2. LEADERSHIP 2
E- Leadership
With the many advances in technology, there is an increase in the use of the
Internet in various organizations. Classes in traditional schools are adding virtual
components and the amount of completely virtual schools is increasing. Communication
in educational organizations is mostly done through the Internet, through concepts such
as calendar software and email. E-leadership can occur at various ordered levels in an
organization and can include interactions within organizations. In addition, e-leadership
helps to focus change over time (Gurr, 2014, 113-124).
E-leadership is seen profusely in educational organizations. For example, often
times in group projects it is difficult to schedule enough meetings to entirely complete the
project. Through the use of online programs (email, Google Documents, One Drive)
groups are able to discuss, organize, and plan virtually rather than meeting in person for
all portions of the project. Tasks can be split up online, and then finalized in a final face-
to- face meeting. In terms of leadership, often one or two individuals in the group will
split up the tasks, and lead the group in deciding overall goals and focus points.
E-leadership is the "leading of individuals in multiple locations through the use of
such telecommunication technologies as teleconferencing, internet communication, and
file-sharing systems" (Forsyth, 2014, pg. 307). These different forms of software have
allowed me to be able to connect with classmates, professors, and various other
individuals to successfully collaborate on various tasks. Individuals can be leaders online
and lead various groups through the use of different software such as Doodle Poll,
Google Docs, Outlook Calendar, One Drive, and Email. These tools also allow groups
and organizations to collaborate on various projects.
3. LEADERSHIP 3
References
Forsyth, D. (2014). Leadership. In Group dynamics (6th ed.). Belmont, California:
Wadsworth.
Gurr, D. (2004). ICT, Leadership in Education and E-leadership. Discourse: Studies In
The Cultural Politics Of Education, 25(1), 113-124.
