Shared leadership: leading through polylogue
Abstract
Purpose
To examine the leadership requirements and challenges that need to be considered for future organizational sustainability.
Design/methodology/approach
The approach adopted focuses on the pool of talent available and required within the organization and how a philosophy of shared responsibility and commitment can be engendered on behalf of the organization.
Findings
A model is provided outlining how multiple conversations, namely a practice of polylogue, can be effectively pursued.
Practical implications
The benefits of polylogue are outlined in terms of future leader development and staff retention through accommodating a co‐operative working environment.
Originality/value
Pursuing multiple “fierce conversations”; through polylogue, but in a constructive manner, is positioned to effectively realize competitive advantage.
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Citation
Lee‐Davies, L., Kakabadse, N.K. and Kakabadse, A. (2007), "Shared leadership: leading through polylogue", Business Strategy Series, Vol. 8 No. 4, pp. 246-253. https://doi.org/10.1108/17515630710684295
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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