Leading Effectively e-Newsletter - October 2005 Issue

Leading in Times of Transition

Change is constant. Rarely do we get accustomed to one change before we must adapt to another. This rapid pace of change creates particular challenges for today's leaders, requiring them to focus simultaneously on managing the business and providing effective leadership for their employees. More often than not, it is the focus on the people side that loses out. Adapted from CCL's newest book, Leading With Authenticity in Times of Transition by Kerry Bunker and Michael Wakefield, this issue of Leading Effectively will help you find a more balanced, effective approach to leadership.

Articles

The New Reality: Extraordinary Times Are Ordinary
Forget the notion of keeping up with change — organizations are awash in it. In these times when unrelenting change is becoming the norm, leaders have no choice but to adapt and help others to adapt.  (more...)

12 Leader Competencies: What It Takes In Times of Transition
For many leaders, managing the business and addressing the needs of workers are at odds. They ask, "How can I make the tough decisions if I have to focus on the emotions and concerns of my employees?" The answer isn't about choosing either the people or the business, according to CCL's Kerry Bunker. Instead, the answer lies in being authentic and building trust.  (more...)

The Inner Leader: The Personal Side of Transition
Keep cool. Never let them see you sweat. It's my job to shoulder the burden. Show them who's boss. Stay tough. If you're like many managers, these are the kind of messages that play in your head during times of change. But to be most effective, leaders must set aside such expectations and take a careful, honest look inward.  (more...)

Trust Me: Communication Is Key
Effective communication involves much more than sharing information. It is about building trust. And leaders who are trusted ? even in times of great difficulty - are skilled communicators.  (more...)

What's Your Response?
Balancing the twelve leader competencies is different for everyone. Your tendency to emphasize one set of competencies over another - particularly in times of stress - is tied to your personality, education, training and life experience. To better understand your tendencies, take this brief self-assessment.  (more...)

Developing the Strategic Leader Poll Results
Our September 2005 Leading Effectively e-Newsletter Strategic Leadership Part II: How to Contribute to Your Organization's Success, asked our readers about their developmental needs when it comes to strategic thinking, acting and influencing.  (more...)

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Further Your Development

CCL-Europe Managing Director Rudi Plettinx will chair a two-day seminar in London on the 23rd and 24th of November 2005 on "Selecting, Developing and Retaining Tomorrow's Leaders," an Osney Media production. Kim Lafferty, Regional Director for the UK and Ireland, CCL Europe, will assist Rudi in running the seminar, with presentations by senior HR managers from companies including Royal Dutch Shell, Barclays, Siemens and GlaxoSmithKline.

Rudi and Kim will guide participants through discussion and brainstorming sessions focusing on current hot topics such as using international mobility to develop and retain talent, individual leadership development, measuring success and becoming an employer of choice. Then, at the close of the two-day event, Rudi and Kim will provide an overview of the outcome and recommendations.

A limited number of places are still available for attendance at the seminar.

For more information or to register, visit the Osney Media Web site.

For information about CCL-Europe, visit www.ccl.org/europe.

Recent Topics

• Strategic Leadership Part II: How To Contribute to Your Organization's Success, September 2005
• Leadership & Health, August 2005
• Identity: A New View for Leading in a Diverse World, July 2005
• Developing Leadership Talent, June 2005
• Building Your Team's Morale, Pride and Spirit, May 2005