How to develop a Leadership Blog

Research has consistently shown that diverse teams produce better results, provided they are well led. The ability to bring together people from different backgrounds, disciplines, cultures, and generations and leverage all they have to offer, therefore, is a must-have for leaders (Ibarra and Hansen 2011: 71).
The authors argue that the ability to create a diverse team is a priority for leaders to develop. In your blog, explore:
• Is managing a diverse team the most important skill for your chosen industry? Justify your response.
• How might a manager use the knowledge of diversity to produce better results?
• What are your conclusions from this debate? About 650
Must use theories or models

words and 5-6 References for this theme
Example : http://culchimanshu.wordpress.com/2013/12/12/diverse-teams-produce-better-results/

Theme 2 Most effective leadership style to managing the work of subordinates
Which personal style should managers adopt to ensure success? What is the most effective approach to managing the work of subordinates? These questions have been extensively researched and debated over the last century, and while the general consensus has moved away from ‘command and control’ to management and leadership towards more consultative and participative approaches, there is no single ideal, as the best approach may vary according to circumstances and individual characteristics (CMI 2013).
In your blog, explore:
• Based on your research, compare & contrast the similarities & differences between management & leadership
• Following this discussion how do you respond to the point of view suggested by the CMI (CMI 2013)?
• As a member of a team, reflect on how you would like to be managed or led?
Must use theories or models
About 650 words and 5-6 References for this theme

Theme 3 Managing change
Change is nothing new and a simple fact of life. Some people actively thrive on new challenges and constant change, while others prefer the comfort of the status quo and strongly resist any change. It is all down to the personality of the individual and there is little management can do about resistance to change (Mullins 2010: 753).
In your blog, :
• Debate the following statement, providing arguments for and against the point of view proposed by the author
• Examine the role that managers play in avoiding and overcoming resistance to change and the value that resistance can bring to the change process
• What organisational examples from your chosen industry illustrate this debate?
• What are your conclusions from this debate for your understanding about how change could be managed in your chosen industry?
Must use theories or models

About 650 words and 5-6 References for this theme

Theme 4 Ethical leadership
Ethical leadership, defining it as “the demonstration of normatively appropriate conduct through personal actions and interpersonal relationships, and the promotion of such conduct to followers through two-way communication, reinforcement and decision-making”… [and] the evidence suggests that ethical leader behavior can have important positive effects on both individual and organizational effectiveness (Rubin et al 2010: 216-17).
In your blog, explore:
• What are the different sides of this debate?
• What organisational example from your your chosen industry illustrates this debate?
• What are your conclusions from this debate for your understanding of the role of a manager or leader in your chosen industry?
Must use theories or models

About 650 words and 5-6 References for this theme

Example: http://culchimanshu.wordpress.com/2013/12/17/ethical-leadership/

Theme 5 – Double Weighted Why should anyone be lead by you (double weighted)
At this stage in your studies of business and leadership, what type of leader are you? And how ready are you to lead others? Watch the following podcast about the experience of being managed and led by others. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWglvWTsswE
In your blog, explore:
– What is your vision of leadership?
– Who has inspired your understanding of effective leadership and why?
– What feedback from your colleagues has helped you to become more aware of your strengths and areas to develop as a leader in your chosen industry?
– What leadership skills will you be developing as you progress through your MBA?
Must use theories or models
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