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What factor significantly affected the success of the small group launch?
What factor significantly affected the success of the small group launch?
- The resources available for the launch
- The time of year the launch occurred
- The number of leaders developed to support it (correct)
- The size of the group being launched
What was the main mistake made during the launch of Growing Today?
What was the main mistake made during the launch of Growing Today?
- The target audience was not clearly defined
- Products were sold instead of relying on donations (correct)
- The timing of the launch was too late
- The program was not promoted effectively
What does the phrase 'the right action at the right time' imply in terms of leadership success?
What does the phrase 'the right action at the right time' imply in terms of leadership success?
- It suggests that timing is irrelevant in leadership decisions
- It minimizes the risks associated with leadership
- It guarantees that all decisions will succeed
- It is critical in achieving organizational goals (correct)
How did General Lee's strategy change during the initial phases of the Battle of Gettysburg?
How did General Lee's strategy change during the initial phases of the Battle of Gettysburg?
What ultimately happened when General Ewell had the opportunity to take Cemetery Hill?
What ultimately happened when General Ewell had the opportunity to take Cemetery Hill?
What geographical feature contributes most to New Orleans' vulnerability to hurricanes?
What geographical feature contributes most to New Orleans' vulnerability to hurricanes?
What was a primary reason for the delayed evacuation order from Mayor Ray Nagin?
What was a primary reason for the delayed evacuation order from Mayor Ray Nagin?
When was Hurricane Katrina predicted to make landfall near Louisiana?
When was Hurricane Katrina predicted to make landfall near Louisiana?
Which of the following reasons contributed to the community's slow reaction to evacuation orders?
Which of the following reasons contributed to the community's slow reaction to evacuation orders?
What critical element does the author identify as crucial in leadership regarding crisis situations?
What critical element does the author identify as crucial in leadership regarding crisis situations?
What was the consequence of Mayor Nagin's delay in ordering a mandatory evacuation of New Orleans?
What was the consequence of Mayor Nagin's delay in ordering a mandatory evacuation of New Orleans?
Which of the following best describes a leader's action that is 'the right action at the wrong time'?
Which of the following best describes a leader's action that is 'the right action at the wrong time'?
What role did the federal government play during Hurricane Katrina, according to the content?
What role did the federal government play during Hurricane Katrina, according to the content?
What does the phrase 'Law of Timing' refer to in leadership?
What does the phrase 'Law of Timing' refer to in leadership?
What was one of the major mistakes made by Mayor Nagin regarding the Superdome as a shelter?
What was one of the major mistakes made by Mayor Nagin regarding the Superdome as a shelter?
Flashcards
The Law of Timing
The Law of Timing
The concept that the effectiveness of leadership depends heavily on when actions are taken, often more crucial than what to do.
Hurricane Katrina's impact on New Orleans
Hurricane Katrina's impact on New Orleans
A powerful hurricane that devastated New Orleans in 2005, highlighting the importance of effective leadership during a crisis.
Mandatory evacuation
Mandatory evacuation
An order requiring residents to leave an area due to an impending threat, such as a hurricane.
Leadership in a crisis
Leadership in a crisis
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Why Mayor Nagin didn't order an evacuation
Why Mayor Nagin didn't order an evacuation
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Wrong Action, Wrong Time
Wrong Action, Wrong Time
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Right Action, Wrong Time
Right Action, Wrong Time
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Importance of Timing in Leadership
Importance of Timing in Leadership
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Law of Timing
Law of Timing
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Katrina's Leadership Failure
Katrina's Leadership Failure
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Wrong Action, Right Time
Wrong Action, Right Time
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Right Action, Right Time
Right Action, Right Time
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Law of Timing in Leadership
Law of Timing in Leadership
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The Crucial Moment
The Crucial Moment
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The Impact of War on Timing
The Impact of War on Timing
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Study Notes
Hurricane Katrina Leadership Failures
- New Orleans is a low-lying city surrounded by water, frequently threatened by hurricanes
- Hurricane Katrina formed in late August 2005, causing mandatory evacuations in surrounding parishes
- Mayor Ray Nagin delayed mandatory evacuations for New Orleans, prioritizing legal and financial concerns over safety
- Nagin's voluntary evacuation announcement came only after a call from National Hurricane Center director, Max Mayfield
- Nagin ordered a mandatory evacuation less than 24 hours before landfall, leaving many stranded
- Inadequate preparation for evacuees at the Superdome resulted in poor conditions
- Federal government response was also slow, with a delay in declaring Katrina a national incident
- The Red Cross request for aid was denied for a day, further exacerbating the crisis
- Local animal shelter demonstrated better crisis management by evacuating animals two days before the storm's arrival
- The slow and inadequate leadership responses resulted in numerous deaths
The Law of Timing in Leadership
- Effective leaders understand that timing is crucial; equally important as actions taken
- Four outcomes of leadership decisions:
- Wrong action at wrong time: disaster in the Katrina case (Nagin's delayed evacuation)
- Right action at wrong time: Resistance, due to lack of preparation (example of a failed small group program at Skyline)
- Wrong action at right time: mistake in actions/strategies. Example is an attempt to introduce a radio program that required commercialization (Growing Today program)
- Right action at right time: success and positive outcomes (example of Churchill and the moment of seizing critical opportunities in life)
Importance of Timing in Specific Examples
- American Civil War (Battle of Gettysburg): Confederate General Lee's strategy was thwarted by the Union army's preemptive move, and delay by Confederate General Ewell deprived them from seizing the high ground
- Vicksburg and Gettysburg: Lincoln (Union) and Meade (Union) missed opportunities to capitalize on Union victories to hasten the end of the war
Applying the Law of Timing
- Managers focus on doing things right, while leaders focus on doing the right things at the right time
- Analyzing past failed initiatives: Identify goal, leader, planning factors, organizational conditions, market conditions, leverage/obstacles, and potential for better timing
- Preparing for future initiatives: Evaluate understanding of the situation, motives, confidence, decisiveness, experience, intuition, and preparation before making crucial decisions
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