41st Annual Meeting of Association for Career and Technical

Education Research

A PROPOSED FRAMEWORK FOR EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP: A CONTEMPORARY

PERSPECTIVE

[ by ]

Vichet Sum, Vichet Sum, M.M.S (M.B.A), M.T.DM.M.S (M.B.A), M.T.Dhttp://www.vichetsum.com

Outline

►► Purpose of the StudyPurpose of the Study

►► Leadership DefinitionsLeadership Definitions

►► Leadership Theories and StylesLeadership Theories and Styles

►► The Proposed FrameworkThe Proposed Framework

►► Ideal Attributes of the True LeadersIdeal Attributes of the True Leaders

►► Comments & QuestionsComments & Questions

►► Contemporary Definition of LeadershipContemporary Definition of Leadership

Purpose of the Study

►► To propose a framework for effective leadership To propose a framework for effective leadership based on a contemporary perspective, and based on a contemporary perspective, and

►► To provide a contemporary definition of To provide a contemporary definition of leadership based on the proposed framework leadership based on the proposed framework

Leadership Definitions

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The Proposed Framework

Leadership in Contemporary

World

The Proposed Framework

The extent that the leader is able to apply his/her conceptual skills to define reality, set directions and vision, and make important decisions for theorganization.

The Proposed Framework

The extent that the leader applies his/her mental andemotional intelligence as well as interpersonal skills in dealing with his/her subordinates fromdiverse backgrounds and the ability to empathize the subordinates’ expectation and needs

The Proposed Framework

The leader’s ability toestablish an essential platform for the subordinates to socialize with him/her and each other inorder to bring about harmony in the organization

The Proposed Framework

Cultural awareness enhances the leader to lead an inclusive workplace that nurtures and maximizes the talents of each person to achieve soundbusiness results

The Proposed Framework

The extent that the leader is able to determine the individual and organizational factors that cause political behavior in theorganization and the leader’s ability, through politicking, to use power and dependency to solve conflicts, negotiate, and allocate essential resourcesappropriately in order to achieve the organizational goals

The Proposed Framework

The leader’s ability to address financial aspects in respect to organizational operations, productions and development.

The Proposed Framework

The extent that the leader isknowledgeable and very well informed of moral action and conduct; what is professionally right;and what is conforming to professional standards -- doing the right thing right with the right people

The Proposed Framework

The extent that leaders are capable in applying technology to create and sustain healthy relationships in organizations

The Proposed Framework

The extent that the leaders are very well informed of the inner-working of organizational businessprocesses and operations, increased expectations, erosion of authority, new management structures, new technologies, competing interests, etc

The Proposed Framework

The ability to seethe whole picture of industry and market trends, increased competition, changing consumerdemand, constrained resources, failed performance, new social values, changing technologies,etc.

Contemporary Definition of Leadership

To influence others toward the achievement of

goals by working with them and through them

Ideal Attributes of the True Leaders

►► The ability to define [economic, social and The ability to define [economic, social and political] reality political] reality

►► Strong conceptual, analytical & interpersonal skillsStrong conceptual, analytical & interpersonal skills

►► The ability to develop a strong and clear vision The ability to develop a strong and clear vision and direction and direction

►► The ability to communicate the vision to the The ability to communicate the vision to the surrounding people surrounding people

►► The ability to communicate effectivelyThe ability to communicate effectively

Ideal Attributes of the True Leaders

►► The ability to adapt to opportunities, threats andThe ability to adapt to opportunities, threats and changeschanges

►► The ability to apply technology in leading peopleThe ability to apply technology in leading people

►► Strong emotional intelligenceStrong emotional intelligence

►► Problem-solving skillsProblem-solving skills

►► Working under pressuresWorking under pressures

►► Strong will, commitment and motivationStrong will, commitment and motivation

Comments & Questions