A-608: Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Learning Themes Organizational Culture Building Effective Teams Organizational Change Organizational Alignment Changing organizations from within (intrapreneurship) Building organizations (entrepreneurship) Organizational Learning Learning to Lead Leadership Entrepreneurship Learning

Examples of Entrepreneurial Behavior (vs. Administrative Behavior) Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship: the pursuit of opportunities without regard to resources currently controlled* Taran Swan at Nickelodeon Latin America Opportunity-driven Creative use of resources Flat/informal networks Team-based Performance focused Action-oriented * Stevenson, 2006: “A Perspective on Entrepreneurship,” HBSP Note 9-384-131, p. 3 Examples of Entrepreneurial Behavior (vs. Administrative Behavior) Entrepreneurial Management = a range of behaviors

The Manager’s Responsibilities Managing the Team’s Boundaries: Scanning the competitive environment Managing external relationships Team Effectiveness: Team’s output meets the standards of those who have to use it Team experience contributes to the members’ personal well-being and development Team experience enhances the capability of members to work and learn together in the future Managing the Team Itself: Designing the team -Setting the agenda -What type of team is needed? -Team composition and structure Facilitating the team process -Shaping the team’s culture -Coaching the team

Decision-Making Options Autonomous Delegated Consultation Joint Decision is made by leader alone. Decision, within specified parameters, is made by individual or group. Decision is made by leader after advice from team members(s).(Decision is leader’s first choice.) Decision is made by members and leader together through true consensus. (Decision not made until leader and members can actively support it even if not first choice.) These choices are adapted from V. Vroom and P. Yetton, Leadership and Decision-Making (Pittsburg, PA: University Press, 1973).

Paradoxes Inherent in the Leadership and Management of Teams Embrace individual differences Embrace collective identity and goals Foster support among team members Foster confrontation among team members Focus on performance Focus on learning and development Balance team member discretion and autonomy Balance managerial authority Where do you fall on these continua?

Fit Self Self Style Style Situation Situation

Misfit Self Self Style Style Situation Situation

Learning Journal – Taran Swan What entrepreneurial behaviors have I practiced? In what ways was I effective/not? What is my dominant or preferred leadership style? What is my range (ability to adapt)? How does my style help or hinder my ability to exercise influence in organizations? What would happen if I suddenly had to “work from my bed for four months?” Would I put an interim leader in place? When is it time for you to declare victory and leave the field?