How to overcome Challenges in Leadership



 How to overcome Challenges in Leadership


Being a leader and managing people, is a challenging task when extracting the best out of the team. Real leadership makes great demands on people. A leader is responsible for  group's vision and mission .Challenges can be arisen, when something new is about to start, when something is about to end, when times are tough and during transitions.


What are the Challenges in Leadership ?
Challenges in leadership  can be vary as external challenges ,internal challenges and challenges which can be arisen from leadership itself.
 Such leadership challenges are
  • ·        The challenge of developing the relevant skills
  As time-management, prioritization, strategic thinking, decision-making, and getting up to speed with the job to be more effective at work.
  • ·        Inspiring Others
The challenge of inspiring or motivating others to ensure they’re satisfied with their jobs and working smarter.
  • ·         Developing Employees
 The challenge of developing others, including mentoring and coaching.
  • ·        Leading a Team
The challenge of team-building, team development, and team management.
  • ·        Guiding Change
 The challenge of managing, mobilizing, understanding and leading change.
  • ·        Managing Stakeholders:
The challenge of managing relationships, politics and image..
  • ·        Lack of communication
Communication among the team members plays a major role.

  • ·        Crises and disasters
 Which could be tied to finances, program, politics, public relations , legal concerns , even spiritual issues 
  •   Insecurity and Defensiveness.
 Defensiveness shows up most often as an inability to take criticism
  • ·        Lack of decisiveness.
it's important to learn to make a decision when necessary and understand that living with the consequences is part of being a leader.
  • Impatience  with others and with situations.
 This is one of the most important trait to develop.

How to overcome challenges in leadership
·        Set goals.
Follow the SMART method. When setting a goal as Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timed.
·        Delegate more.
This involve , understanding  preferences, Knowing  people, being clear about the purpose of the task and assessing and rewarding.
·        Maximize  unique value.
Prioritize by focusing on doing the most important tasks
·        Get role clarity.
Understand what the core responsibilities are for the role.
·        Listen.
Listen to people's responses to your ideas, plans, and opinions. Listen more than you talk.

In addition to the  above  avoid favouritism, Win the trust of employees ,inspire subordinates ,encourage and appreciate and open communiation among team members can be considered as some ways to face challenges.






Leadership Challenges in banking
In banking ,leaders daily face challenges of economic ,political and social transitions. The teams are being motivated by the leaders while paying attention to the rules, regulations and circulars as government organizations ,building interpersonal relationships.
.Conclusion
Leadership is a host of challenges. It can be vary in different situations. They are often arisen in periods of instability or change, such when a program or period of work is beginning or ending, or when a group or organization is in transition. Some challenges are concrete and limited but many are more abstract and ongoing, such as keeping the group focused on its vision over the long term. If a leader is capable of achieving the goals and objectives of the organization, while facing the challenges he is an effective and a successful leader.


References

Gentry,W. A. , Eckert R. H., Stawiski, S. A., and Zhao, S.(2015) Leaders Face Around the World :More Similar than Different : https://www.ccl.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ChallengesLeadersFace.pdf

Onodugo, V.A and Ewurum, U.J.F : Coping With Leadership Challenges for Organization Survival and Growth  : https://www.longdom.org/open-access/coping-with-leadership-challenges-for-organization-survival-and-growth-2315-7844-1-118.pdf

Cristian , T. T. ( 2014)   Contemporary Business Education: a Solution for Global Leadership Challenges : Amfiteatru Economic Journal : https://www.econstor.eu/bitstream/10419/168864/1/aej-v16-i37-p0885.pdf

Hawkins,C.(2009)Leadershiptheories,managingpractices,challenges,suggestions
https://www.schoolcraft.edu/pdfs/cce/15.2.39-62.pdf
 

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