Leader evolution : from technical expertise to strategic leadership

200 Pages·2015·2.988 MB·English

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Leader Evolution

Leader Evolution
From Technical Expertise to
Strategic Leadership
Alan Patterson
Leader Evolution: From Technical Expertise to Strategic Leadership
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In memory of Ronna Alintuck, who told me that the only
difference between people who write books and people who don’t
write books is that they do it.

Abstract
Most individuals who move into leadership positions experience the mod-
ern day version of trial by ordeal. It’s sink or swim. To reduce the learning
curve and create a more effective process, Leader Evolution describes a
road map for leadership development, a series of four stages that expand
personal competence as well as create a broader impact on the organiza-
tion or business. Each stage requires unique changes in thinking, perspec-
tive taking, and behavior, both those needed to acquire as well as those
needed to jettison. The book is a pragmatic approach for self-motived
individuals to take control of their professional development by giving
them the concepts, tools, techniques, and assignments to develop their
leadership effectiveness where it counts the most—on the job.
In addition to new and existing managers, the book is ideally suited
for technical professionals and leaders in technical organizations looking
to develop critical leadership behaviors distinct from technical expertise.
These include individuals who are moving on a technical rather than
managerial track. The broad application of concepts and techniques also
makes this book appealing to organizations developing their leaders as
part of broad change initiatives. While the concepts and principles are
directed toward the individual for on-the-job application, the book serves
as an organizational and leadership development resource for Executive
MBA programs as well as a blueprint for in-house leadership develop-
ment programs.
Keywords
adaptability, alignment, analytical thinking, authentic leadership, change
management, coaching, competency-based, credibility, c ulture, emotional
intelligence, high performance organization, leadership, leadership devel-
opment, leadership style, leadership training, management, mentor, meta-
cognition, motivation, partnership, professional d evelopment, strategic,
strategy, strategic thinking, succession planning, talent development,
talent management, teamwork, technical leadership, t raining

Contents
Preface ..................................................................................................xi
Acknowledgments .................................................................................xix
Chapter 1 A Context for Leadership Development .............................1
Chapter 2 Stage One: Expertise ........................................................27
Chapter 3 Stage Two: Credibility ......................................................49
Chapter 4 Stage Three: Alignment and Execution .............................77
Chapter 5 Stage Four: Strategy .......................................................117
Chapter 6 Defying Gravity .............................................................143
Chapter 7 Coda ..............................................................................153
Notes..................................................................................................159
References ...........................................................................................167
Index .................................................................................................173