Good leaders of transformational change have qualities that make them leaders. The managerial grid model compares 7 key components that each leader should possess.
To review the managerial grid model, access the following article: The Blake Mouton Managerial Grid.
The 7 key components that each leader should possess are as follows:
Element
Description
Initiative
Taking action, driving, and supporting
Inquiry
Questioning, researching, and verifying understanding
Advocacy
Expressing convictions and championing ideas
Decision making
Evaluating resources, choices, and consequences
Conflict resolution
Confronting and resolving disagreements
Resilience
Dealing with problems, setbacks, and failures
Critique
Delivering objective, candid feedback
Complete the following:
- On a scale of 1–10 (with 1 being the least like you and 10 being the most like you), rank yourself on each the 7 key elements.
- For example, Initiative–3.
- What leadership strengths do you currently possess?
- What areas would you like to improve?