The contemporary leaders have to be mindful of two big changes in the world that we live in and need to build them into their repertoire of skills. The first is to do with the changing dimensions and profile of the workforce with the emergence of millennials – the single largest block of people in our work force. Second is the complexity, uncertainty and volatility of the external environment in which we live. This is aptly coined in the acronym VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous). For More Info:- http://www.peoplesculptors.com/blog/a-contemporary-view-of-leadership/

1. A CONTEMPORARY VIEW OF LEADERSHIP
People Sculptors

2. A CONTEMPORARY VIEW OF
LEADERSHIP
“Young people need to be asked what
matters, not told what matters.”– Jeff
Martin.
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3. The contemporary leaders have to be mindful
of two big changes in the world that we live in
and need to build them into their repertoire of
skills. The first is to do with the changing
dimensions and profile of the workforce with
the emergence of millennial
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4. the single largest block of people in our work
force. Second is the complexity, uncertainty and
volatility of the external environment in which we
live. This is aptly coined in the acronym VUCA
(Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous).
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5. There is a demographic shift being witnessed
across organizations. The baby boomers and
Gen X is being replaced by Millennial.
Sometimes also called, the Gen Y, the
Millennial have been shaped by the
technological revolution that occurred in their
formative years of growing up. Being
connected and tech savvy is in their DNA.
They have seen their parents the baby
boomers working hard day and night, which
has shaped their own views on life style and
work-life balance.
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6. The Leadership skills required to lead these
youngsters in this VUCA world is a bit different
from the conventional styles being practiced
by many managers. Although, it must be said
that some attributes of Leadership are
timeless. They will never change.
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7. Some of the ingredients of leadership like
ability to formulate and articulate a
compelling vision for the organization. There
would never be a time when we would not
require a leader without a vision, a person
who does not have a clear idea of what he or
she wants to do- and the strength to persist in
the face of setbacks, even failures.
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It is difficult to visualize how anyone can lead
without passion and hope. Tolstoy said that
hopes are the dreams of the waking man.
Without hope we cannot survive, much less
progress. Similarly without credibility and
authenticity, a leader would not be trusted.

9. There are 7 skills that can help leaders
thrive in tomorrow’s turbulent
environment:
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10. Decision making under uncertainty
Closely linked to the point above, Leaders
must increasingly resist the temptation to
cope with chaos and complexity by trusting
their gut. At a time of extreme volatility, past
experience is an unreliable guide to future
outcomes. Leaders must create cultures of
constructive scepticism and surround
themselves with people who bring multiple
perspectives and have no fear of challenging
the boss.
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11. Involvement in decisions and change
efforts
Decision-making doesn’t have to be limited to
those in upper management, although most
executives believe it is. Key decisions affecting
employees need to be carried out by
employees, or at least accepted by the
workforce, before they can be realized. By
involving employees in assessing a problem,
determining possible courses of action, and
choosing from alternate solutions, executives
will find that decisions will have a greater
chance of success because they have the
full support of all employees
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12. Open Communication and Quiet
Transparency
Younger workers respond more positively
when they believe that management actually
welcomes their input. Communicate openly to
employees about the organization’s needs,
challenges, and successes. The ability to be
open and authentic about what matters
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13. without being overly self-promoting, is a more
preferred style. In a fast changing volatile world, the
days of dependence on just one hero or two at the
top dictating strategy are well and truly over. Leaders
would tend to be more collaborative with good
conceptual and contextual skills, perhaps resembling
an orchestra conductor rather than a commanding
army general. If authenticity gains the respect and
appreciation of Millennial, vulnerability amplifies it.
Being the most educated generation ever, they know
that we all have the same fears of not being good
enough and smart enough.
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14. Meaning in Work
Millennial are happiest and most engaged at
work when they are making a difference. The
challenge for the organization comes down to
providing the employees work experience that
is both valuable and meaning to them as
individuals.
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15. Empowerment
Perhaps a bigger challenge is to empower them
and give them the space to demonstrate their
capabilities. To many managers used to micro-
managing this is the biggest shift in mind set.
The youngsters may still need guidance and
support in terms of resources. But to keep them
engaged they would need to be given the
empowerment and autonomy in their job. And
lastly, the Millennial need for acknowledgement
is far more than the previous generations.
Recognizing and celebrating their achievements
keeps them engaged.
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16. Provide continual feedback for
performance improvement
• Millennial like feedback; lots of feedback. In
the traditional model, employee performance
was tied directly to compensation, so workers
were reviewed once a year to determine
annual pay raises. Millennial are not content
to wait 12 months for feedback about their
job performance. They want to know where
they stand and what they can do right away to
improve and advance.
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17. Although giving ongoing feedback can be time-
consuming and may seem like a chore, helping
employees do their best work is, after all, job
one for every manager. A related point is the
fact that we live in a world where information is
easily available and ‘downloadable’. Many a
times, the youngsters may have the information
and ‘pseudo’ or ‘superficial’ knowledge. The
manager’s role in this context becomes one of
coach, who allows them to discover the real
world wisdom themselves.
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18. See with a microscope and a
telescope
Lastly in this fast changing world, leaders
would need to view the world thru 2 lenses: a
telescope to consider opportunities in the
future, and a microscope, to scrutinize
challenges of the moment at intense
magnification. Most of us are naturally more
comfortable with one lens: we are either
farsighted or near-sighted but rarely both.
Leaders must use the telescope to watch for
long-term trends, dream big dreams, imagine
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19. where a company should be in 5 or 10 years, and
reallocate resources accordingly. The
accelerating pace of a technological innovation
makes this aspect of a leader’s role more
important than ever. It is the ability to make
things as clear as they can be and communicate
that clarity. It is the ability to see futures that
others cannot see, and finally see hope on the
other side of trouble. The microscope too
affords a critical perspective.
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20. • Leaders must focus their organizations to
challenge conventional wisdom: consider the
implications of unlikely scenarios, and focus
on pressing issues in minute detail. As
organizations grow larger and more
complex, leaders must work harder to stay in
touch with the frontline and view themselves
as reality testers.
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