A633.9.3.RB- Polyarchy Reflections

A633.9.3.RB- Polyarchy Reflections

     The fact that the world is always changing and humans are always learning new facts means that leadership strategy will forever be evolving.  Just as leadership models of the past may be outdated, redundant, or incorrect, today’s leadership models may one day be ineffective.  For this reason, one of the most important leadership strategies an organization can implement is to be flexible. Being open to change and new ideas means that an organization can always be operating with the best strategy, highest level of knowledge, and most up-to-date theories and information.       

     Knowing that being flexible is the most important strategy an organization can take, my future leadership strategies will reflect this mindset.  I do not believe in being stubborn, as many leaders I have come across tend to be.  As a leader, one can be following the best strategy every developed.  This leader can know the strategy inside and out and really love the strategy.  However, the next day someone could invent an even better strategy.  It makes no sense for leaders to stick to the strategy that once was “the best” and is the strategy they really like, when there are better and smarter leadership strategies available.  Even though it makes no sense to follow a less effective strategy, leaders do it all the time.  People like to stick to what they know and what they think works.  Therefore, it is important that I remember in the future not to be afraid of change.  New ideas are good ideas, and leaders should be open to change and adapt to the ever-changing world in which we live.