Welcome to New Era Leadership
Traditionally people viewed leaders as the few people who are the most talented,
who achieved success in their organisations and who were rewarded with positions
of responsibility. Many people still have this view. If they don't see themselves
in the category of the 'few highly talented people', they are not interested in
the topic of leadership. Leadership development accordingly is seen as further training
for the priviledged - enhancing their already wide range of competencies and knowledge
with more theory, models and techniques to help them in their leadership positions.
The result is however that organisations might get better managers equipped with
more techniques, models and theories - but not better or more leaders. More...
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In our typically fast-paced life in the 21st century it is not uncommon for people
to feel a loss of direction, purpose and meaning. It would seem that deeper and
more fundamental questions about our existence and the significance of our efforts
and busy lives are seldom asked and contemplated.
A definitive and one-of a kind piece of work! Packing more leadership know-how under
its hood than many other resources available in this domain. - Prof B Anderson:
CEO The Da Vinci Institute
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This title combines the challenges of Africa's development with leadership theory.
...a real leader exists ultimately for the sake of the led. This book is a welcome
aid to help aspirant and incumbent leaders to become such good leaders. – Desmond
Tutu
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How people/organisations benefitted from my work
Gerhard’s calmness is infectious; his insight impressive and his ability to create
distance crucial. Gerhard provides leadership frameworks that enables anyone to
develop and to become independent from the coach. Leon Vermaak - CEO Telesure
Gerhard has provided the team with invaluable insights and a toolbox that enables
the team to deliver the business results. By working with teams and individuals,
Gerhard is able to ensure the overall business objectives are met whilst still ensuring
that personal development takes place. Craig Zeelie – MD Avery Dennison
Gerhard prepares his material carefully and his insights are always readily understood
by the audience and relevant to the topic being discussed. I have no hesitation
in recommending Gerhard. Tim Lowry - MD MTN South Africa
I have seen a marked improvement in team interactions, individuals’ self awareness
and motivation. Steve Sackett MD Chemical Initiatives
The exceptional pragmatic approach applied by Gerhard with a very special touch
to address the challenges of the technical, academic and the psychological requirements
are a unique skill to be experienced. Lothar Vogl MD Vomak Industries
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In times when things were more simple, life more predictable and people in general
seemed to be controllable and manageable, 'management' and 'leadership' were often
mistakenly used interchangeably - as if good managers automatically are good leaders
as well. Today the need for leaders who can lead with care, inspiration and
wisdom is very evident. People want to be led, not managed. It
emphasises the need for people who can influence, who command respect through the
way they live, who can interpret the challenges in their environment wisely and
who are able to connect well with people - things you don't learn on a training
course but can develop with the help of a leadership coach. Many organisations and
Human Resource practices still follow a knowledge based approach in their people
development strategies, hoping to get quick solutions and quick results.
Learning and growth however is a process based in experience where knowledge is
internalised. It is best achieved when a safe environment is created for an individual
to gain self knowledge through constructive feedback, get the confidence and support
to try out new behaviour, reflect, and internalise new learning. In the new era
of globalisation, increasing levels of inter-connectivity and democracy, a new kind
of economy, cultural diversity in the workplace, sustainable competitive advantage
is directly related to the rate of learning in an organisation. Individual learning
must benefit and enhance team learning and organisational learning in the same way
that learning at the level of the organisation must benefit and enhance learning
at team and individual levels. The shift in the new era is from the traditional
emphasis on form, routine, recepies, techniques, control and efficiency to essence,
flexibility, creativity, responsiveness and effectiveness. The buy-in to the leadership
paradigm implicates transformation in an organisation: From rigid command and control
structures relying on positional power to the development of effective relationships
and a culture of respect for everyone's ability to contribute according to their
unique potential. The process is one of real empowerment of people, alignment with
the vision, mission and values of the organisation and building of community. Higher
levels of leadership skills and effectiveness is the foundation to the successful
transformation of organisations from their old, often ineffective, ways to effective
new era organisations. Underlying such a transformation is the choice for a culture
of care and trust as opposed to fear and suspicion.
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