Emergent Leadership

Emergent Leadership

We’re living in what I call The Emergent Era—a period defined by the emergence of new ways of working, governing, and living. Even though these new patterns aren’t fully formed yet, the systems they’re replacing are waning and in some cases gone completely.

For all institutions, but especially companies, that means we need a new leadership style. Instead of commanding, it means coaching. Instead of minutely defined plans, it means being open to improvisation. Instead of hoarding information, it means sharing it in radically transparent ways. And instead of annual performance reviews or big presentations, it means tapping into a continuous stream of feedback from them, and being willing to give feedback more frequently.

Taken together, these habits add up to Emergent Leadership. I believe it’s not just an optimal way of working for companies looking to innovate, but also an essential way of governing if we’re going to tackle the challenges that are unique to this moment.

Terry Fitch, MBA

Supply Chain Management

6y

Very well stated

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Pedro Fernandes

Focus on progress:constant learner|Writer|Growth Mindset|Challenge the status quo| What matters:People & Tech

6y

100% agreed in the perspective which is just shared in the article. I do 1-on-1 even with team members which do not report directly to me but to my line managers. The continuous engagement is vital and I believe this has 6 pillars : 1. Proud 2. Challenges 3. Improvement 4. Plan 5. The company 6. Suggestions (Individual & Team wise) This should be in a simple conversation, with no pressure, no correct or wrong answers.

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Lesibana Fosu CA (SA)

Global CFO|MBA |Corporate Strategy| Governance| Diverse Team Leadership

6y

I think the approach will unleash every team members potentially and embrace their own uniqueness which is what most employees have been longing for.

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Kirsty Craig

I know your people are amazing...do you???

6y

All great points which will result in a lower staff turnover, better team performance and employees reaching their full potential.

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Khaja Reddy.S

IIM 24 -14+ Years Supplier development l Program Management l Strategy Planning I Manufacturing Engineering I Startup and Business Development Mentor .

6y

Always people are the greatest assets which can't be ignored by any leader . If an leader can set / cultivate right behaviours in people than that organisation stands out as best.

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