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Leading in Turbulent Times Dr. Paul Gentle

Leading in Turbulent Times Dr. Paul Gentle. ODHE 18 May 2011. Quick Quiz. Match the analogy to the leadership role: Head of Department SMT member Programme leader Academic development director “Pushing a pea uphill with my nose” “Plumbing a building – essential but no-one sees it”

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Leading in Turbulent Times Dr. Paul Gentle

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  1. Leading in Turbulent TimesDr. Paul Gentle ODHE 18 May 2011

  2. Quick Quiz Match the analogy to the leadership role: • Head of Department • SMT member • Programme leader • Academic development director • “Pushing a pea uphill with my nose” • “Plumbing a building – essential but no-one sees it” • “Trying to drive a nail into a wall of blancmange” • “Being the minister of a church where only the converted come” Fullan, M. & G. Scott (2009) Turnaround Leadership for Higher Education

  3. What analogy is most apt for organisational developers?

  4. Write down… An OD dilemma you face which you believe stems from turbulence “How can I/ how might we…?” Please include your name!

  5. Expectations of organisations • Strategy gets implemented • Change is brought about effectively • Middle tiers are as capable as SMT • Distinctiveness is understood and marketed successfully

  6. Distinctive brands

  7. Organisational capability Ulrich and Ulrich (2010) The Why of Work

  8. Processes of… - Enhancing quality of dialogue and collaboration - Prioritising seeking and giving feedback - Supporting/facilitating impact of leadership development - Growing expertise around evaluation

  9. “Rallying people to a better future” Points of Clarity: • Who do we serve? • What is our core strength? • What is our core success measure? • What actions can we take today? Buckingham, M. (2010).

  10. Dealing with organisational problems

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