7-2 Milestone Two: Adaptive Leadership Toolkit

Adaptive Leadership Toolkit Creation
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Adaptive Leadership Toolkit Creation
Business problems the organization is currently facing
The organization is currently experiencing business challenges related to lower ratings in leadership practices, specifically in leaders' social intelligence, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills. In order to tackle these issues, an adaptive leadership toolkit will be created. This toolkit will serve as a comprehensive framework and resource for all individuals in leadership positions, with a personal development plan as an illustrative example. Drawing inspiration from design thinking and adaptive leadership principles, the toolkit will guide leaders in effectively navigating complexity, leading organizational change, and cultivating social and emotional intelligence. By equipping leaders with the necessary tools and skills, the adaptive leadership toolkit aims to address the identified weaknesses and enhance their ability to promote employee engagement and drive overall organizational success (Pianesi, 2019; Dunn, 2020; Cote, 2022).
Skills and behaviors that are current strengths exhibited by leadership
According to the employee satisfaction survey, leadership demonstrates notable strengths such as social intelligence, emotional intelligence, and effective interpersonal skills. These qualities play a vital role in the organization's success. Social intelligence enables leaders to comprehend and navigate intricate social dynamics, fostering collaboration and strong employee relationships. Emotional intelligence empowers leaders to recognize and manage their emotions while empathizing with others, improving communication, conflict resolution, and organizational motivation. Furthermore, effective interpersonal skills enable leaders to establish rapport, build trust, and inspire their teams, increasing employee engagement, productivity, and overall organizational triumph. By harnessing these strengths, leaders can cultivate a positive and supportive work environment, enhance employee satisfaction, and steer the organization toward its objectives (Pianesi, 2019; Dunn, 2020; Cote, 2022).
Skills and behaviors that are current areas of weakness for leadership
Based on the employee engagement survey findings, the organization's leadership has been identified as having weaknesses in social intelligence, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills. To tackle these areas of improvement, the self-assessment method utilized to create my personal development plan can be implemented. This self-assessment process enabled me to identify my strengths and areas for growth, formulating strategies to enhance my skills. By incorporating this self-assessment as an exemplary tool within the adaptive leadership toolkit, all leaders in the organization can benefit from a similar approach. The toolkit will guide leaders in evaluating and strengthening their social and emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, providing valuable resources and strategies. This approach aligns with the adaptive leadership framework, highlighting the importance of learning and adaptability in complex and ever-changing enviro...