Introduction
Organizational change is one of the most complicated strategies to employ. Its success largely depends on how friendly the employees are to new ideas, and the ability of the leader to persuade and mobilize the employees towards that direction.
The reception that employees give to the new change depends on factors that motivate them. Not all will have same opinion to a new idea, but understanding their unique perceptions is essential for initiating the change itself.
Most of the employees will be motivated to work when they believe that change will influence the community, the customers they relate with, the organizations and its stake, as well as themselves. In this case, they will be able to give their best and produce best possible outcomes.
It is also important to note that employees who believe there is honesty and fairness in delivering services to the partners involved and in initiating change get motivated. It is, therefore, important for the management to consider these views as they initiate change.
In order to be successful in initiating change, information about why change is necessary should be communicated to the employees for them to support its implementation. The managers should be seen acting towards the same idea for employees to copy.
Besides, all incentives in the company should be in line with the new direction. If change requires new skills, employees should undergo training so that they gain needed experience. If these conditions are put into practice, employee possibility of supporting change will be high.
The term leadership does not have a generally accepted definition. However, different notions of leadership have different attributes that favor their specifications. Leadership refers to influence that someone has over others working towards the same goal.
One notion is that a leader should be a servant leader. Others include transformational leader, courageous leader and inspirational leader.
Servant Leader
Effective leader is one who serves others by providing what they need for growth, challenge, and building their confidence.
A leader should be able to teach others how to lead, provide opportunities for growth, provide diverse opinions and seek options from others, act with humility and be able to persuade and not authorize.
Persons with these traits can easily lead and get acceptance to initiate change in the organization because they give insight on issues that others may not comprehend.
Transformational Leader
This leader is able to inspire others through enthusiasm and passion. They are energetic and concerned about the progress of their followers. Their personalities are able to inspire others to change perceptions, expectations and be motivated to work towards common goals.
They encourage creativity by challenging the status quo. They have clear visions that are able to challenge their followers’ actions towards same goals and fulfillment. They serve as role models hence of very much influence to individuals indebted to their perceptions and willingly follow their principles and guidelines.
Courageous Leaders
These leaders bravely pursue their objectives despite possible oppositions and risks involved. Their convictions about their visions, missions, and values are so strong and openly speak up for them.
Having strong belief about what is good for them and constantly trying to upraise them is their most important characteristic.
They always argue for nothing less than the truth as they try to achieve their short-term objectives. Their ability to hold up their rights gives them recognition at organizational levels as well as national levels hence are able to succeed in their endeavors.