The Newsletter of Lean Manufacturing Strategy
19
November
2003
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Charisma
In Manufacturing?
This
must be a joke!
The
idea is sort of funny; these two words do not seem to fit together.
However, Charismatic Leadership is a factor in
many human endeavors. We've all seen them. Those electrifying
few who cast a spell, stay with us, and move us. They are the Charismatic
Leaders.
In war,
politics, religion and even Lean
Manufacturing, personal charisma often
determines the outcome. When I studied Engineering at Purdue,
they didn't tell me about this stuff.
Our
previous issue, "Shakespeare on
Leadership" captured the interest of many readers. In
response, I have expanded our Leadership Series
to some 14 pages with several more in progress. Here is some of the
material:
Charisma
In Lean Manufacturing-- fundamental reasons why Lean Manufacturing
demands Charismatic and Transformational Leadership.
Leadership
Levels and Issues-- This and the linked pages explore leadership
models and theory. It is a framework for evaluating your own leadership as
well as that of others.
What
Charismatic Leaders Do-- This is almost a step-by-step guide for
action. Our downloadable article, "Tales of Twelve O'clock
High", supplements this summary with a powerful example.
Tales
of Twelve O'clock High-- Major Attila Bognar of the U.S. Army uses
a classic film to illustrate principles of Charismatic Leadership. This is
a great article, well worth the time it takes to read.
Shakespeare
on Leadership-- An analysis of a great story from the Bard's pen--
how King Henry V grew into a leadership position he had inherited. He then
led and inspired his small army to great victory at Agincourt.
Charismatic
Leadership Self-Assessment-- a 10-question self-test that
evaluates your inclination for Charismatic Leadership.
In
the next few weeks, we expect to complete this series with a long-delayed
"Hollywood and Leadership" page, additional downloads and links
to some good sites. It's a lot to digest, so, we will also compile it in a
printer-friendly pdf file . I will keep you posted as these come online.
Our
next issue, "Lean
Manufacturing Strategy, From imitation
to innovation," sets the stage for a discussion of
implementation. See you then.
Quarterman
Lee
q@strategosinc.com
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