Dieser Essay ist eine praktisch-theoretische Auseinandersetzung mit dem Thema Leadership und Change anhand global agierenden Unternehmens.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Situation - My attempt to implement what I had learned the day before
- Complication - Theory vs. practical experience
- Solution - Learning by doing & my personal conclusion
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper outlines the contents, challenges the assumptions and conclusions of the seminar, and relates the seminar to the main theme of "Management of Change." It focuses on the challenge of implementing change in an all-male, all-scientist team.
- Leading change in a group with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Balancing theoretical knowledge with practical experience in a real-world scenario.
- Overcoming resistance to change and fostering collaboration among team members.
- Developing a corporate strategy for innovation and transformation.
- The importance of trust and communication in driving change initiatives.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first chapter describes the author's attempt to implement what she learned in a leadership seminar during her internship at Accenture. She faced the challenge of leading a group of scientists with diverse backgrounds, highlighting the importance of trust and understanding different perspectives.
The second chapter explores the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical experience in implementing change. The author's initial approach met resistance from the team, leading to a deeper understanding of the need for a more nuanced approach to change management.
The third chapter focuses on the author's personal learning process and how she adapted to the scientific way of thinking. It emphasizes the importance of learning by doing and understanding the team's dynamic needs.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of the text include leadership, change management, corporate strategy, innovation, trust, communication, and team dynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the central challenge discussed in this essay?
The essay focuses on how to implement change within a specialized, all-male team consisting entirely of scientists.
What is the context of the author's experience?
The author describes her attempt to apply leadership seminar theories during an internship at the global consulting firm Accenture.
Why is there a gap between theory and practice in change management?
The text explores how theoretical models often meet resistance in real-world scenarios, requiring a more nuanced approach that considers team dynamics and individual perspectives.
What are the key success factors for driving change?
The importance of trust, effective communication, and understanding the specific "scientific way of thinking" are highlighted as essential for transformation.
What was the author's personal conclusion?
The author emphasizes "learning by doing" and adapting leadership styles to meet the dynamic needs of a team rather than strictly following theoretical templates.
- Quote paper
- Susanne Handorf (Author), 2010, Leadership & Change - How to implement change in an all-male & all-scientist team?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/145146
