8 Workplace Philosophies Shared by Great Leaders
Announcement posted by Integral Development 07 Feb 2014
Providers of leadership development programs in Perth reveal eight philosophies that great leaders exhibit in the workplace.
Perth, WA, 5 February 2014 - Integral Development is a firm that has combined the Integral Theory of Ken Wilber with sound business and management concepts to create their flagship product, the Integral Leadership Program. The program encompasses over 6,000 years of human thought and teaches leaders to help their employees develop their full potential personally and professionally.
In a recent post on their blog, Integral Development offered eight philosophies that Integral leaders share as a result of the growth obtained in the Integral Leadership Program. While the philosophies are covered in the training, they are more of a by-product of growth than anything to be memorised or used as a “system.”
Here is a recap of the ideas in the blog post.
Cooperation
Great leaders use cooperation instead of confrontation to get results. Confrontation only angers employees; cooperation inspires them.
Honouring the Individual
Great leaders treat each employee as an individual as opposed to “just another employee.” Great leaders nurture and encourage each employee to develop themselves to the fullest because they know that it strengthens the organisation and promotes a culture of achievement.
Empowerment
While many managers treat employees as though they can’t trust them to complete tasks without micromanagement, a great leader empowers employees by giving clear direction, trusting the employee to complete the job and providing them with the resources and support necessary to do a great job.
Treat Employees Like Peers
Employees are more motivated when treated like peers instead of like subordinates. It promotes an environment of partnership instead of obedience.
Achievement Trumps Fear
It is more effective and efficient to motivate employees through positive means than through fear. The prospect of positive impact is always more empowering and motivating than the fear of losing one’s job or being embarrassed.
Change is Positive
Management and employees can often be resistant to change. Great leaders embrace change and equate it with growth—without change, there can be no progress. It is crucial for effective leaders to help employees be excited about change instead of resistant to it.
Technology is Essential
While some still have an “old school” attitude that technology is dehumanising and should be resisted, great leaders embrace technology and incorporate it into as many aspects of the workplace as they can. Employees should be encouraged to use technology whenever possible because it can reduce drudgery and free them to accomplish more.
Create a Fun Environment
Work doesn’t have to be drudgery and it doesn’t have to be serious all of the time to get great results. A great leader observes what positions bring joy to employees and puts them in the positions that make them happy.
Dr Ron Cacioppe, creator of the Integral Leadership Program, feels that all eight of the traits mentioned in the blog post are by-products of completing the Integral Leadership Program. According to Dr Cacioppe, “Integral Theory draws upon more than 6,000 years of human thought to combine the best of psychology, philosophy, science and leadership to create the most efficient system of personal and professional growth that we know of today.”
Dr Cacioppe concluded, “The Integral Leadership Program fosters a culture of achievement in the workplace.”
Integral Development provides management courses and leadership development programs on their Perth campus. They employ the four quadrant approach from Ken Wilber’s Integral Theory to help leaders and employees reach their full potential, personally and professionally. For more information, call 1300 176 789 or visit their website: http://www.integral.org.au/.
In a recent post on their blog, Integral Development offered eight philosophies that Integral leaders share as a result of the growth obtained in the Integral Leadership Program. While the philosophies are covered in the training, they are more of a by-product of growth than anything to be memorised or used as a “system.”
Here is a recap of the ideas in the blog post.
Cooperation
Great leaders use cooperation instead of confrontation to get results. Confrontation only angers employees; cooperation inspires them.
Honouring the Individual
Great leaders treat each employee as an individual as opposed to “just another employee.” Great leaders nurture and encourage each employee to develop themselves to the fullest because they know that it strengthens the organisation and promotes a culture of achievement.
Empowerment
While many managers treat employees as though they can’t trust them to complete tasks without micromanagement, a great leader empowers employees by giving clear direction, trusting the employee to complete the job and providing them with the resources and support necessary to do a great job.
Treat Employees Like Peers
Employees are more motivated when treated like peers instead of like subordinates. It promotes an environment of partnership instead of obedience.
Achievement Trumps Fear
It is more effective and efficient to motivate employees through positive means than through fear. The prospect of positive impact is always more empowering and motivating than the fear of losing one’s job or being embarrassed.
Change is Positive
Management and employees can often be resistant to change. Great leaders embrace change and equate it with growth—without change, there can be no progress. It is crucial for effective leaders to help employees be excited about change instead of resistant to it.
Technology is Essential
While some still have an “old school” attitude that technology is dehumanising and should be resisted, great leaders embrace technology and incorporate it into as many aspects of the workplace as they can. Employees should be encouraged to use technology whenever possible because it can reduce drudgery and free them to accomplish more.
Create a Fun Environment
Work doesn’t have to be drudgery and it doesn’t have to be serious all of the time to get great results. A great leader observes what positions bring joy to employees and puts them in the positions that make them happy.
Dr Ron Cacioppe, creator of the Integral Leadership Program, feels that all eight of the traits mentioned in the blog post are by-products of completing the Integral Leadership Program. According to Dr Cacioppe, “Integral Theory draws upon more than 6,000 years of human thought to combine the best of psychology, philosophy, science and leadership to create the most efficient system of personal and professional growth that we know of today.”
Dr Cacioppe concluded, “The Integral Leadership Program fosters a culture of achievement in the workplace.”
Integral Development provides management courses and leadership development programs on their Perth campus. They employ the four quadrant approach from Ken Wilber’s Integral Theory to help leaders and employees reach their full potential, personally and professionally. For more information, call 1300 176 789 or visit their website: http://www.integral.org.au/.