Explore the critical insights of Dr. Jeffrey Pfeffer's keynote address on the future of work and leadership development. Delve into the paradox of a booming leadership industry amidst failing workplaces and leaders. Examine the causes behind leadership development failures and discover potential remedies. Analyze the trade-offs between ends and means in leadership, and question the effectiveness of inspirational stories in driving change. Consider the controversial topic of strategic misrepresentation and its potential positive effects. Gain valuable recommendations for improving leadership practices and addressing the disconnect between leadership theory and workplace realities in this thought-provoking 48-minute talk from the University of Melbourne.
Future of Work - Leadership BS: Fixing the Leadership Development Process
University of Melbourne via YouTube
Overview
Syllabus
Leadership BS: Fixing the leadership development process
"LEADERSHIP INDUSTRY" IS HUGE
BUT WORKPLACES ARE HORRIBLE
LEADERS ARE FAILING
LEADERS LOSE THEIR JOBS
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IS FAILING
WHY-WHAT ARE THE CAUSES?
SOME REMEDIES
TRADE-OFFS: ENDS V. MEANS
LEADERSHIP "STORIES"
INSPIRATION IS A POOR WAY TO ACCOMPLISH CHANGE
SHOULD LEADERS TELL THE TRUTH?
THE POSITIVE EFFECTS OF STRATEGIC MISREPRSENTATION
FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Taught by
The University of Melbourne
