Organic Leadership: A 21st Century Vision
Description
Complexity Theory is a globally recognised term for the interaction of management, leadership, uncertainty, risk, knowledge, learning, creativity and the connectivity in complex human systems. Effective managers question management practice and are becoming more critical about their role, often resulting in effective progress towards altruistic and commercial gains.Who should attend?
New in post managers would particularly benefit from this session.Who will the workshop benefit?
The theory and practice of Complexity is recognised on a global level, including advocates such as Shell, BP and GlaxoSmith Kline. Organic leadership structures are being implemented and considered by private and public sector bodies, NHS Trusts and the Welsh Management Council. Managers who attend will gain a critical insight into the nature and interaction of organisational behaviour and 21st century management solutions.
Course Overview
This workshop can be made as theoretical or practical as required by the group and flexible in terms of needs. In order to enable learning outcomes to be achieved in a unique and fun way it will include discussion, debates and a critical exploration of:
- The nature of leadership, teams & management
- How to challenge management practice
- Globally competitive leadership skills
- Motivation theory & practice
- Thinking the unthinkable
- Complexity Theory
Course Facilitator
Dr Paul Thomas PhD (Keele), MBA (Glam), ISRM, ILAM (Dip), PGCE (Adult), ILT, MTS, AIMC, CIM University of Glamorgan Business School
A truly dynamic and passionate speaker, Paul is into complexity theory in a big way. His aim in life is to make Welsh organisations democratic, fun and enjoyable places to work. He wants to inspire organisational vision driven by the needs and passion of the people integral to an organisations sustainability, creativity and innovation: its employees, customers and end consumers. Paul is Founder/Director of DNA Wales Network and is Director of the Welsh Research Unit, Governance & Leadership (WRUGL).
