Effective Leaders are Community Builders
Leadership and Community
Achieve - Part 4 of 4
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Effective leaders know the power of community building. As they lead individuals and teams within an organization, they are able to strike the right balance between engaging individuals and doing so within the broader scope of the team and the overall organizational “community.”
Communities are made up of individuals who have the opportunity to work together and spark innovation, create value, and succeed in the market together.
Investing heavily in your team community is fundamental to supporting the strategic objectives within any organization. This is part 4 of a 4-part series, covering the Orient Pillar of the Human Achievement Process.
For an overview of these frameworks, visit the 16 Elements Academy here (opens in a new window).
Lesson 1
Community and the Achieve Pillar
Community and the Achieve Pillar
Once a community is aligned, and has developed momentum, leaders can maintain their progress by helping the community through renewal, value recognition, growth and impact.
Lesson 2
The Impact Element
Community and the Impact Element
Individuals do not always instinctively align with organizational objectives. When leaders help their team align a shared vision and objectives, they can make a lasting impact on their organizational community.
reflection activity
Community and Impact
Consider the contributions that community members think they are making compared with impact the community needs them to make. Any problematic differences?
Activity: Community and Impact
Lesson 3
The Growth Element
Community and the Growth Element
Communities experience growth when individuals are incentivized to pitch in toward shared objectives. When leaders help their team access resources, overcome challenges, and strengthen relationships, the community grows exponentially.
reflection activity
Community and Growth
Whether a leader or member in the work community, it’s important that each individual feel like there are growth opportunities available. How do you feel about yours?
Activity: Community and Growth
Lesson 4
The Value Element
Community and the Value Element
Value derived from a community is as important as the value contributed. Effective leaders recognize the need to balance inputs and outputs to keep their teams satisfied and engaged.
Effective leaders recognize the need to balance inputs and outputs to keep their teams satisfied and engaged.
reflection activity
Community and Value
Effective communities balance the value given by with the value received from individuals—fostering engagement. How does your community do with that balance?
Activity: Community and Value
Lesson 5
The Renewal Element
Community and the Renewal Element
Energy is created, conserved or spent. When leaders are considerate of individuals’ needs, they can guide the community without overloading the system.
reflection activity
Community and Renewal
Regular renewal is critical to the long-term effectiveness of any community. How does your work community do at creating the energy needed to support objectives?
Activity: Community and Renewal
Lesson 6
Course Conclusion
Leadership and Community Conclusion
Achieving organizational objectives starts by building a community at the team level. Orienting around a shared plan and assembling the necessary resources is just the beginning.
From there, measuring progress and building momentum allows leaders to achieve long-term growth and impact for the individuals and communities they lead.
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