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The Integral Leader. The role of Trust. Public Service Winter School 5 February , 2014 Fons Trompenaars.
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The Integral Leader The role of Trust Public Service Winter School 5 February, 2014 Fons Trompenaars
What is Trust?trust (n.) c.1200, from O.N. traust "help, confidence," from P.Gmc. *traust- (cf. O.Fris. trast, Du. troost "comfort, consolation," O.H.G. trost "trust, fidelity," Ger. Trost "comfort, consolation," Goth. trausti "agreement, alliance"). Related to O.E. treowian "to believe, trust," and treowe "faithful, trusty" (see true). (1.)[Dictionary Definition]: trust: the faith or conviction in the loyalty, strength, veracity, etc., of a person, processor thing; reliance on the truth of a statement etc., without examination.(Oxford Dictionary).•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••(2.)[Dictionary Definition]: faith: confidence, belief, reliance, especially without evidence or proof; spiritual apprehension of divine truth or intangible realities. (Oxford Dictionary).
Doing More with Less: Main levers to pull Innovation Sustainability Leadership Globalization Einstein: "You can't solve a problem at the same level it was created"! Whilst all organizations share the same types of problems during these difficult times, their approach to them is usually culturally biased and often set in their past. New innovative solutions are required that are grounded in sharp strategy, understand the organization's values, reconcile the competing demands of the perspectives of all stakeholders including shareholders, employees and customers, plus solid branding and impeccable design.
Approaching Dilemmas: Navigating Strategic Tensions And that is what servant leaders do To Trust is to combine Values that are not easily joined….. Therefore scarce... Therefore profitable….
Servant Leadership (Greenleaf) “Servant Leadership is enabling others to perform better”
This approach leads to concrete and measurable actions… Realize and Root Implement Reconciling Actions Impact Reconcile Resolve Cultural Differences Respect Appreciate Cultural Differences Recognize Increase Awareness Time
Core Proposition “Servant leaders have the propensity and competence to help organizations and its teams reconcile dilemmas for better sustainable business performance”
Some hard evidence Our research reveals that propensity to reconcile dilemmas correlates with bottom line business performance Source: 21 Leaders for the 21st Century p429
5. Global or standardized) productsversus local tastes, particular markets 6. Customer is always “right” versus anticipate customers needs Corporate Effectiveness & Efficiency 1. To develop our people versus to become more cost conscious 10. Satisfy our customers at all costs versus shareholder value 8. Operational Agility versus strategic clarity Employee Development & Learning Satisfaction of the Client 4. Reputation in wider communityversus serveour customers wants 2. Reward our people for their mastery versusReward our shareholders for their faith in us 9. Leverage intellectual capital versus innovative projects 7. Equal opportunitiesversus positive discrimination Shareholder Returns & Financial Performance Contributions to Society 3. Keep short-term cash flow versus Invest in long-term sustainability
What is Culture? Please define culture
A model of culture Physical contact Language Work ethic Food Expression of emotion Meeting style Architecture Rhythm & Pace Dress Behaviour Literature
A model of culture Artifacts & Products Norms & Values Explicit Culture
A model of culture Explicit Culture Basic Assumptions Implicit Culture
About Culture Is a dynamic process of solving human problems/dilemmas in the areas of… - Human Relationships - Time - Nature
Rules versus Exceptions Individual versus Team Control versus Passion Specific versus Diffuse Lord versus Servant Sequential versus Synchronic Inner versus Outer Orientation 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
01/ The Car Accident What happens to your friend?
My friend has a definite right as a friend to expect me to testify to the lower figure. He has some right as a friend to expect me to testify to the lower figure. C. He has no right as a friend to expect me to testify to the lower figure. 01/ What right does your friend have?
01/ Dilemma: INTEGRITY • The top 2 of your corporate values are: • Integrity • We respect the cultures of others Please discuss in the context of these values what your answer would be…
01/ Universalism vs Particularism • Consistency • Systems, standards & rules • Uniform procedures • Demanding of clarity • Letter of the law • Flexibility • Pragmatic • Make exceptions • “It depends” • At ease with ambiguity • Spirit of the law
01/ Universalism Friend has no/some right and would not help
01/ Universalism Friend has no/some right and would not help
Global or standardized productsversus local tastes, particular markets Corporate Effectiveness & Efficiency Employee Development & Learning Satisfaction of the Client Shareholder Returns & Financial Performance Contributions to Society
01/ Dilemma Globalism and Localism Global Standards (Critical Mass) Cultural Diversity (Differing solutions)
Global Corporation Multi-Local Corporation Globalization vs. Localism Global centralized Decentralized Multinational
Transcultural Corporation International Corporation Globalization vs. Localism Global centralized Decentralized Multinational
01/ Main Challenges • Mass-Customization • 2. Co-Opetition • 3. It is Cool to be emotional • 4. Moments of Truth • 5. Servant Leader • 6. Just In Time Synchronizing Sequences • 7. Pushing through the Pull
Universalism versus ParticularismIndividualism versus CommunitarianismNeutral versus AffectiveSpecific versus Diffuse Achievement versus AscriptionSequential versus SynchronicInternal versus External Control 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
02/ Individualism versus Communitarianism a) One said: ‘It is obvious that if one has as much freedom as possible and the maximum opportunity to develop oneself, the quality of one’s life would improve as a result.’ b) Another said: ‘If the individual is continuously taking care of his or her fellows then the quality of life for us all will improve, even if it obstructs individual freedom and individual development.’
02/ Individualism Percentage opting for individual freedom
02/ Individualism Percentage opting for individual freedom
02/ Dilemma Reconciliation The Individual and the Team Case Study:Individual Performance versus Team Spirit
02/ The Individual and the Team Reward Individual Performance Stimulate Team Co-operation
02/ Dilemma Reconciliation (1,10)Me, Myself and I withholding Information Reward Teams for Individual Creativity (10,10) ANDReward Individuals for Team Work (5,5)Go for the Small team Team Mediocrity (10,1) Individual Motivation Team Motivation
02/ Main Challenges • Mass-Customization • 2. Co- Opetition • 3. Moment of Truth • 4. It is Cool to be Emotional • 5. Servant Leader • 6. Just In Time Synchronizing Sequences • 7. Pushing through the Pull
Universalism versus ParticularismIndividualism versus CommunitarianismNeutral versus AffectiveSpecific versus Diffuse Achievement versus AscriptionSequential versus SynchronicInternal versus External Control 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
Corporate Effectiveness & Efficiency Employee Development & Learning Satisfaction of the Client 4. Reputation in wider communityversus serveour customers wants Shareholder Returns & Financial Performance Contributions to Society
Rules versus Exceptions Individual versus Team Control versus Passion Specific versus Diffuse Lord versus Servant Sequential versus Synchronic Inner versus Outer Orientation 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
Specific versus Diffuse PUBLIC PRIVATE
04/ Specific versus Diffuse • Specific Relationship
04/ Specific versus Diffuse PUBLIC PRIVATE
04/ Specific versus Diffuse No Relationship