Once again we have come to the end of another phenomenal opportunity to learn more about Leadership. These past 9 weeks we have covered a considerable amount of information relating to the strategic applications and concepts of leadership development.We have uncovered a historic path leadership and it's many forms have traveled in the transformation from traditional and oligarchical roots to the more complex and adaptive nature defining today's (and tomorrow's) organizations. The times are most definitely a'changing.
The main point to understanding history, of anything, is to understand the journey involved. Where we are today is a product of where we have been and the mistakes and triumphs of the past. Where we are today is the foundation for the direction we are going. The history of leadership is no different. This history of leadership is intertwined with the history of organizational structure in the developed world. However, I would be more apt to state that leadership development was more reactive to the evolution of organizations through industrial revolutions and innovation. Now... in a more complex world with advancements moving at break-neck speeds the two histories are a closer resemblance of a symbiotic relationship. What we now know of leadership and its many faces is reflective of a fluid and adaptive nature of business and social structures.
The genie can not go back in the bottle. We will see less and less of oligarchic, hierarchical organizations as they become obsolete. Polyarchic and flat organizations make more sense to be adaptable to rapidly changing environments. Communication and speed are married to advancement, and adaptability is the new norm. Be fluid or be stagnant, and this is true for so many different types of organizations.
For me, as I move forward into the next phase of my life with my Navy career in my rear-view mirror I, like many, embrace the uncertain future ahead. Uncertainty is no longer to be feared, but welcomed. Uncertainty is the breeding ground for creativity and opportunity. My next adventure will be running a small business retail store with a variety of products designed to enhance the out-door lifestyles of suburban America. I have an opportunity to build upon an established market and find new ways to bring our products to people. We will also be creating jobs as we grow our business. I have a tremendous mentor and leader that has not only embodied the true nature of entrepreneurship, but has plans to take his business to a new level. He has a grand strategy and I will be a part of making his vision happen. We will create and build and grow. We will adapt and overcome... and we will bring many people with us.
The future is bright, and my journey into the complex adaptive nature of leadership has just begun.
JP signing off for Strategic Leadership
The main point to understanding history, of anything, is to understand the journey involved. Where we are today is a product of where we have been and the mistakes and triumphs of the past. Where we are today is the foundation for the direction we are going. The history of leadership is no different. This history of leadership is intertwined with the history of organizational structure in the developed world. However, I would be more apt to state that leadership development was more reactive to the evolution of organizations through industrial revolutions and innovation. Now... in a more complex world with advancements moving at break-neck speeds the two histories are a closer resemblance of a symbiotic relationship. What we now know of leadership and its many faces is reflective of a fluid and adaptive nature of business and social structures.
The genie can not go back in the bottle. We will see less and less of oligarchic, hierarchical organizations as they become obsolete. Polyarchic and flat organizations make more sense to be adaptable to rapidly changing environments. Communication and speed are married to advancement, and adaptability is the new norm. Be fluid or be stagnant, and this is true for so many different types of organizations.
For me, as I move forward into the next phase of my life with my Navy career in my rear-view mirror I, like many, embrace the uncertain future ahead. Uncertainty is no longer to be feared, but welcomed. Uncertainty is the breeding ground for creativity and opportunity. My next adventure will be running a small business retail store with a variety of products designed to enhance the out-door lifestyles of suburban America. I have an opportunity to build upon an established market and find new ways to bring our products to people. We will also be creating jobs as we grow our business. I have a tremendous mentor and leader that has not only embodied the true nature of entrepreneurship, but has plans to take his business to a new level. He has a grand strategy and I will be a part of making his vision happen. We will create and build and grow. We will adapt and overcome... and we will bring many people with us.
The future is bright, and my journey into the complex adaptive nature of leadership has just begun.
JP signing off for Strategic Leadership
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