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Ontario Library Association Mary Ann Mavrinac University of Toronto Mississauga Feb 1, 2008
Agenda
Introduction: Agenda and Learning Outcomes Context: Leadership, Environment, Learning Focus on Self Experiencing Organizational Change - Findings Benefits: Organization and Self Action plan: personal Leadership Focuser Conclusion
Learning Outcomes
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Understand why leadership begins with self Identify three stages of experiencing organizational change Knowledge of strategies for successful leadership Understand benefits and impact on self and organization Develop personal Leadership Focuser (action plan)
Ground Rules
Questions always welcome! There are no interruptions Participation is encouraged Keep names, identities out of discussion Any confidential matter stays inside these walls
Context: Leadership
Leadership is a relationship of influence between at least two people, not necessarily related to position, who strive towards a shared purpose which results in meaningful and substantive change.
Context: Environment
We basically do not know what the world of tomorrow will be like, except that it will be different, more complex, more fast-paced, and more culturally diverse. This means that organizations and their leaders will have to become perpetual learners.
(Schein, Organizational Culture and Leadership, 2004, p. 394.)
Is it possible to imagine a [organizational] culture that, by its very nature, is learning oriented? Can one stabilize perpetual learning and change?
Focus on Self
Consequences of Self: o Planning o Decision-Making and Self-Control o Self-conceptualization and Evaluation o Introspection o Perspective Thinking
(Leary, The Curse of the Self, 2004)
Focus on Self
The ability to self-reflect is an essential feature of the human psyche, yet it is also a curse.
Deluding Arming
Letting Go Strategies
Experiencing Organizational Change: Building a Foundation Transforming Moment Reflecting Relearning Committing/Recommitting
Liberating Strategies
Experiencing Organizational Change: Focusing on Facts Using Values Serving Self, and Others *Quieting Self Going with the Flow Strategizing Seeing Opportunity
(*Concept from Leary, The Curse of the Self, 2004, p. 46)
Liberating: Strategizing
Im looking at my optionsand I weigh them and make my decision.Ill try it outMy coping strategy is to focus on my [job], do the best that I can, and to do lots of listening and observing of the administration and decide: do I want to stay or do I want to go?
Liberating Strategies
Experiencing Organizational Change: Focusing on Facts Using Values Serving Self, and Others *Quieting Self Going with the Flow Strategizing Seeing Opportunity
(*Concept from Leary, The Curse of the Self, 2004, p. 46.)
Leadership Focuser
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Leverage strengths into actions and outcomes Strengthen areas in need of improvement into actions and outcomes Commit to outcomes through tangible actions starting tomorrow through to 1 year
Leadership Focuser
1 Year Employ the strategy of seeing opportunity in all leadership and work activities.
Leadership Focuser
Tomorrow Write down why seeing opportunity is important for my leadership development.
Leadership Focuser
1 Week List specific examples where I felt a negative or anxious response to change. Note the strategies I used in responding negatively, including emotions and behaviour. Be detailed. Identify leaders who see opportunity in all they do. Contact a leader to ask them to be my personal coach.
Leadership Focuser
1 Month Continue to log negative responses to change. When I am comfortable with change, what is different? Use journaling to better understand why I am uncomfortable in certain situations. Patterns emerging? Create an opportunity from anything negative or annoying.
Leadership Focuser
3 Months Utilize leadership strategies of focusing on facts strategizing and quieting self when I feel uncomfortable with change. Ask questions. Dont make assumptions. When I falter, deconstruct the situation. Why I am responding this way? Write it out. Discuss with coach. Be kind to myself
Leadership Focuser
6 Months Focus on one change initiative in my organization in which I am feeling particularly uncomfortable. Develop a detailed approach to manage this change using strategy of seeing opportunity. When barriers occur, seek opportunities to overcome these barriers by developing an action plan. Note benefits when I turn a challenge into an opportunity.
Leadership Focuser
1 Year Employ the strategy of seeing opportunity in all leadership and work activities. Celebrate!
We basically do not know what the world of tomorrow will be like, except that it will be different, more complex, more fast-paced, and more culturally diverse. This means that organizations and their leaders will have to become perpetual learners.
(Schein, Organizational Culture and Leadership, 2004, p. 393.)
Comments? Questions?
maryann.mavrinac@utoronto.ca