Wednesday, September 18, 2013

14 BECOME AN EXCEPTIONAL LEADER:Leadership In Hard Times and Ethical Collapse

(EXTRACTION FROM LEADERSHIP SKILLS at http://www.mindtools.com)
 
CRISIS PLANNING
Crises happen from time to time.  Crisis planning requires foresight, insight and hindsight.  Planning for crisis is actually planning for something that has not yet occurred but might do, and might have a serious impact on the business.  Crisis planning is important we'll be able to manage it much more successfully if we’re prepared properly in advance!
Contingency planning is a key part of this preparation.  The need for contingency planning emerges from a thorough analysis of the risks that might be faced.  The principles of risk assessment process:
·        Address all business-critical operations
·        Identify risks
·        Prioritizing risks

LEADERSHIP IN HARD TIMES
Leadership is especially critical when organizations have to adapt to difficult business environments.  During difficult times, top-notch leadership skills become even more important.  Leaders who can control costs and conserve cash is needed.  However, leaders who see opportunity and who will strive to seize that opportunity despite all the negativity is also very much needed in times of difficulty.  We need leaders who remain committed to their people.  We also need leaders who can transfer their positive outlook to the people around them.

Spotting Moral Downfalls
Organizations often start out making good, ethical decisions.  The line separating right from wrong can be easy to cross, particularly when people are under pressure to achieve results.  Unethical behaviour and decision-making can become widespread.  There is a need to identify ethical weaknesses in your organization.
Jennings' Seven Signs of Ethical Collapse
1.   Watch the pressure
2.  Watch the Rationalizations!
3.  WATCH FOR The fear that silences
4.  Watch for Complacency
5.  Watch the conflicts!
6.  Watch the Rules and enforce them
7.  VIGILANCE: Watch OUT FOR Complexity; BEWARE OF the fog; UNDERSTAND THE POWER OF TRUTH

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