Module 5: The Adaptable Leader

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During Module 5, the Adaptable Leader, we learned different concepts to overcome change and new situations. When dealing with change, it is important to remember that many people fear the unknown. In order to become a more flexible leader, I will need to manage these fears and create a productive environment. Unfreezing, phase one of the three-phase change process, was the most important concept I identified to help. The homework assignment for this module had me self-identify flexible leadership qualities that describe me the most, however, there were two qualities that I identified as weaknesses within myself. It taught me that I need to develop my ability to effectively manage other’s resistance to change and effectively involve others in the design and implementation of change. The unfreezing phase of change is the most important concept for me because it explains how to best confront the vulnerabilities in my leadership style.
As a future change agent, I need to accomplish both parts of the unfreezing phase. If I am unable to create a felt need for change, or deal with resistance to change, then my subordinates will not acknowledge that there is a better way to operate. Alternatively, if either of these segments are not fully developed I will face extended deadlines, lost purpose, …show more content…

I can accomplish this by presenting a new or revised regulation, reviewing our career field education and training plan, or by simply setting a desired end state for my work center. Before implementing any change, I will need to help subordinates, peers, and supervisors recognize the need for change and seek their input. By allowing people to take part in the implementation, I will be helping them through the unfreezing phase. I will be armed with an invested organization after these three steps: erased the fear of the unknown, educated those affected, and reinforced desired

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