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March 3 rd , 2010. Authentic or `Conform. Dora Kazimer , David Wormald , and Viva Nsair. What’s wrong with this picture exercise . Authentic or Conforming. What’s wrong with this picture exercise . Authentic or Conforming. As a leader you need to be authentic but conform.
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March 3rd, 2010 Authentic or `Conform DoraKazimer, David Wormald, and Viva Nsair
What’s wrong with this picture exercise Authentic or Conforming
What’s wrong with this picture exercise Authentic or Conforming
Class Exercise Team A does the practice 5 times but slow Team B does the practice 10 times but fast
Sociability Relations between individuals who are likely to see each other as friends • Negatives • Tolerate power performance • Indulgence and compromise • Inhibit change • Positives • More productivity • Helps process innovation
Solidarity Task-focused cooperation between individuals and/or groups; arises from perceived shared interest; can produce intense focus • Positive • High degree of focus • Mobilized swiftly • Rapid, targeted actions • Negative • Do the wrong thing highly efficiently • Less creative • Focused view of org
Quadrophenic Cultures Mercenary Cultures Communal Cultures Solidarity Fragmented Cultures Network Cultures Sociability
Quadrophenic Cultures are beneficial to understand organizational culture in order to frame the balance of leadership authenticity and conforming
Discussion Questions As a leader, should you conform or be authentic? How important is this should the leader wish to change the organizational culture?