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5.3.1 Formal and Informal Leadership - Brevard County - Wraparound Conference
5.3.1 Formal and Informal Leadership - Brevard County - Wraparound Conference
5.3.1 Formal and Informal Leadership - Brevard County - Wraparound Conference
Gary De Carolis
Learning Objectives
Clarify the advantages and limitations of both formal and informal leadership Understand the critical roles of formal and informal leadership to system change; share strategies to lead without authority Gain insight into value of and strategies for partnering between formal and informal leaders Anticipate what to expect from leading both within and outside of the formal leadership role, and risks all leaders face
Formal Leadership
Decision-making responsibility, influence and authority come with the position Respect for the responsibility and authority of the position Many stakeholders are attached to the formal leader Formal leaders often are limited in their ability to move left or right Formal leaders can benefit from informal leaders ability to challenge the status quo
Based on Heifetz, Leadership Without Easy Answers
Based on Heifetz, Leadership Without Easy Answers and adapted from Leadership Academy
Informal Leadership
Informal leadership requires personal courage and risk-taking Informal leaders create influence and informal authority without the benefit of formal titles Networks of informal leadership can be a powerful force Informal leaders often use creative deviance strategically
Based on Heifetz, Leadership Without Easy Answers and adapted from Leadership Academy
Based on Heifetz, Leadership Without Easy Answers and adapted from Leadership Academy
Based on Heifetz, Leadership Without Easy Answers and adapted from Leadership Academy
Growing as a Leader
Keep the vision front and center You will make mistakes The reactions you experience from others often come from fear and misunderstanding Learn to use the balcony and take time for yourself
Based on Heifetz, Leadership Without Easy Answers and adapted from Leadership Academy