AgendaAgenda

Interesting things? Last week catch-upInteresting things? Last week catch-up Chapter 2Chapter 2 Class CultureClass Culture Class ProjectClass Project Next Class / QuestionsNext Class / Questions

Team timeTeam time

Interview each Interview each other for our group other for our group assignmentassignment

Looking for groups Looking for groups of FIVEof FIVE

Yes – I said FIVEYes – I said FIVE

Chapter 2: Model the WayChapter 2: Model the Way

Find your VoiceFind your Voice– Let your values guide Let your values guide

youyou– Say it in your own Say it in your own

wordswords Affirm Shared ValuesAffirm Shared Values

– Give people a reason to Give people a reason to carecare

– Forge unityForge unity

Chapter 2: Finding your VoiceChapter 2: Finding your Voice

Clarifying your Personal Clarifying your Personal ValuesValues

Values as guidesValues as guides Explore Inner territoryExplore Inner territory Listen to the MasterListen to the Master Express YourselfExpress Yourself Looking out; Looking in; Looking out; Looking in;

Moving onMoving on CommitmentsCommitments

Personal ValuesPersonal Values A comfortable life A comfortable life

(prosperous)(prosperous) An exciting life (active)An exciting life (active) A sense of accomplishment A sense of accomplishment

(lasting contribution)(lasting contribution) A world of peaceA world of peace A world of beautyA world of beauty Equality (brotherhood)Equality (brotherhood) Family securityFamily security Freedom (independence)Freedom (independence) Happiness (content)Happiness (content)

Inner harmony (personal peace)Inner harmony (personal peace) Mature love (sexual and Mature love (sexual and

spiritual intimacy)spiritual intimacy) National security (safe)National security (safe) An enjoyable life (pleasure)An enjoyable life (pleasure) Salvation (saved)Salvation (saved) Self-respect (self-esteem)Self-respect (self-esteem) Social recognition (respect)Social recognition (respect) True friendship (close True friendship (close

companionship)companionship) Wisdom (understanding)Wisdom (understanding)

Instrumental ValuesInstrumental Values

AmbitionAmbition BroadmindedBroadminded CapableCapable CheerfulCheerful CleanClean CourageousCourageous ForgivingForgiving HelpfulHelpful HonestHonest

ImaginativeImaginative IndependentIndependent IntellectualIntellectual LogicalLogical LovingLoving ObedientObedient PolitePolite ResponsibleResponsible Self-controlledSelf-controlled

Rokeach, 1973

Check the “FIT”Check the “FIT”

Personal ValuesPersonal Values Organizational Values Organizational Values Y/N Y/N

Think about a place that you have worked.Think about a place that you have worked.Try to determine if your values and the organizational values Try to determine if your values and the organizational values

were in alignment – yes or no.were in alignment – yes or no.

Alignment – goodAlignment – goodNot alignment – what can I do to resolve them?Not alignment – what can I do to resolve them?

Class CultureClass Culture

How can we How can we collectively work to collectively work to achieve a high achieve a high performance, performance, leadership culture in leadership culture in this class?this class?

How would we know How would we know if we achieved it?if we achieved it?

Characteristics of Organizational CultureCharacteristics of Organizational Culture Innovation and risk-takingInnovation and risk-taking. The degree to which employees are encouraged to be . The degree to which employees are encouraged to be

innovative and take risks.innovative and take risks. Attention to detailAttention to detail. The degree to which employees are expected to exhibit . The degree to which employees are expected to exhibit

precision, analysis, and attention to detail.precision, analysis, and attention to detail. Outcome orientationOutcome orientation. The degree to which management focuses on results or . The degree to which management focuses on results or

outcomes rather than on technique and process.outcomes rather than on technique and process. People orientationPeople orientation. The degree to which management decisions take into . The degree to which management decisions take into

consideration the effect of outcomes on people within the organization.consideration the effect of outcomes on people within the organization. Team orientationTeam orientation. The degree to which work activities are organized around teams . The degree to which work activities are organized around teams

rather than individuals.rather than individuals. Aggressiveness.Aggressiveness. The degree to which people are aggressive and competitive rather The degree to which people are aggressive and competitive rather

than easygoing.than easygoing. StabilityStability.. The degree to which organizational activities emphasize maintaining the The degree to which organizational activities emphasize maintaining the

status quo in contrast to growth.status quo in contrast to growth.

Elements of Strong* CultureElements of Strong* Culture Widely shared philosophyWidely shared philosophy Concern for individualsConcern for individuals Recognition of past championsRecognition of past champions Belief in ritual and ceremonyBelief in ritual and ceremony Well-understood sense of the informal rules and Well-understood sense of the informal rules and

expectationsexpectations Belief that what You do is important to othersBelief that what You do is important to others

** Meaning – a positive and productive culture Meaning – a positive and productive culture

Class ProjectClass Project

Format for assignmentFormat for assignment– Contract (posted on Tuesday-Print off and sign Contract (posted on Tuesday-Print off and sign

for Wednesday)for Wednesday)– Final Product – one page what you are planning Final Product – one page what you are planning

to do (sooner than later)to do (sooner than later)

Leadership QuestLeadership Quest

Stand-upStand-up Close your eyesClose your eyes If you are unsure of If you are unsure of

the direction - sit the direction - sit downdown

What does this tell you What does this tell you about leadership?about leadership?

Next DayNext Day

Read Chapter 3 - BBRead Chapter 3 - BB Become a futuristBecome a futurist Find a “new” idea that is out there in the world. – BB (short Find a “new” idea that is out there in the world. – BB (short

paragraph)paragraph)– Search for the novelSearch for the novel– Search for the practicalSearch for the practical– Search for the futureSearch for the future

Be prepared to discuss it!Be prepared to discuss it!