Cultural and Generational Leadership Approach
The referenced Exhibit 10-7 of Team Effectiveness in Hall Lecture 8 showcases two behavioral approaches. The two behavioral approaches, were the ones I contemplated amongst, the organization-focused behavior and team-focused behavior. The team focused behavior emphases on building team trust, diagnosing member behavior, delegating authority, and influencing the team” (Druskat & Wheeler, 2003). The organization-focused behavior central prominence is “relating, scouting, persuading and empowering teams” (Druskat & Wheeler, 2003). Regardless of what behavior you prefer, the ending result will result in team effectiveness. The personal approach of leadership through cultural and generational lines I
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The Millenials and Generation X have differing qualities, influences, and core values. Generation X is considered the eldest of the two groups. They value hard work, and pay their dues. (Belhaven University, 2016). Whereas the Millenials are more achievement and cause based, depending on incentives offered. Generation X respects the chain of command or hierarchy (Belhaven University, 2016). They are loyal to the company they work for and are membership oriented (Belhaven University, 2016). Millenials have “helicopter parents” (Belhaven University, 2016), which are parents who are overprotective of their children. Millenials are heavily into social networking, and prefer electronic media twenty-four, seven (Belhaven University, 2016). They are not loyal or committed to one job, because they are always looking for more and better because they feel they have a sense of entitlement (Belhaven University, …show more content…
Christian leadership is also known as servant leadership. Christian leaders compass teams and Jesus’s servant leadership model to build and develop teams to achieve their ultimate potential. Servant leadership headlines the principle of wisdom. As a result, “without counsel plan fail, but with many adviser they succeed” (Proverbs 15:22). “By wise guidance you can wage your war, and in abundance of counselors there is victory” (Proverbs 26:6). In short, decisions we make in life are directly mentioned in the Bible under the do’s and the don’ts. Instead we learn “what is good and acceptable and perfect” (Romans 12:2). Working as team continually reminds us that there is one “chief Shepherd” (1 Peter 5:4). A true leader, answers their calling, possess competence and confidence, and have character. Therefore, it is important to serve as leaders of Christ who live and praise according to their true calling in order to build an effective
Meehan supports her claim by showing examples of characteristics that each generation has. These certain characteristics define them and their perspective. Understanding that Gen Xers like thrift, whether that be thrifted or vintage. Such information is important to
According to Professor Jeffrey Bosworth, in his editorial “Hunting for Hope in Modern America,” he discusses the “screwed” millennial generation and the potential they have to be successful, despite current existing United States problems. Bosworth explains this from three different perspectives: the current issues in America, the positive attributes of the millennial generation, and what the millennial generation should do to succeed. In Bosworth’s opening proposition he elucidates the “[millennial] generation is screwed”. He expounds the millennial generation is predicted to “do worse than the previous generation”.
Everywhere we go, Millennials are a topic of discussion; however more often than not they are being spoken about in a negative tone. Within Johnny Oleksinski’s article “I’m a Millennial and My Generation Sucks,” he argues how everything said about the Millennials is absolutely correct and how his generation sucks. He goes on to say that he falls into the “old soul” group: the ones that are 26 but feel like they belong in an older generation. His audience is primarily the Millennials and his argument is addressing how everything said about them is true and logical and he can prove it because he is apart of the generation. Oleksinski talks about how difficult it is to be so different compared to everyone else in his generation and then goes on to say: “This is my number one rule:
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The study found Gen Y are tech savvy but not great team player, Gen X are entrepreneurial thinking but rank low on executive presence and boomers are team player and loyal but do not adapt so well (Giang, 2013). 78% of the responders agree member of Gen Y are believed to be the most tech savvy who know how to utilize social media to leverage opportunities. 68% of the responders agree that this young workers are most “enthusiastic” about their job. In contrast, Gen Y scored lowest on being team player, hardworking, and productive part of an organization. More Gen Y were interested in how to get a promotion compared to Gen X or Baby Boomers (Giang, 2013).
