Organizations are developed, just as individual leaders, from the inside out.  By taking the time to define an organization's shared values, consensus produces a depth that makes achievement a corporate celebration.
            --Marc Fey

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Developing the Organization through Leadership Roles

Applying a grid developed by Stuart Wells© of San Jose State in California, Marc Fey and Life Ascent Coaching facilitates a leadership team process which develops  an organization in three principal areas: balanced leadership styles, strategic managing effort, and clearly defined core values.  Nine "Leading Edge Role" help leadership and executive teams define the contribution of each leader.  The chart below articulates this process.

                                        Principle Leadership Process  

Principle Focus of Managing Effort

Leaders:
Create
Order

 Leaders:
Inspire Action

 Leaders:
Improve Performance

 

Systems

Sage
Designs strategy

Visionary
Innovates for the future

Magician
Orchestrates change

 

People

Globalist
Bridges cultural differences

Mentor
Motivates development

Ally
Builds partnerships

 

Work

Sovereign
Empowers decisions

Guide
Achieves goals

Artisan
Pursues excellence

 

 

 

 

 
Organization’s Foundation of Core Values

  ©Stuart Wells, From Sage to Artisan, 1997

For your organization to benefit from this leadership and organizational development, as well as others like it, call Life Ascent Coaching & Consulting at 719-330-3123, or email us at marc@lifeascentcoaching.com.

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