2. Leadership Questions
We know that we are in a new world, with new challenges and an increased need for effective leadership
We also know that leadership is a process that involves leaders and followers, and also varies with the situation
Questions include:
- Can we say anything about what works in a generic sense?
- Can we say anything about the nature and degree of change in the challenges of leadership?
- Can we say anything about the leadership and leader needs in specific situations?
- If not, can we define the elements of the model and a decision process to evaluate the specific situation?
- Can we relate any of this to established, recognized leadership theories?
- Can we define leadership in a way “that works” in the public, independent, and business sectors?
- What is the specific nature and degree of leadership the new world of the 1990’s? In contrast, what elements of leadership and leaders have deep historical roots?
In summary,
- What can we prove (beyond a reasonable doubt)?
- What do we know (based on strong evidence to support)?
- What do we believe with some conviction?
- What do we think?
- What do we wonder?