The work place is ever evolving which means that leadership must continue to evolve as well. In order to lead in the future, collaboration must be at the foundation. Here are seven examples of how to be a collaborative leader versus a traditional leader.
Traditional Leader: believe power comes from their position of authority
Collaborative Leader: believe power is greatest in a collaborative team
Traditional Leader: maintain ownership of information
Collaborative Leader: openly share information and knowledge
Traditional Leader: sometimes listen to suggestions and ideas from their team
Collaborative Leader: encourage suggestions and ideas from their team
Traditional Leader: deliver the approved solutions to their team
Collaborative Leader: facilitate brainstorming with their team
Traditional Leader: allocate time and resources only when proven necessary
Collaborative Leader: enable their team by allocating time and resources the right away
Traditional Leader: adhere to specific roles and responsibilities
Collaborative Leader: allow roles and responsibilities to evolve and fluctuate
Traditional Leader: fight fires and focus on symptoms
Collaborative Leader: seek to uncover the root causes of issues