The Leader of Future
Running Head: THE LEADER OF THE FUTURE
Chantell Hilliard
Post University
The Leader of the Future
BUS 508
December 15, 2012
Professor Carolyn Shiffman
Table of Contents
Executive Overview…………………………………………………….…...3
Challenges for future leaders…………………………………………….…..4
Blueprint for dynamic planning………………………………………….…..4
Areas of focus for leaders of the future…………………………………..…..5
Lessons from past leadership…………………………………………..….….7
Future Generational Workforce………………..………………………..……8
Conclusion………………………………………………….………….….….9
References.……………………………………………………...……....…..10
Executive Overview
What does the leader of future look like? This question reflects on the Baby Boomers generation transitions into retirement leaving the next generation to move into leadership positions. For the next generation to transition into the once Baby Boomer workforce, future leaders have to face a range of challenges. This generation will need to learn how to monitor external threats and opportunities that can affect an organization.
Leaders of the future have different leadership style from their counterparts. The next generation will have to learn from past leadership behaviors. Future leaders need to become technology savvy. They will also have to become acquainted with different cultures and practice the art of shared leadership. To succeed in a competitive business world, future leaders will have to develop a leadership style that fits the standards of an authentic leader.
Challenges for leaders of the future As the business world changes, leadership roles will present challenges. The challenges that a leader will face knowing how to communicate is an important aspect for leaders to be effective. Through effective communication, leaders encourage others to trust and understand what is needed to be done within the organization. However, without effective communication a leader may not be able to lead his or her group effectively.
Another distinctive
Chantell Hilliard
Post University
The Leader of the Future
BUS 508
December 15, 2012
Professor Carolyn Shiffman
Table of Contents
Executive Overview…………………………………………………….…...3
Challenges for future leaders…………………………………………….…..4
Blueprint for dynamic planning………………………………………….…..4
Areas of focus for leaders of the future…………………………………..…..5
Lessons from past leadership…………………………………………..….….7
Future Generational Workforce………………..………………………..……8
Conclusion………………………………………………….………….….….9
References.……………………………………………………...……....…..10
Executive Overview
What does the leader of future look like? This question reflects on the Baby Boomers generation transitions into retirement leaving the next generation to move into leadership positions. For the next generation to transition into the once Baby Boomer workforce, future leaders have to face a range of challenges. This generation will need to learn how to monitor external threats and opportunities that can affect an organization.
Leaders of the future have different leadership style from their counterparts. The next generation will have to learn from past leadership behaviors. Future leaders need to become technology savvy. They will also have to become acquainted with different cultures and practice the art of shared leadership. To succeed in a competitive business world, future leaders will have to develop a leadership style that fits the standards of an authentic leader.
Challenges for leaders of the future As the business world changes, leadership roles will present challenges. The challenges that a leader will face knowing how to communicate is an important aspect for leaders to be effective. Through effective communication, leaders encourage others to trust and understand what is needed to be done within the organization. However, without effective communication a leader may not be able to lead his or her group effectively.
Another distinctive
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