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Susan Morris, M.Ed, CPCC

March 18, 2014

Transformational Leadership

&

Project Management

3/18/14 ©2014 Merit Career Development 1

Tonight’s Goals


Who is an Outstanding Leader?

What words would you use to

describe an outstanding leader?


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Defining Terms

Transactional Leadership


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Defining Terms

Transformational Leadership


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• Is change oriented

• Motivates others to perform beyond

expectations

• Commits to a vision/shared goals

• Solves complex problems

A Transformational Leader is one who


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• Displays…

– Authentic integrity

– Inspires trust

– Models moral behavior, ethics

• Is respected and trusted by “followers”

A Transformational Leader is one who


• Idealized Influence

• Inspirational Motivation

• Intellectual Stimulation

• Individualized Consideration

Transformational Leadership is…

4 I’s


– Behaviors

• Talks about values, beliefs, purpose

• Collective mission and trust

• Generates alignment

– Attributes

• Sets aside self interest for the groups needs

• Instills pride and respect

• Perceived as trustworthy and a role model

Idealized Influence


Idealized Influence


– Articulates a vision • A new, desirable future state

– Speaks with optimism and enthusiasm

– Communicates high expectations

– Expresses complex ideas in simple ways

Inspirational Motivation


– Re-examines assumptions • Gets others to look at problems in new ways

– Seeks different perspectives • Encourages non-traditional thinking

• Appeal to follower’s intellectual curiosity

Intellectual Stimulation


– Listens and coaches

– Recognizes differing needs, abilities, & aspirations

– Helps others develop & reach full potential

– Truly cares about others

Individual Consideration


Idealized Influence

Inspirational Motivation

Intellectual Stimulation

Individualized Consideration

TL and Project Management



“Good leaders do inspire confidence in

themselves…

but a truly great leader inspires confidence

within the people they lead to exceed their

normal performance level.”


Idealized Influence & PM

• Admired, respected, and trusted

• Persistent and determined

• Willing to take risks

• Shows high moral and ethical behavior



Inspirational Motivation & PM

• Gives meaning to followers’ work

• Arouses team spirit

• Illustrates attractive future state

• Clearly communicates expectations



Intellectual Stimulation & PM

• Stimulates followers to be innovative by

– Questioning assumptions

– Reframing problems

– Approaching old problems in new ways

– Not tolerating public criticism of follower

mistakes

– Encouraging followers to try new approaches



Individualized Consideration & PM

• Acts as coach and mentor

• Supports new learning opportunities

• Accepts individual differences

• Sees followers as whole human beings



Outstanding Leader and TL?

Is there a match:

your outstanding leader qualities and TL?


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Apply your learning

New Ideas?


Project Management Training

• Fundamentals – in classroom and online

• Simulations

• Risk Management

• Agile

• Online assessments

• Project Management

• Risk Management

• Communication Skills

• Leadership and Management Skills

• Extensive work with government agencies

Thank You!



Idealized Influence Inspirational Motivation

• Serve as a role model for followers

• Admired, respected, trusted

• Seen by followers as persistent and determined

• Willing to take risks

• Can be counted on to do the right thing

• Demonstrate high standards and ethical moral

conduct

• Give meaning to followers’ work

• Arouse team spirit

• Demonstrate enthusiasm and optimism

• Illustrate attractive future state

• Clearly communicate expectations that followers

want to meet

• Committed to goals and shared vision

Intellectual Stimulation Individualized Consideration

• Stimulate followers to be innovative and creative by

questioning assumptions, reframing problems,

approaching old situations in new ways

• No public criticism for mistakes

• Followers included in addressing problems through

new and creative solutions

• Followers encouraged to try new approaches

• Sees problems from many different angles and

encourages other to do so as well

• Pay attention to follower needs for achievement

and growth

• Act as coach and mentor

• Support new learning opportunities by building a

supportive climate for growth

• Accept individual differences

• Sees followers as whole human beings rather than

just employees

• Uses delegation to enhance follower skills

• Monitor performance to see if followers need

additional direction/support


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