Title: Leadership Assignment Topic Using relevant theories and models critically evaluate and analyse the leadership of a 21st century leader of a (business, government or not-for-profit) organisation. If you were in the position of the leader, what could you do to be a better leader and make a stronger impact on the followers and on the situation? Write a report in which you cover the following: • a clear description of the leader, the organisation/industry, and situation/context • an evaluation
Steve Jobs: Nonconformist of the 21st Century When an individual adheres to the standards and regulation that are set by society, they are considered a conformist in its purest form. On the opposite side of the spectrum, those who do not follow these specific guidelines set by society are labeled as nonconformists. In essence, a nonconformist is an individual who goes beyond the principles of others, at the same time, is able to enhance the well-being and creativeness of other individuals. Steve
individuals. Steve Jobs, mastermind of Apple Inc., is a nonconformist of the 21st century. Jobs’ ultimate goal during his time with Apple was to inspire the creativeness others through the use of Apple’s technology. Before Jobs founded Apple Inc. in 1976, computers were nowhere to be found in homes during this time. Rather, computers were mostly found only in lab schools or in certain work offices. As someone who changed the computer industry and made the personal user experience possible, Jobs proved time
training for leadership. In 2015, the Eastern Province of Kappa Alpha Psi sought to provide such a vessel to its membership through the Leadership and Workshop Development Committee (LWC). This committee is grounded in a belief that while some men are born leaders, the best leaders are trained to perfect their skills over a lifetime. For the past several years, the Province has stepped up its dedication to “Training for Leadership” by offering multiple conferences centered on leadership and chapter
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stakeholders and describe their ability to influence organizations. 7. Describe the work of strategic leaders. © Don Hammond/Design Pics/Corbis 8. Explain the strategic management process. Boeing and Airbus: A Global Competitive Battle over Supremacy in Producing Commercial Aircraft right: © AP Photo/Boeing, left: © AP Photo/Oliver Fantitsch Boeing has historically been a global leader in manufacturing commercial airplanes. However, in 2001, Airbus had more orders than Boeing for the
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TOP-TEAM POLITICS…page 90 WHEN YOUR CORE BUSINESS IS DYING…page 66 Y GE SE PA IN DS CK R M WA A 53 www.hbr.org April 2007 58 What Your Leader Expects of You Larry Bossidy 66 Finding Your Next Core Business Chris Zook 78 Promise-Based Management: The Essence of Execution Donald N. Sull and Charles Spinosa 90 The Leadership Team: Complementary Strengths or Conflicting Agendas? Stephen A. Miles and Michael D. Watkins 100 Avoiding Integrity Land Mines Ben