Administration is interpreting policies and making them effective. Leadership, however, includes establishing a clear vision, communicating the vision to others and persuading them to follow you. The purpose of leadership in administration is to produce and sustain a business culture, keep members of the organization knowledgeable, and promote progressive change within the organization (Daft, 2008). Leadership in administration is essential because it creates a general culture that everyone shares and is a part of. The absence of the clear structure that administrative leadership provides will result in a lack of clarity and different teams of people following different directions. In order to properly demonstrate my strategy, I will utilize the five practices of exemplary leadership, model the way, inspire a shared vision, challenge the process, enable others to act and encourage the heart.
In order to improve our current structure, we must first create a culture that models the vision of the organization. Creating a culture means that specific values and guidelines will be practiced (Kouzes & Posner, 2007). Personal traits such as integrity, honesty and trust worthiness are traits that illustrate effective leadership. More significant than personal traits are visible behaviors. These behaviors include displaying concern for others while maintaining dignity and respect, listening, being attentive and accepting of questions and concerns, as well as making impartial decisions and being fair. We will create standards of excellence, set an example for others to follow and attract individuals by our genuineness and skillful communication.
Effective communication skills are a vital component to our success. We must clearly communicate a positive, helpful outlook. Managers must look beyond the horizon to see what is possible. Managers ought to invent the future instead