Leading Gen Y – A Transformational Leadership

StyleA. Z. Hamidi – 5 Juli 2011

Presentation for Half Day Seminar in Infomedia Nusantara

(James McGregor Burns. Political Scientist, Campaigner for John F Kennedy)

L E A D E R S H I P

“One of the most observed and least understood phenomena on earth”

Soekarno Soeharto Soesilo. . . .

Soe-kerberg

Leaders…

L E A D E R S H I P is about influence…

““ The process of influencing others to understand and agree about what needs to be done and how to do it, and the process

of facilitating individual and collective efforts to accomplish shared objectives” (Yukl, 2006).

Leadership occurs…. anywhere

Leader Effectiveness

How can we tell a “good” leader from a “poor” leader? (What results would we expect to see from a “good” leader?)

◦Performance (the job gets done)◦Motivation (followers are

energized)◦Effort (followers try hard)◦Satisfaction (followers are happy)

Leading Gen Y

Why Attention to Generation in the Workplace is Important?

When left not addressed can lead to:

• Misalignment of goals and effort• Lost opportunities (sales,

service, etc.)• Poor communication• Greater change resistance• Poor teamwork• Lower staff engagement• Greater staff turnover• Unnecessary conflict• Waste, sabotage, workplace

violence

As one of the Windows Security Team says, “Generation Y wants to work on cool, cutting-edge projects, and Generation Y wants to be recognised for its work by peers, family and friends.” And

if such projects aren’t provided in the workplace, many will choose to find them in online communities and work on them – for free – in their spare time.

When Theory Y Meets Gen Y

As one of the Windows Security Team says, “Generation Y wants to work on cool, cutting-edge projects, and Generation Y wants to be recognised for its work by peers, family and friends.” And if such projects aren’t provided in the workplace, many will choose to find them in online communities and work on them – for free – in their spare time.

Theory Y says humans are intrinsically motivated to do a good job, and if the right conditions can be created, employees will give their discretionary time for free. Theory Y behaviour came naturally to Smith. Two decades at Microsoft had given him a good intuitive feel for how to get the best out of people.

Which Leadership Style Needed?

…there is no one best style of leadership.

Successful leaders are said to be able to adapt their leadership style to

meet subordinates’ needs and particular

situation (Davenport,1998).

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Gen Y Values…

• Meritocracy• Non-Traditional• Camaraderie• Integration personal

life and work• Independence

Transfomational Leadership

“The process whereby an individual engages with others and creates a connection that raises the level of motivation and morality in both the leaders and follower”

Characteristic of Transformational LeadershipRon Riggio defines the characteristics as….

Charismatic, visionary leaders who transform organizations through empowering followers.

Leaders who bring out the best in followers and develop them into leaders.

Leaders who motivate and challenge teams to perform at levels beyond expectations.

Model of Transformational Leadership

TransformationalLeadership

TransactionalLeadership

Laissez-FaireLeadership

Components of Transformational Leadership

Idealized Influence serving as positive role models for followers (“walking the talk”).

Inspirational Motivation motivate and inspire followers by providing meaning and challenge.

Components of Transformational Leadership

Intellectual Stimulation stimulate followers to be creative/innovative by questioning assumptions, reframing problems, and devising new solutions.

Individualized Consideration paying special attention to followers’ needs and concerns; developing followers via mentoring/coaching

Transactional Leadearship Components

Transactional Leadership is most common and involved exchanges between leaders and followers

Contingent Reward - The exchange process between leaders and followers in which effort by followers is exchanged for specified rewards

Management by Exception - Leadership involves corrective criticism, negative feedback and negative reinforcement.

Active - Watches follower closely to identify mistakes/rule violations

Passive - Intervenes only after standards have not been met or problems have arisen

The absence of leadership. A hands-off, let-things-ride approach. Refers to a leader who abdicates responsibility, delays decisions, gives no feedback, and makes little effort to help followers satisfy their needs.

Non Leadership Components (Laissez Faire)

Focus of Transformational Leaders:

Transformational Leadership Approach

• Leaders empower and nurture followers

• Leaders stimulate change by becoming strong role models for followers

• Leaders commonly create a vision

• Leaders act as change agents• Leaders are social architects

Focus of Transformational Leaders

Competencies to be Developed..

• Management of Attention– having a vision– outcomes/goals

Management of Trust

Competencies to be Developed..

• Management of Meaning– creating a social

culture, know– bonding

Management of Selfknow one’s own skills &

lack thereofprofessional

development

Transformational Leaders in Everyday Life

Parents Coach

Transformational Leaders in Everyday Life

Religious Leaders Entrepreneur

Concluding Remarks…

• Gen Y is part of the organization workforce.• They values things that might different from other

generations.• They need leadership style that could foster their values

and strengthen their motivation.• The organization leader should use approach that could

foster Gen Y values as well as organization goal.• To be able to lead effectively leaders should improve their

competencies.

Thank You