drawing upon the article by Barry B. (2007). In addition, I shall also discuss the use of communication in running an organization in a leader’s desired way (Jack, G., 2004) and the need of contingency approach (Browning, 2007, pg 190) while communicating with employees. In section 2, I shall discuss how management stimulate loyalty in employees through embedding organizational identity (Gagne, J.F.,

Today’s leader is faced with many challenges, and one is the generational divide that exists in the workplace today. With four different generations working together it is clear that each group has their own preference for communication. Throughout the context of this paper I will explore the generational differences, and describe the characteristics of my generation with regard to leadership and communication styles. I will also describe how technology and the information age play a role in how leaders communicate. Finally, I will identify basic communication skills that are needed and used in generational leadership.

Coworkers were not used to the form of interaction preferred by the younger generation. They felt more comfortable speaking face-to-face. These differences created the barriers, because the different aged coworkers were not able to successfully

The focus on leadership, in its myriad of forms, has long been an interest among researchers in academia. Scholars from many disciplines such as communication, psychology, sociology, political science, and education have examined principles of leadership: scrutinizing everything from the interactions of leaders in small group scenarios (Barge, 1994; Bennis & Nanus, 1985; Eagly, Karau, & Makhijani, 1995; Kouzes, & Posner, 1995; Stogdill, 1948) to the impact of the rhetoric of major political leaders such as the president of the United States (Bostdorff,1994; Campbell, & Jamison, 1990; Davis, 1995; Stuckey, 1991). Scholars have examined the communication of leaders providing insights to everything from the lexicons (Abelman & Dalesandro, 2008; Bligh, & Hess, 2007; Hart, 1996) to the universal themes (Burke, 1966; Crowley & Hawhee, 1999) used by leaders to spread their messages.

In the publication Serve to Lead (2012), James Strock asserts that one essential characteristic of every leader for the 21st century embodies in the recognition that communication is part of everything we do as human. As we have seen over the years the direct impact of technology on our lives, it has helped nations and people of diverse background to communicate efficiently and because communication is a key component of our lives, it also serves as the facet of interpersonal skills.

What is communication? What is leadership communication? These are two definitions that will be answered in this paper. You will take an extensive look at how communication from the top of the food chain to the bottom impacts workforce and insight on different communicating qualities utilized by leaders and their effects. Explain why a leader must communicate effectively. Describe positive image and its relationship with effective leadership communication. Describe ethics and its relationship with effective leadership communication, importance of emotional intelligence, and importance of mindfulness

In the editorial written by Susan Tardanico, titled “5 Habits of Highly Effective Communicators” demonstrates different means of effective communication used by leaders, although the article implicates individuals in leadership roles, I believe it’s directed and useful to audiences interested in communicating more effectively. The article lists 5 main points or habits, two of which I believe are very important when dealing with the public or employees. First we have “mind the say-do gap”; say what you do, do what you say is what this point illustrates; behaviour can make or break one's reputation especially if the person is in a position of power; I especially believe this is true in a political situation, if the leader of a country for example,

The way a leader communicates is dependent upon their generation “Research indicates that people communicate based

Although it is hard to pinpoint many of the success factors responsible for effective communication in different situations, communication is generally noted as a critical success factor in most leadership models. The primary reason that there is a lot of ambiguity in research surrounding communication is that is a rather complex concept that includes a multitude of different factors that are dependent usually on a particular situation. In a different situation the scope of the factors involved in communication could be entirely different. This paper selects some popular leadership models and discusses some of the roles that communication plays within these models.

Leadership is an important attribute in individuals such as managers, academic experts, and researchers. The topic of leadership continues to gain popularity and importance in almost all sectors. The way leaders in managerial positions communicate determines their effectiveness and success in achieving high levels of performance and success in their organizations. There are numerous books that provide an insight into effective leadership and communication. One of such books is by Atwater and Waldman (2012). This paper provides a summary, contextual analysis and critique of the book.

The first two chapters discussed the relevant background factors and the internal influences such as the art of communication involving verbal and nonverbal, defensive and supportive, emotional intelligence, and team dynamics (Tubbs, 2012). Although these concepts apply to all aspects of communication, the Tubbs model focuses more on using the communication skills to the small group context. Looking at the different types of communication and the emotional intelligence part was very eye-opening. Communication is the essence of leadership, and there is a secure connection between one’s

It is essential for business leaders to have excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills, as leaders are often a symbol of a company’s integrity and this affects not only how customers perceive the company, but also impacts the thoughts and actions of lower positioned employees. For example, a leader that speaks using improper grammar, or writes correspondence with spelling errors throughout it, could project a negative image that can be harmful to a company. Customers might conclude that the leader is incompetent and they might decide that they do not wish to purchase goods from a company that hires inept leaders. Furthermore, employees might become less apt to respect an authority that appears to be uneducated, as well as employees might feel that if the leader disregards using proper communication than it is not necessary for them to use it either. Business leaders need to know when to listen, when to talk, and how to share ideas effectively. Clear and concise communication states exactly how, who, what, and when and serves to guide, direct, protect, persuade, and to inform. Communication is essential for decreasing miscommunications and for increasing productivity, motivation, and efficiency. When someone uses effective communication, he or she is more apt to have favorable results and his or her requests will become granted more often. Furthermore, communication builds goodwill. Having excellent communication skills is

Communication is an essential component in any relationship, including how it affects organizational behaviors. Too much, or lack thereof, can determine if the message was properly sent, understood, and received. According to Popovic and Hocenski (2009), leaders need to be able to communicate to their subordinates in language they can understand regardless of their level within the organization (Popovic & Hocenski, 2009, pp. 15-16). Because communication is a vital part of organizational structure, leaders need to have a thorough understanding of communication. “To determine which verbal communication behaviors are commonly used, one needs to first establish the relationship between