The Millennials As time passes each generation has its mark on the world, and things change. Every generation has its nickname, for those who are 46 to 64 are called Baby Boomers, 30 to 45 are Generation X, and finally 18 to about 29 are the Millennials. Each generation has left its mark on the world and since the Baby Boomers fashion, cars, and communication has all evolved and grown. The Millennials have impacted the world with their internet use and how they share everything.
In the essay, “The Beat Up Generation”, by Abby Ellin (2014), within several discussions she explores and discusses the division and differences among generations that differ by age group starting with the baby boomers to the GenXers leading up to the generation today, the millennials. She uses factual evidence, examples, studies, and stereotypes to show how millennials are highly criticized by the older generations although they are better to adapt and needed in the changing world. The purpose of the essay is to point out these differences and criticism amongst the generations, how predecessor generations misunderstand the millennial generation. The intended audience refers to any individual that falls into the each generation.
While continuing to exemplify great leadership, he challenges them to expand their influence through those they lead by reproducing the culture of learning he had initiated with them. Finally, he compels the team to embrace the power of multiplication; releasing those they have mentored to train others also (2 Timothy 2:2). As Scott Wilson indicates, this model of leadership development is not new, but instead is how Jesus equipped his followers to discharge their responsibility to make disciples of
Millennials, or America’s youth born between 1982 and 2000, now number 83.1 million and represent more than 25 percent of the nation’s population, according to the new U.S. Census Bureau. Millennials are tech savvy, diverse and have the most liberal attitudes in regards to social and cultural issues than any other generation. Yet the older generation considers them to be a lazy, narcissistic and an egotistical group of people. This is false, the millennial generation is actually the smartest, most open-minded and self-involved individuals society has ever seen. Joel Stein (Time Magazine), believes “[millennials] are pragmatic idealists, tinkerers more than dreamers, life hackers”, they are filled with confidence and high expectations.
We want to be able to influence people to do God's will, much of which requires a certain level of expertise in order to be effective (witnessing, teaching, discipling, etc.). This means that in the first place, the leader is concerned with the learning process, and how to bring about rapid and permanent learning. A child must learn to walk, talk, and feed herself. Christians must learn to pray, study, love others, admit sin etc. Vision has always been considered an important component in leadership, both in Christian and secular circles.
(Matthew 20:26–28). It is sad commentary in the world today that we have many leaders but very few servants. Many people want to “exercise authority,” but only a few want to serve. We should have an attitude to be like Christ’s in that we recognize others better than ourselves and do nothing out of vanity or selfishness. Rather, we must look out for the interests of another, and this means every leader is a
Adapt your leadership style, and how you get the best out of them is a team concept based in being able to provide each team member with the type of leadership that will make them the most effective and achieve their personal and team goals at the same time. This is something all leaders should employ because everyone is different, and there are different things that motivate them as individuals. Therefore, customizing your leadership style for different team members will lead to a more successful team overall because each person would be getting the proper leadership style needed to achieve their highest chance of
But wait were not the baby boomers the generation of “the pre-AIDS years of free love, the free education, the happy dilettantish flirtations with radicalism,….. the big cars, the enduring sense of smugness”(Hawking). Furthermore, now they have the nerve to accuse their kids for their repercussions. The millenials are the general population who having to experience the “hangover from the baby boomers party”(Hawking). Millenials are drowning in college debt and having to pay off liabilities that the baby boomers generation created.
Implementing training programs where all generations can learn about each other’s differences can help employees understand how and why each generation works. Workshops in which multigenerational workforces can share work experience and mentor each other can assist in creating a sense of community and a supportive environment where employees can be open and share their ideas an collaborate with each other in order to better their organization. Millennials are perceived as being disloyal and quick to search for new employment when they unhappy in their work environments, but due to starting their careers during times of recession, Millennials try to maintain their roles in the workplace to remain financially stable. The main reason for turnover among Millennials is a result of exclusion, slow growth within the workplace, and limited development opportunities. Finding gratification and meaning to their work is important to Millennials so that they can excel and be productive in the workplace that is supportive of their work.
According to Blake and Mouton (1964), this is the best leadership style to be adopted. Team leaders pay high and equal attention towards the production needs and people relations. This method relies heavily on making employees feel themselves to be constructive parts of the company (Blake and