Organizational Leadership
An organization is all about people and relationships. Organization leadership is about
inspiring its people to excel. It requires an ability to see potentials of the people. A
leader has the inner eyes to recognize people’s capabilities and to facilitate the growth
of people around him.
“Look at the people as they are, and they will remain what they are. Look at the
people as they can be, and they would become what they are capable to be.”
In today’s age, particularly in India those companies that “INNOVATE” are likely to
be more successful. For companies to become perpetually Innovative, a culture needs
to be built up. The leadership has to bring about the culture of Innovation through
directing the energies towards same.
It would involve:
A culture that empowers people.
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Recognition of Innovative thinking.
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Prevalence of outstanding leadership.
Empowering people:
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Leaders who encourage risks, look at problems as opportunities turned inside
out. They are therefore willing to allow people to get involved, and share with
them the enthusiasm that can lead to finding newer, innovative solutions to
problems.
Recognition of Innovative thinking:
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The systematic encouragement of Innovative thinking and of innovative effort
is important to nurture Innovative culture.
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Even in situations where the novel approaches may not have yielded benefits
that may have been wishes for, it is essential to publically applaud such
efforts.
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It is appreciation of those people who have consciously contributed to the
creation of something that is better and more effective.
Outstanding Leadership:
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Leaders can transform organizations. Leaders, who can inspire change, are
those who have certain quality about them.
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Outstanding leaders cannot be satisfied with the status quo. Organizations that
demonstrate high levels of innovation are those that share the beliefs that
things can always be made better than they are today. It is good leaders who
help carry people successfully over uncharted paths.
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This spirit triggers innovative thinking at all levels, and makes organization
survive and grow even in difficult situations.
‘Business Today’ declared best managed companies in India recently. They are Tata
Motors, ICICI Bank, Grasim Industries, Tata Steel, Great Eastern Shipping and
Bharati Airtel. The companies have done well in good and bad times. Their leadership
ensured following principles and success formulae:
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Their vision was courageous.
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They focused on core competences and expanded geographically.
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Creation of operational excellence.
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Best governance. Not only law-abiding, but operations beyond that.
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Top managers have grown from inside ladders.
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Very close relationship of organization with suppliers. Sharing of Vision and
Mission for working towards a common goal.
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No compromise in product Quality.
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Thrust on innovations – To provide value for money.
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Working for the betterment of humanity – Corporate Social Responsibility.
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Better relations with stake holders, namely customers, employees, business
associates, suppliers, depositors and share holders.
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