The concept of adaptive leadership was introduced by Dr. Ronald Heifetz and Marty Linsky at Harvard University. It was realised that the top-down leadership model is no longer relevant and effective in today's ever-changing world. It is impractical to expect that one person, the leader, can solve all the problems that a business, company or organisation may experience.
We are well aware how our lives have been impacted by COVIC-19. Challenges and disruption abound. Hence, the need for a new kind of leadership if leaders are to develop and adapt and adaptive leadership fits the bill.
In a Harvard Business Review article, Ramalingam, Nabarro, Oqubay, Carnall, and Wild ( 2020) help us to understand what they mean by adaptive leadership. They explain that it is "the ability to anticipate future needs, articulate those needs to build collective support and understanding, adapt your responses based on continuous learning, and demonstrate accountability through transparency in your decision-making process."
The infographic below shares some qualities of an adaptive leader.
Which quality do you need to further develop?
https://www.neu21.com/blog-archive/10-qualities-of-an-adaptive-leader
November 11, 2020