Leadership_Part 5

Millennials born between 1981 and 2000 are also known as Generation Y or Generation Next. They are ethnically diverse, enjoy working in teams, think organizations should be socially responsible and use more technology and social networking tools than previous generations

Leaders who are open to new ideas and accept the diversity among generations are able to influence team members, facilitates a positive work culture and productive work environment

In a diverse workforce, the challenge is for everyone to show sympathy for others. Non-discriminatory behavior means that in words and actions all individuals are treated equally.

Culturally aware workplaces and leaders avoid discrimination (unfair treatment) of people based on their membership of a group – ethnic, gender, age, marital status – or on other characteristics.

Good team leaders are culturally aware and work effectively with diversity. They lead effectively across the three generations (baby boomers, Gen X and Millennials) and collaborate with team members to solve problems and make informed progresses

The role of a leader can be very complex. Its complexity will vary with the size of the team, the tasks facing the team, the length of time the team is together and the expectations of both the organization and the team itself

Part of a team leader’s role is negotiation which is about seeking order and stability through effective planning, allocation of resources, organizing, establishing rules and procedures, controlling and problem solving.

Authentic leadership motivates followers to transcend their own self-interests for the collective good of the organization or team

Transactional leadership exchanges rewards for effort and the meeting of expectations

Transformational leadership is a pattern of transparent and ethical behavior that encourages openness in sharing information needed to make decisions while accepting the inputs of followers.