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The study focuses on the behaviors of leaders and how these behaviors impact the success of organizational ______.
The study focuses on the behaviors of leaders and how these behaviors impact the success of organizational ______.
change
Leader-centric behaviors tend to negatively impact change success by being ______, directing, and expecting followers to follow the leader’s example.
Leader-centric behaviors tend to negatively impact change success by being ______, directing, and expecting followers to follow the leader’s example.
controlling
Successful leaders employ facilitating and engaging behaviors to foster ______ and adaptability in their teams.
Successful leaders employ facilitating and engaging behaviors to foster ______ and adaptability in their teams.
engagement
Leaders communicate the need for change effectively by telling __________ stories.
Leaders communicate the need for change effectively by telling __________ stories.
In a directive change approach, leaders tightly ______ change from the top.
In a directive change approach, leaders tightly ______ change from the top.
The emergent approach to change focuses on sensemaking and guiding ______.
The emergent approach to change focuses on sensemaking and guiding ______.
Creating __________ change ensures that the change is based on a deep understanding of the issues.
Creating __________ change ensures that the change is based on a deep understanding of the issues.
One of the framcap behaviors, the ______, creates magnetic energy that aligns the organization with its purpose.
One of the framcap behaviors, the ______, creates magnetic energy that aligns the organization with its purpose.
Engaging others in the change process builds __________ and alignment across the organization.
Engaging others in the change process builds __________ and alignment across the organization.
Successful leaders balance emotional engagement, psychological safety, and adaptive __________.
Successful leaders balance emotional engagement, psychological safety, and adaptive __________.
Leaders providing emotional and psychological ______ during uncertain times help their teams feel secure.
Leaders providing emotional and psychological ______ during uncertain times help their teams feel secure.
Transforming space fosters conditions for ______ in the present moment, encouraging innovation.
Transforming space fosters conditions for ______ in the present moment, encouraging innovation.
Sensemaking involves helping others make sense of the change by framing it within the organization’s broader __________.
Sensemaking involves helping others make sense of the change by framing it within the organization’s broader __________.
Leader-centric behaviors like __________ are typically associated with less successful change implementation.
Leader-centric behaviors like __________ are typically associated with less successful change implementation.
Attractor behavior involves connecting emotionally with employees and aligning their personal __________ with the organization’s purpose.
Attractor behavior involves connecting emotionally with employees and aligning their personal __________ with the organization’s purpose.
Transforming Space allows leaders to foster informal discussions to engage team members and ensure that they feel __________ and valued.
Transforming Space allows leaders to foster informal discussions to engage team members and ensure that they feel __________ and valued.
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Study Notes
Key Concepts and Definitions
- Emphasizes the behavior of leaders and their impact on organizational change.
- Distinguishes between Shaping behaviors (leader-centric) and Facilitating & Engaging behaviors (supporting others).
- Shaping behaviors include controlling, directing, and expecting followers to mimic the leader.
- Facilitating and engaging behaviors encourage engagement and adaptability and are crucial for successful change implementation.
Key Frameworks
- Change Approaches
- Directive: Tightly controlled change from the top, driven by shaping behaviors, less effective.
- Self-Assembly: Direction set from the top, but local managers implement with some flexibility.
- Master: Overall direction from top leaders but with significant involvement from various levels.
- Emergent: Decentralized change initiated anywhere in the organization, emphasizing sensemaking and guiding principles.
- Framcap Behaviors:
- Attractor: Creates magnetic energy aligning the organization with its purpose.
- Edge and Tension: Challenges the organization, confronts necessary changes, disrupts unhealthy patterns.
- Container: Provides emotional and psychological security during periods of uncertainty.
- Transforming Space: Fosters conditions for innovation and adaptation in the present moment.
Competencies and Behaviors of Successful Leaders
- Creating the Case for Change: Effectively communicates the need for change, engaging others with compelling stories.
- Creating Structural Change: Ensures change is based on a deep understanding of issues and supported by consistent tools and processes.
- Engaging Others: Invites involvement in the change process to build commitment and alignment company-wide.
- Implementing and Sustaining Change: Develops plans, monitors progress, and ensures change efforts are sustained over time.
- Facilitating and Developing Capability: Encourages individuals to take ownership of the change process, providing support for problem-solving.
Research Findings
- Framcap behaviors (Attractor, Edge and Tension, Container, Transforming Space) are associated with higher change success than Shaping behaviors.
- Balancing emotional engagement, psychological safety, and adaptive capacity while challenging the organization leads to better change outcomes.
- Leader-centric (Shaping) behaviors generally result in failure, especially in complex environments where collective engagement and adaptability are key.
Strategic Elements
- Sensemaking: Leaders guide others to understand how changes align with the organization's broader goals.
- Balancing Emotional and Cognitive Aspects: Leaders manage emotional and cognitive aspects of change, promoting security and clarity while encouraging growth.
- Adaptive Leadership: Reflective, adaptive leaders aligned with evolving organizational needs are more effective.
Examples from the Study
- Attractor Behavior: Leaders create energy by connecting emotionally with employees and aligning personal goals with the organization's purpose.
- Edge and Tension: Leaders challenge assumptions and hold teams accountable, driving high standards.
- Transforming Space: Leaders foster informal discussions, ensuring team members feel heard and valued during the change process.
Conclusion
- Successful change leadership embraces behaviors that engage and enable others, moving away from leader-centric approaches.
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