Evolution of Leadership
How society has emerged into a reasonably coherent unit is a hobby subject of mine and this afternoon I stumbled across a study that looks into the evolutionary story behind leadership and what evolution can teach us about leadership. Rather than the sociological question of what makes a good leader, the study looks at the origins and adaptive functions of leadership.
How leadership evolves
In environments where coordination is beneficial to individuals leader/follower patterns emerge. Hunting and teaching provide two anthropoligical examples of this in action. Regarding who leads in a group however, this typically relies on certain behavioural traits, such as:
The Motivated – For instance those with the most need will often take the lead in looking for food or a new place to reside. In humans this is often the individual with most to gain or that isn’t as concerned with the interests of others. Essentially ambition and autonomy traits are key here. › Continue reading
Strategies to Credit Crunch Proof Your Career
Every time you open a newspaper nowadays, the first thing you see is the current fear of a recession, the credit crunch, the banking crisis and the difficult days ahead with a downturn of the economy. It seems obvious that there will be cost cutting measures within some organizations, which in turn triggers fears of downsizing. Keeping this in mind, it is better to credit crunch proof your career when there is still time. Even if your company is not affected right now, it is necessary that you build up a strategy to safeguard yourself. There are no magic answers or sure shot solutions but these tactics can help to give you confidence and an added edge.
1. Update your skills and learn new skills: Now is the time to invest more in yourself. Update your skills in your current areas of work. Similarly, learn new skills like IT skills. You may take up new courses or trainings that will enhance your resume and can prove to be helpful not just in your current job but also any new opportunities if the need be. › Continue reading
CMI calling for all UK organisations to have a green team, led from the top, in place and active by 5 June 2010
Accusations of apathy and self-interest are frequently levelled at young people in the UK. However, research launched by the CMI today reveals that, in terms of embracing the green agenda, those at director and senior management-level risk squandering the enthusiasm of junior and young managers to take action on green issues.
The CMI’s ‘Lean and Green’ report shows a striking disparity between senior and junior staff members at UK organisations in terms of their passion for, and willingness to take action to combat climate change in the workplace. While 81% of managers recognise energy usage is a key business issue, just 26% report that their organisation actively addresses its carbon footprint.
The CMI’s chief executive, Ruth Spellman, explains: “Making green management ‘business as usual’ is a key challenge facing the profession today. It’s frustrating that the majority of managers recognise this but are being held back, either because of a lack of leadership commitment, complicated regulations, or inadequate resources. We hope the recommendations in this report will give managers the tools they need stop paying lip-service to green issues and start taking action.” › Continue reading
CMI urges employers to keep hiring
The Chartered Management Institute is urging employers to ignore the ‘redundancy stigma’ and continue to hire individuals to avoid wasting potential talent.
A survey released by the Institute of Leadership and Management today shows that a ‘redundancy stigma’ is making it difficult for long-term redundant to re-join the workforce. › Continue reading
Dr Mansour Olawale Jumaa appointed official goodwill Ambassador for the UK Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
L4T – Leadership For Today UK is delighted to announce that Dr Chief Mansour Olawale Jumaa was appointed, in July 2009, an official goodwill Ambassador for the UK Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Dr Chief Mansour’s new position will be to work with CMI towards achieving the mission of promoting the art and science of management through
- Encouraging and supporting the lifelong development of managers
- Raising the level of competence and qualification of management
- Initiating, developing, evaluating and disseminating management thinking, tool, techniques and practices
- Influencing employers, policy makers and opinion formers on management issues
Congratulations to Dr Chief Mansour Olawale Jumaa, from the behalf of all staff at L4T
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