Leadership in Turbulent Times
()
About this ebook
Turbulent times occur due to crises, which can happen at any
time and in any organisation. Even if the firm is doing well
today, it does not eradicate the possibility of the firm being
thrown into trouble in the nearest future. No one can predict
the future. While leaders of a company are enjoying the good
times, they should equally consider the possibility of turbulent
times; as a result, they should prepare for eventualities. They
should get themselves ready for those times that crisis will be
the order of the day. No one wishes for crises, but the crisis
does not come by wishing for them; they come a random and
the causes can be internal or external.
Preparing ahead of time can prevent the problems of under
preparation for crises. A company and its management should
understand how to manage crises situations when such arise.
The leaders in a company should be visionary enough to get
them set for any problem that may arise.
There is a clear difference between crises leadership and crisis
management. Company A may thrive in times of crises, while
company B may fail in the same situation. One major factor
that differentiates the two is the quality of leadership being
displayed during such period. A manager should show him or
herself worthy of the place of leadership throughout the
crisis-management process. In this text, emphasis will be laid on
several competencies that a leader should have during crises for
effective crisis management; lacking any of these qualities will
not augur well for the company during those severe downturns.
Leaders should develop top quality corporate communication
strategies and also build a foundation of trust among the
members of staff of the organization and those involved in the
supply chain. The foundation thus built can then be used in
preparing the organization for those difficult times.
The last statement indicates that learning about crisis
management should not start when the problem begins, but
should have been well versed long before such a situation
arises. If well managed, the leader can leverage crises situations
for creating a better organization via change creation. The
organization should also not lag in public relations, which is an
integral part of crisis management. PR activities and
communication should not be limited to the members of the
public, but should also involve and include members of staff;
yes, it is crucial to carry the members of staff along during the
crises situation. Despite the place of importance of
communication and PR activities, they are not sufficient to see
the company through the crisis period; more still needs to be
done. It is essential to build a camaraderie spirit among the
member of staff, which will buy the confidence and image of
the organization among the staff member and the general
public. Transparency and wise management of information are
some of the essential factors a good leader should put into
practice during crises management. Many members of staff will
be more disposed to tag along faithfully if they feel carried
along.
Failure to carry members of staff along can have a foreboding
effect on leadership effectiveness, which will not augur well for
the company. The leaders should see the big picture of the
crisis and be able to spot an opportunity that can help the
organization scale through this uncomfortable situation. It is
mandatory for an organization to be professional and humane
in its crisis management activities, considering the increased
competitive state of the business environment.
Read more from Intro Books Team
Cash Flow Analysis Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Crash Course Financial Analysis Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsIntroduction to Business Management Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Child Development Theories Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsManagement Information System Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsInvestment Banking Crash Course Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Psychology of Color Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Balanced Scorecard for Performance Measurement Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Design Thinking Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMechatronics Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Crash Course Business Agreements and Contracts Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Production Management Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Industry 4.0 Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Introduction to Pricing Strategies Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Financial Statement Analysis Fundamentals Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsManagerial Economics Crash Course Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5History of Israel - Palestine Conflict Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Learn and Understand Business Analysis Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Managerial Accounting Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsProject Finance Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCrash Course Financial Modelling Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Learning Theories Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Introduction to Chemistry Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBusiness English Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDiplomacy Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Introduction to Strategy Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Teaching Methods Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsArtificial Intelligence in Banking Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFundamentals of Physics Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBasic Microeconomics Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Related to Leadership in Turbulent Times
Related ebooks
