An Effective Organizational Leader
An Effective Organizational Leader
Gregory Young
Organization Theory
Dr. Allen Lowery 11-26-2012
Assuming different roles within a job setting can be difficult, and at times it can be fairly easy. Within law enforcement changes are bound to happen and how you perceive the change is very crucial to the department, or that particular unit. Officers that you deal with sometimes do not feel very apprehensive to change. It then becomes a characteristic of the leader to help with the new move or change. Many times because you are the leader, how you deal with situations will impact how your subordinates deal with the same situations. A team, unit, or department will function very efficiently if they know that trust and respect is a part of the working relationship. Relationships are very important in team building. Being a leader is not an easy task. There are many traits one must have before calling themselves a competent successful leader. Not having some of these characteristics doesn’t mean you are not considered a worthy leader. Successful leaders are a work in progress. Characteristics of a successful leader include: Knowledgeable Character Leads by example Integrity Self-Control Good work ethic Encouraging Caring Has a vision Supportive Empathetic Good Mentorship Honest Trustworthy Be hands off Approachable Professional Be Fair
It is the opinion of some that a good leader is born and the opinion of others that a leader is made. As a leader you have to assume command, and know that everything that occurs from that moment on is that leader’s responsibility. There are many questions that one might ask themselves when trying to gain an understanding of what type of leader they are. To be an effective leader is to have character. Character is broke down into many different areas. Being a trustworthy person is a big part of character. Having an honest relationship with
Gregory Young
Organization Theory
Dr. Allen Lowery 11-26-2012
Assuming different roles within a job setting can be difficult, and at times it can be fairly easy. Within law enforcement changes are bound to happen and how you perceive the change is very crucial to the department, or that particular unit. Officers that you deal with sometimes do not feel very apprehensive to change. It then becomes a characteristic of the leader to help with the new move or change. Many times because you are the leader, how you deal with situations will impact how your subordinates deal with the same situations. A team, unit, or department will function very efficiently if they know that trust and respect is a part of the working relationship. Relationships are very important in team building. Being a leader is not an easy task. There are many traits one must have before calling themselves a competent successful leader. Not having some of these characteristics doesn’t mean you are not considered a worthy leader. Successful leaders are a work in progress. Characteristics of a successful leader include: Knowledgeable Character Leads by example Integrity Self-Control Good work ethic Encouraging Caring Has a vision Supportive Empathetic Good Mentorship Honest Trustworthy Be hands off Approachable Professional Be Fair
It is the opinion of some that a good leader is born and the opinion of others that a leader is made. As a leader you have to assume command, and know that everything that occurs from that moment on is that leader’s responsibility. There are many questions that one might ask themselves when trying to gain an understanding of what type of leader they are. To be an effective leader is to have character. Character is broke down into many different areas. Being a trustworthy person is a big part of character. Having an honest relationship with