Progressive LeadershipWhere do I lead?

Concept and Ideas

Many thoughts and discussions have been expressed on Leadership in the 21st Century, but none reflect the idea that Leadership is a talent and not a competence as such. The reason is obvious;

Many are called and few are chosen! The term “Primus inter paris” seems to be outdated, but nevertheless the only valid criterion to be able to determine true Leadership.

I put to you a number of essential qualities to

define a Leader in this day and age:

What are the real competences

Keywords:

• Team player,

• Communicator,

• Listener,

• Anticipator,

• Analyst,

• Instigator,

• Talent Scout,

• Organiser,

• Planner and Actor……

Progressive Leadership entails:

• Ensuring that she/he is available for those who need her/him,• Flexibility and ability to act diligently when necessary,• Creating a safe working environment for team members in order

to stimulate their own talents and aspirations to contribute to the goals as set out by the Organisation,

• Ability to get all the noses in the same direction under the most critical circumstances,

• Sharing responsibilities in decision making allowing input from all team members disregarding rank, grading and function groups,

• Consciousness for consequences of decisions to be taken and those who will be most affected – fair play,

• Timely communicating changes and new decisions, making sure that everyone can commit to the Vision and Mission as set out,

• Awareness of the fact that the backbone of the Organisation is the work force.

Awareness of the fact that the backbone of the Organisation is the work force

Where do I lead in this?

My aim is to act according to the points as set out above….

I am able to recognize inspirators in my daily work environment:

•i.e. Liz Gavin and since quite recently •our new appointed Administrative Director.

Above all:•I will share vital information,

• voice concerns and cares with those able to undertake

necessary actions.

Top-down;

I lead by example and will

treat everyone as an equal.