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Change is the only constant in our lives. Nothing lasts forever; everything changes. We are in a world that is evolving daily and advancing at the fastest pace imaginable. It is becoming a smaller place to live in day-by-day. In this world where developments are happening so speedily, it is important for people to adapt to changes promptly and be proactive rather than reactive.
Organisations can infer from this that change needs to happen continuously and naturally. It is essential as it helps companies stay updated with the latest technologies and trends. Be it change in processes, operations, policies, environment, infrastructure – it needs to happen regularly. Another thing that most companies forget, but is a critical element, is the leadership of the company.
The leaders in an organization are the ones who lead the company and its employees. Certainly, they are the ones who have the power to make or break the business. The term leader has also seen a transformation and has been converted into the term real change leader. So, who are these real change leaders and why do we need them?
Steve Jobs once said, “The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.” This is what largely defines a real change leader, along with other leadership qualities, like:
- They are highly driven and motivated.
- They experience low levels of anxiety.
- They have emotional stability.
- They are action-oriented and work towards achieving their goals.
- They are confident in their ability to succeed.
- They are open to new ideas and possess multidimensional
- They take calculated risks and have the ability to manage them.
- They don’t control people – they inspire them.
Imbibing these traits in your managers is essential for every company. Through effective on-the-job experiential training, managers can be transformed into leaders. Organisations can orient new and existing managers through games and activities to effect this change. It is not a day’s event; it is an ongoing process. To create change leaders and empower them to bring transformation in the work culture and employees, an investment of time and money is required. Investing in training the company leadership should be emphasised by every company to lead the business towards growth and prosperity.
Real change leaders believe that great things are never done by one person – they are done by a team of people. When managers reflect such leadership qualities in their behaviour, they become change leaders. Leadership for change encourages their team to discover and explore new opportunities to help the business stay ahead of competition, which is why organisations need real change leaders. Move from being a transactional manager to becoming a transformational leader – be the one you would want to follow!
