Ruth Aitken (Netball NZ) spoke at Challenges '08 on "Leadership challenges and lessons from international sport"
The private sector said:
Leadership courage is demonstrated by having a bold goal, standing by your values, showing willingness to front up to the hard decisions and showing dignity in defeat. Just as the golfer has a bag of clubs to use in different situations, so do does the leader need to have a variety of styles to use in different situations.
The local government sector said:
Discuss and agree core values with the team – have visuals and pictures to demonstrate them. Role model the values. Challenge as needed, celebrate, recognise and reward when you see values in action. Help provide a safe environment by stopping and acknowledging when you have made a mistake
The not-for-profit sector said:
Courageous leadership involves clarity of thought, stepping back from the pressure of political cycles. People are passionate when they are empowered to work according to their values – work out strategies to harness this passion. Stop the “doing” and find ways to identify key challenges and take them on
The central government sector said:
Sharing core values must be integrated into practice. Include them in induction, training and development programmes. Use them as screen savers; post visuals throughout the building; have meeting rooms named as values; start a system of internal awards for staff behaviour that demonstrates commitment to the values
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