Active Learning Consultants, Richard Bernato Ed.D.

A HIGH INVOLVEMENT COMPONENT
LEADERSHIP

the extent to which leadership is dispersed among the stakeholders to move toward effective goals.

The leader finds greatness in the group, and he or she helps the members find it in themselves. Warren Bennis

The High Involvement model of shared decision - planning element of Leadership is what it appears to be, and more. The "traditional" paradigm of leadership applies, i.e. clear, focused, visionary leadership of "bosses", executives, and administrators exerts positive impetus towards meeting the group's vision and helps it meet its goals.

However, groups typically break down if they keep the responsibility for all its deliberations and actions unto themselves and as whole.

The High Involvement model extends the leadership concept by also examining whether or how the group is cohesive enough and its stakeholder individuals are developed enough to decentralize leadership where it is appropriate. Stakeholders can assume leadership roles, formal or informal, on an ad hoc basis. Developed, highly engaged planning groups, become truly effective when they spin off into related directions to work on sub-problems or tasks. Their work can then be brought back to the "whole" when they are done.

The "typical" leader is far from typical when she is comfortable enough to disperse her authority to other stakeholders when it is organizationally appropriate.

ALC Leaders will assess your organization for its Leadership elements, identify the extent to which these exist among your stakeholders, and make clear, organization - specific recommendations to remediate any weaknesses your organization may have.

For more information, contact us at richber1@optonline.net