{"id":692,"date":"2017-01-01T13:31:34","date_gmt":"2017-01-01T13:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tojoeapen.com\/blog\/?p=692"},"modified":"2017-01-03T05:20:40","modified_gmt":"2017-01-03T05:20:40","slug":"leadership-development-for-smaller-organizations-in-the-new-year-4-topics-to-consider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tojoeapen.com\/blog\/leadership-development-for-smaller-organizations-in-the-new-year-4-topics-to-consider\/","title":{"rendered":"Leadership Development For Smaller Organizations In The New Year – 4 Topics To Consider"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Happy New Year to all readers!<\/p>\n

Many smaller organizations find it difficult to figure out relevant activities in the area of leadership\/management development. Related questions come up frequently and at times, a mistaken perception exists that leadership\/management development is only applicable to larger organizations.<\/p>\n

If left ignored, this is one area that will hurt any organization in many ways. Worrying symptoms start showing up in different areas for the organization including stakeholder engagement, execution and it becomes difficult to diagnose the real problem as time passes.<\/p>\n

Here are four topics under leadership\/management development for leaders and HR teams to consider.<\/p>\n

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  1. Any development effort starts with\u00a0developing self awareness<\/strong>. Leadership self awareness development can start with understanding oneself deeper through facilitated 360 degree\/other feedbacks, personality assessments (like MBTI, Hogan etc.) and follow-up reflections\/coaching sessions. These sessions can be facilitated at the individual or team level, or a combination of both for quality reflection and action. Periodic follow-up interventions are invaluable for any development effort. Self aware leaders also recognize\u00a0coaching opportunities<\/a>\u00a0for themselves and their team members toward meaningful results.<\/li>\n
  2. A related impactful area to consider focusing on is leadership\u00a0team development<\/strong>. Many leaders\u00a0miss the opportunity<\/a>\u00a0or don’t take the time to consciously reflect on establishing the\u00a0building blocks<\/a>\u00a0of developing an effective team and co-creating a focused agenda with the team. When teams are not developed consciously and carefully especially at senior levels, it leaves room for potential confusion, conflict and frustration. Even for well established teams, this is an important topic to revisit consistently and not to be taken for granted. Supporting\u00a0leadership transitions<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0in this context also become highly relevant.<\/li>\n
  3. Building a\u00a0shared understanding\u00a0<\/strong>of what “leadership<\/strong>“or being a leader in the organization means (leadership constructs) will help clarify expectations. Support can be provided through\u00a0training programs<\/strong>\u00a0for first time managers, middle managers and leaders. The more leaders understand what it means to be and is expected from a leader in the organization, the more impactful results organizations can consistently achieve through them.<\/li>\n
  4. Building a\u00a0shared understanding<\/strong>\u00a0on the\u00a0organization’s strategy, values and culture<\/strong>\u00a0is often an important item that loses focus. Many times, the clarity on values and culture stays strong with only the founding or early members. As a result, many people tend to apply their own interpretations which leads the organization’s value system in different directions and dilution over time. Sometimes, there is a need for a discussion on how the culture has evolved or needs to change in the context of business direction. Reinforcing and aligning the organization’s understanding and shared beliefs will ensure stronger cohesion, commitment and execution across the board. This can be facilitated through various well designed OD\/HR, engagement and communication initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you are a leader or HR professional in a smaller organization considering impactful activities to implement in leadership\/management development, these may be some practical and actionable ideas to think about for the new year. It is important to constantly be aware of the\u00a0paradox of busyness & development<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Best wishes for a Meaningful, Impactful and Successful 2017.<\/p>\n

    Tojo
    \nLead-Wise<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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