leadership: Concepts and practice

leadership: Concepts and practice

Due Wednesday March 25 by 5pm central standard time

What does a leader do when things do not go as planned? How can a leader help to restore or improve an organization’s operations when a situation stalls or interferes with its functions? Although taking a proactive approach to planning is desired, change may occur suddenly and unexpectedly causing immediate consequences. A skilled leader must be able to assess a situation in order to prioritize the steps necessary to stabilize the organization. This process must focus on a short-term strategy to address immediate concerns and include strategic decisions that will affect the long-term sustainability of the organization.

For this Discussion, address the Southeast Planning Group (SPG) case study in the Social Work Case Studies: Concentration Year text.

Required Reading

Northouse, P. G. (2018). Introduction to leadership: Concepts and practice (4th ed.). Washington, DC: Sage.

Chapter 7, “Creating a Vision” (pp. 141-157)

Chapter 8, “Establishing a Constructive Climate” (pp.159-180)

Chapter 10, “Listening to Out-Group Members” (pp. 217-237)

Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen, S. M. (Eds.). (2014b). Social work case studies: Concentration year. Baltimore, MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing [Vital Source e-reader].

“Social Work Supervision, Leadership, and Administration: The Southeast Planning Group” (pp. 85–86)

DQ

Post one page paper an analysis of the change that took place in the SPG. Furthermore, suggest one strategy that might improve the organizational climate and return the organization to optimal functioning. Provide support for your suggested strategy, explaining why it would be effective.

Use APA format and intext citation from require reading