A Joosr Guide to... Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Aimbitious: a Life of Enlightened Self-Leadership: A New Philosophy on Living a Life of Passion, Purpose, and Ultimate Fulfillment Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHow Leaders Decide: Inspiration, Insights and Wisdom from History's Biggest Moments Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSummary and Analysis of Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead: Based on the Book by Sheryl Sandberg Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Pit of Success: How Leaders Adapt, Succeed, and Repeat Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSummarized for Busy People - Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action: Based on the Book by Simon Sinek Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Essential Book of Business and Life Quotations Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFollow These Leaders: Wisdom and Mentorship from the Voices of Success Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFinding Your True North: A Personal Guide Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Leading Through Turbulence: How a Values-Based Culture Can Build Profits and Make the World a Better Place Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Extraordinary Leader: Turning Good Managers into Great Leaders Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5CONNECT: Building Success Through People, Purpose, and Performance Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Eric Schmidt and Jonathan Rosenberg's How Google Works Summary Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5In Plane Sight: Making Faith the Bedrock of Your Career Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSummary of Ariel Levy's The Rules Do Not Apply Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFocused, Fast and Flexible: Creating Agility Advantage in a Vuca World Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Art of Authenticity: Tools to Become an Authentic Leader and Your Best Self Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5What Got You Here Won't Get You There in Sales: How Successful Salespeople Take it to the Next Level Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Summary of Julie Battilana & Tiziana Casciaro's Power for All Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsNo One's Listening and It's Your Fault: Get Your Message Heard During Organizational Transformations Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Shape of Engagement: The Art of Building Enduring Connections with Your Customers, Employees and Communities Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLeaders Eat Last | Summary Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The World Across the Street: A Field Guide for Cultural Differences Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Culture for the Left-Brained Leader: Strategy, Tactics, and Implementation for Transformative Results Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Power to Compete: An Economist and an Entrepreneur on Revitalizing Japan in the Global Economy Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Sheryl Sandberg: From Bossy to Boss Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Jacinda Ardern: Leading with Empathy Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSurviving in the Corporate Jungle: A Backpacker’S Guide Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsTime to Lead: Lessons for Today's Leaders from Bold Decisions that Changed History Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Leadership For You
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The 5AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life. Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Summary of The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Intelligent Investor, Rev. Ed: The Definitive Book on Value Investing Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: 30th Anniversary Edition Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Emotional Intelligence 2.0 Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves: Cheat Sheet Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The 360 Degree Leader Workbook: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How to Win Friends and Influence People: Updated For the Next Generation of Leaders Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Carol Dweck's Mindset The New Psychology of Success: Summary and Analysis Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn't Designed for You Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Communicating at Work Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Emotional Intelligence Habits Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Multipliers, Revised and Updated: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Five Minds for the Future Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/52600 Phrases for Effective Performance Reviews: Ready-to-Use Words and Phrases That Really Get Results Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Workbook: Revised and Updated Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Book of Beautiful Questions: The Powerful Questions That Will Help You Decide, Create, Connect, and Lead Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How to Get Ideas Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable, 20th Anniversary Edition Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Spark: How to Lead Yourself and Others to Greater Success Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High, Third Edition Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Becoming a Person of Influence: How to Positively Impact the Lives of Others Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting out of the Box Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Catalyst: How to Change Anyone's Mind Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Reviews for Leadership in Turbulent Times
0 ratings0 reviews
Book preview
Leadership in Turbulent Times - IntroBooks Team
Leadership in
Turbulent Times
IntroBooks #417
readintrobooks.com
Copyright © 2017 IntroBooks
All rights reserved.
PREFACE
Turbulent times occur due to crises, which can happen at any time and in any organisation. Even if the firm is doing well today, it does not eradicate the possibility of the firm being thrown into trouble in the nearest future. No one can predict the future. While leaders of a company are enjoying the good times, they should equally consider the possibility of turbulent times; as a result, they should prepare for eventualities. They should get themselves ready for those times that crisis will be the order of the day. No one wishes for crises, but the crisis does not come by wishing for them; they come a random and the causes can be internal or external.
Preparing ahead of time can prevent the problems of under preparation for crises. A company and its management should understand how to manage crises situations when such arise. The leaders in a company should be visionary enough to get them set for any problem that may arise.
There is a clear difference between crises leadership and crisis management. Company A may thrive in times of crises, while company B may fail in the same situation. One major factor that differentiates the two is the quality of leadership being displayed during such period. A manager should show him or herself worthy of the place of leadership throughout the crisis-management process. In this text, emphasis will be laid on several competencies that a leader should have during crises for effective crisis management; lacking any of these qualities will not augur well for the company during those severe downturns. Leaders should develop top quality corporate communication strategies and also build a foundation of trust among the members of staff of the organization and those involved in the supply chain. The foundation thus built can then be