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Schools & Academies Show 2019
13-14 November, Birmingham
Reinventing Leadership through a
Humanistic Lens
Dr. Virginia Bodolica, 2019
Dr. Virginia BODOLICA
Summary: Key Takeaways
Dr. Virginia Bodolica, 2019
❖ Illustrate how technological breakthroughs have altered the traditional ways of thinking, doing and leading people in organizations
❖ Acknowledge that in times of volatility and change, it is people, with their ingenuity, skills and unique talents, who are vital for progress and success
❖ Appreciate the value of placing humanistic management principles at the heart of leadership requirements in educational settings
❖ Recognize that leadership is not associated uniquely with a single individual, but can be a property of a team or entire organization
❖ Build on the idea of meaningfulness, pluralism and inclusiveness to conceptualize a new, human-centered, paradigm of leadership in educational contexts
General Concept of my Presentation
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Change & Innovation
Businesses & Markets
Data & Comple-
xity
Humanistic Management
Leadership
Data & Complexity
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Internet of
Everything
Augmented
Reality
Crypto-
currency
Artificial
Intelligence
Mobility
Virtual
Reality
Robotics
Intelligent
Design
BlockchainFood TechBig Data
Smart Cities
New Energy
Biomimicry
Green
Nanotech
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World in Continuous Transformation Future Gazing (1) – New Spaces
Airports
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World in Continuous Transformation Future Gazing (2) – New Spaces
Aircrafts
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World in Continuous Transformation Future Gazing (3) – New Spaces
Hotels
Change – Notable Quotes
“The illiterate of the XXI century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.”
Alvin Toffler, writer & futurist
“If everything seems under control, you are just not going fast enough.”
Mario Andretti, racing driver
“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.”
Charles Darwin, naturalist & biologist
“Success or failure depends more upon attitude than upon capacity.”
William James, philosopher & psychologist
CHANGE IS VERTIGINOUS
OBLIGATION TO RESPOND TO CHANGE
LEARN, UNLEARN, AND RELEARN
RIGHT ATTITUDE FOR SUCCESS
Businesses & Markets (Snapshots of the future)
Illustration: potential scenarios
New ecosystems will replace traditional
industries
Preparing for Borderless Economy: Emerging Priorities for Businesses
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Adopt an ecosystem mindset –Broaden view of opportunities (multi-sectoral), identify new sources of value,
refine ‘self vision’: what boundary shifts can we imagine & to get ahead of?
Follow the data to develop new skills –Develop capacity to store, process & translate data into actionable business
insights (goal – data diversity through partnerships with others)
Build emotional ties to customers –New engagement models (to create seamless customer journeys that solve
pain points): what else can we provide to strengthen the bond?
Change your partnership paradigm –Different partners: what spaces can you fill, what partners can help you with
those gaps & what ‘gives’ and ‘gets’ might be mutually beneficial?
Humanistic Management
Recognizing that in times of complexity, volatility & change –it is people, with their ingenuity, skills, relationships & unique
talents, who are vital for progress and success
Succeeding in the 21st century –through people with passion,
meaning & purpose
Embracing the new leadership paradigm –
HUMANISTIC principles
Understanding the intrinsic value of human beings as humans
first & foremost
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Physiological
Security, Safety
Social Belonging
Respect, Esteem
Self-Actualization
AGENTS
STEWARDS
Problem: conflicts of interest = agents-principals
Solution: outsiders, contractual governance
Problem: outsiders’ lack of time firm-specific knowledge
Solution: insiders, relational governance
Economism vs. Humanism: Theoretical Foundations
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Human dignity
What makes life worthwhile?
HUMANISM
Principles
Questions
Human integrity
Quality of lifeWellbeing
Inherent valuesValues that matter
Meaning
Who we are as human beings?
What really matters to us?
How can we lead a good life that does not cost the earth?
