Welcome back.

In this module, we will build a

foundational understanding of what agile leader means. But before we do that, let
me explain what I mean
when I say traditional leader. A traditional leader
is a person with a fixed mindset who manages teams and organizations
in a linear, rigid way within a command
and control framework. That was a lot of
information in one sentence. Let's take it apart. A traditional leader
has a fixed mindset. A fixed mindset is
the belief that individual qualities and
traits do not change. In an organizational
sense it translates into this belief that
transformation is impossible. A traditional leader
is a person who manages in a linear, rigid way, by relying in policies
and procedures, using the top-down approach, and by basically telling
people what to do. A traditional leader
manages teams within the command and
control framework. Since this type of leader usually has a well-defined plan, they
expect individuals on
their team to follow it. This approach leaves
little room for creativity, innovation
and collaboration. Individuals are usually assigned specific tasks and work in
close functional groups with minimal to no interaction
with one another. Now, let's summarize
the key attributes of a traditional leader. A traditional leader
has a fixed mindset. They're risk averse. They have command and
control management style. They are uncomfortable
with change. They see themselves as an expert. They're closed to other's input.
They rely more on
individuals than teams. They direct others, and
they're also predictable. In the next lesson, we will cover a key characteristics
and definition of an agile
leader. I'll see you there.