Lesson 6-2: Leading Change and Leader Development

Describe the areas that are typically addressed in developing leaders. What are specific issues to consider when developing women and members of minority groups?

Leadership Development

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Leadership is a term that has been evaluated by many theorists and defined in different ways over the years as several of these definitions revolve around the process of social influence wherein a leader puts in intentional control over the behavior, affect and cognitions of others. Developing leaders at all levels means approaching every leader concerning their existing techniques and the desired capabilities in maintaining no gaps in development (Bolman & Deal, 2017). The efficiency of any leader also relies on the personal competencies that engage several training skills and developmental operations that are used in enhancing competencies and improving leadership. Some of the areas that are addressed in developing leaders are the ability to solve issues and build trust among the workers. On some occasions, leaders do not have faith in the team that they are leading, hence these developing leaders.

Communication is another area that is typically addressed in developing leaders, as this is fundamental in meeting the set goals and objectives of a business. Leaders must be able to communicate with their employees effectively in passing important information and defending their rights. On the other hand, some factors ought to be considered when developing women plus members of the minority groups, and they include mindset which must be addressed adequately. The minority and women are most likely to create a gender bias or similar mindset that, in turn, makes a leader follow some steps that are considered incorrect (Pinto, 2015). These people also need a fair treat and equal status as a way of appreciating them and encouraging them to work harder. Women and the minority must be empowered in various ways, as this is the only means of making them feel included within the society.

References

Bolman, L. G., & Deal, T. E. (2017). Reframing organizations: Artistry, choice, and leadership. John Wiley & Sons.

Pinto, M. (2015). The right to culture, the right to dispute, and the right to exclude. A new perspective on minorities within minorities.