Humanism – 3 Mutually Reinforcing Levels of Application
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System level
The Future of Jobs Report (2018)Top 10 Skills Demand: 2018 vs. 2022
Organizational level
Individual level
Principles of National Competiti-veness in the 4th Industrial Revolution:
Global Competiti-venessReport 4.0
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System level
Government’s Role in Promoting Humanistic Principles
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HAPPINESS is a fundamental human goal
Countries need to approach public policies in ways that improve the wellbeing of all
Government’s role is to create an environment where people can flourish, reach their potential, & choose to be happy
Ex. Bhutan assesses prosperity via principles of Gross National Happiness (GNH)
Ex. UAE has a Ministry of State for Happiness & Wellbeing
World Happiness Report (2019)
Predictors:➢ GDP per capita➢ Healthy life expectancy ➢ Social support➢ Freedom to make life
choices➢ Generosity➢ Corruption perceptions➢ Positive affect
(happiness, laughter, enjoyment)
➢ Negative affect (worry, sadness, anger)
Humanistic Tendencies in Today’s Businesses
❖Focus on the individual as specialized knowledge worker:▪ Consideration for individual differences ▪ Creation of optimal ‘person-organization’ fits
❖Focus on high performance organizational cultures:▪ High involvement, high commitment practices lead to
higher economic returns than wealth maximization goals▪ Sense of purpose central to organizational cultures
❖Focus on moral values and ethics in the workplace:▪ Values-based management approaches ▪ Discourse about corporate social responsibilities
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❖Focus on social entrepreneurship for sustainability:▪ ‘Non-loss’ business models for a social cause▪ Social value creation (give people a better chance in life)
Organis. level
“What is a great
workplace?”
Employee’sview:
• TRUST the people they work for;
• Have PRIDEin what they do;
• ENJOY the people they work with.
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“What is a great
workplace?”
Leader’sview:
◆ ACHIEVE organizational objectives;
◆ With employees who give their PERSONAL BEST;
◆ Work together as a TEAM / FAMILY in an environment of TRUST
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Game-Changing Talent Strategy
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Purpose-driven
Principles-led
Performance-oriented
TALENT STRATEGY
Strategic &
Operational
Collective &
Individual
Global &
Local
Enduring &
Regenerative
Mastering & Balancing 4 Tensions
Human Dignity as a Fundamental Value
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Dignity is a fundamental value for humanization processes in organizations
Sense of dignity depends on how people treat each other in social relationships
Individual level
Fulfilling Drives that Motivate People at Work
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Drive Lever Actions
ACQUIRE Rewards system
■ Sharply differentiate good performers from average and poor performers■ Tie rewards clearly to performance■ Pay as well as your competitors
BOND Corporate culture
■ Foster mutual respect, reliance & friendshipamong coworkers■ Value collaboration & teamwork■ Encourage sharing of best practices
COMPREHEND Job design ■ Design jobs that have distinct andimportant roles in the organization■ Design jobs that are meaningful andfoster a sense of contribution to the organization
DEFEND Performance management & resource allocation processes
■ Increase transparency of all processes■ Emphasize their fairness■ Build trust by being just & transparentin granting rewards, assignments, & other forms of recognition
GENEROSITY
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People in position of power are 3 times more likely than other
employees to interrupt coworkers, raise their voices, & say insulting things at the office
Do not lose the 3 virtues that got you to the top!
EMPATHY GRATITUDE
Leaders’ Guide to Fostering Cross-Boundaries Collaboration
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Teach people the art of inquiry“We run this company more by questions than answers” Google
Encourage cross-boundaries workHelp groups overcome differences
Bring diverse groups togetherUrge people to explore distant networks & acquaintances
Hire for curiosity & empathyOrganize cross-silo dialogues
Leaders’ Guide to Building a Humanistic Workplace
❑ Make it possible for your people to function at work as human beings instead of human resources
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❑ Make it possible for each and everyone of your people to develop to their full potential
❑ Involve people in decisions to secure commitment to corporate values and clearly formulated set of goals
❑ Create an environment enabling your people to experience their work as exciting and challenging
❑ Make people feel that the success of the company and the quality of work experience depends on them
❑ Each person has unique needs, and personalization is always a more important factor of job satisfaction than following standards
Building Humanistic Leadership: 4 Steps
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1. See your leadership reality –‘AS IS’ Leadership
2. Develop alternative leadership profiles –‘TO BE’ Leadership
3. Select TO BE leadership profiles –Leadership ‘FAIR’
4. Institutionalize new leadership practices – Stakeholders’ ‘BUY-IN’
MAT Matching Area:
Leading with Humanistic Principles in Mind
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❖What are the most important challenges of today’s leaders in educational settings?
❖What kind of resources are needed to address and overcome these challenges?
❖How can today’s leaders tap into people’s skills, ingenuity, and unique talents to secure progress and success?
❖How can humanistic management principles help leaders overcome challenges in educational settings?
❖What kind of humanistic-inspired initiatives would be most relevant for leaders in educational settings?
❖ Do you agree with the statement: “Humane Leadership Should Be the 4th Industrial Revolution’s Real Innovation”?