Question

categorize global leadership differences according to a leader’s use of power, technology, and knowledge management. Provide at least two leadership approaches for implementing change.

Answer 1

The attributes of a good leader is clear goal ,sharp vision, productive communication , recognition , stimulating work ,focus on team interest , integrity inspiration , honesty , balance between mind and body . First we check the challenges related to deligation of power ,technology and knowledge management . Issues related to globalisation are energy and environment security , conflicts over resources and poverty percentage in population , competing in the era of globalisation , global imbalance ,rise of new powers ,economic exclusion ,global cooperation and impact of global health crisis .

Challenges related to power are shortage of resources , delay in getting works done , differential tariff and structure.

Challenges related to technology are -data security , cloud computing , Big data management , open source of software , mobile payment , social media , liabilities , wearable computing , Internet , virtual currencies .

Challenges to knowledge management are sourcing , abstraction , conversion , diffusion and development .

The leadership differences starts from the use and management of these challenges . A good leader is the one who is able to know the best qualities of his people and resources available in the area. But if he leader does not have any of the leadership qualities he/ she would face problems in management of resouces . The management of power ,technology and knowledge management is the most important criteria to check the differences of global leadership . A country who has all the resources but lack any of the management skill does not wodoesthe resources and the people . The attributes of the leadership quality shows how impactful the leader is . A good leader use application of structured methods and a pre-planned framework . For a good leader realization of benefit is considered to be sharp vision to get best .

Lewin's change management theory and approach is the way to implement change . It involves 3 step - unfreeze , change and freeze . In the first step things to be changed are introduced with the use of power ,knowledge and technology . Then change takes place . At 3rd step the changes freeze means accepted by the people .

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Major Approaches & Models of Change Management

by Anastasia BelyhJune 18, 2015

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Change is the only constant reality of life and is observed not just in our personal life but also on the professional front. But do all of us know how to deal with change? No. Managing change and learning to adapt to it takes time, energy, efforts and training and this is the reason why several learned individuals around the globe have come up with properly structured and defined models to manage change.

In this article, we shall go through what change management is and about the various popular change management models that have been effectively and successfully been applied to businesses and industries with the aim of dealing with transition and change.

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In this article, we provide 1) an overview on change management and explain 2) the major approaches and models of change management.

CHANGE MANAGEMENT: AN OVERVIEW

Change Management is the term that is used to refer to the change or transitioning people, groups, companies and projects from one state to another. When this term is applied to businesses and projects, it may refer to a process of transitioning the scope of the project in such a way that it can meet changing requirements and objectives. What happens is that after a certain point in time some changes may need to be introduced as far as functioning, operations, marketing, finance or the other aspects of a business are concerned so as to improve its chances of reaching its goals. Change management involves the application of structured methods and a pre-planned framework so as to steer business from its current state to a desired state.

The main benefit or advantage of the application of change management is that it helps to increase the chances of a business staying on its budget or schedule that in turn leads to higher ROI and realization of benefits. Amidst the high competition and fast paced world, it is important for every organization to move ahead by constantly bringing about useful and structured changes and adapting to new technology and methodologies to meet customer demand.

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MAJOR APPROACHES & MODELS OF CHANGE MANAGEMENT

In order to manage change and implement change strategies, it is important to avoid implementing irrelevant or random methods and try to focus on a suitable plan of action. Change management is an ongoing process that takes time, expertise, dedication and efforts to implement and run. It requires the involvement of people or staff of the company and may also result in these people being affected by the changes too. Before adopting one of the many effective and popular change management approaches and models, an organization must first figure out why it needs the changes and how will the changes benefit it.

The following are some of the best strategies and approaches to implement change management.

1) Lewin’s Change Management Model

Lewin’s Change Management Model is one of the most popular and effective models that make it possible for us to understand organizational and structured change. This model was designed and created by Kurt Lewin in the 1950s, and it still holds valid today. Lewin was a physicist and social scientist who explained the structured or organizational change through the changing states of a block of ice.

His model consists of three main stages which are: unfreeze, change and refreeze. Let’s look at these stages in detail:

• Unfreeze: The first stage of the process of change according to Lewin’s method involves the preparation for the change. This means that at this step, the organization must get prepared for the change and also for the fact that change is crucial and needed. This phase is important because most people around the world try to resist change, and it is important to break this status quo. The key here is to explain to people why the existing way needs to be changed and how change can bring about profit. This step also involves an organization looking into its core and re-examining it.
• Change: This is the stage where the real transition or change takes place. The process may take time to happen as people usually spend time to embrace new happenings, developments, and changes. At this stage, good leadership and reassurance is important because these aspects not only lead to steer forward in the right direction but also make the process easier for staff or individuals who are involved in the process. Communication and time thus are the keys for this stage to take place successfully.
• Refreeze: Now that the change has been accepted, embraced and implemented by people, the company or organization begins to become stable again. This is why the stage is referred to as refreeze. This is the time when the staff and processes begin to refreeze, and things start going back to their normal pace and routine.This step requires the help of the people to make sure changes are used all the time and implemented even after the objective has been achieved. Now with a sense of stability, employees get comfortable and confident of the acquired changes.

And the second approach is McKinsey 7-S framework or model. It has 7 stages -Strategy , Structure ,Systems ,Shared values , Style ,Staff , and Skills . This way it  offers ways and methods to understand an organization. And also take an insight of their work . It has practical approach and components .