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Claudia Fiedler Post 1

• 10 September 2019, 8:26 AM

Week 3 activity 6

My ideal leader has the ability to communicate the company's vision to its employees in a way that inspires, motivated and encourages people to take ownership and responsibility to drive this vision to fruition. This leader also guides or mentors or trains his employees or managers in getting people up to speed to take on these responsibilities. A leader that values open communication, cross functional learning, risk taking and innovative approaches. A sense of humor would be beneficial as well.

Carol Jacklin-Jarvis Post 2 in reply to 1

• 13 September 2019, 1:31 PM

I love your focus on enabling others to get things done.  And a great reminder that a sense of humour helps!

I wonder though if you also see leadership as enabling the process of developing vision - rather than simply communicating vision.


Carol

Clare Reeve Post 3 in reply to 1

• 5 October 2019, 2:13 PM

I agree the leader must mentor and guide, thus building the confidence in others to take responsibility and push themselves to achieve great things.  Effective and consistent communication is also vital and within that, authenticity.  People see through less genuine communication, particularly if words don't match actions

Marilyn David Post 4 in reply to 1

• 6 October 2019, 3:59 PM

My ideal leader in the voluntary sector would be an individual who takes overall responsibility for the organisation, someone who is passionate about the charity vision and goals. Setting an example by encouraging, motivating others through mentorship is key as others in key roles would be inspired to lead in that way. Communication is imperative and it should be open, transparent and work from the top to the bottom and reversed. A person who is approachable, but also know their mind, and is happy for others to challenge critically their decisions. There must be trust also between all parties of the management team.