Leadership influence and report

Leadership influence and report1.1 IntroductionAs senior signifi piece of asst manager in a public bus company called Metroline Travel. I supervise a team of 15 Material managers across London. These personnel be the logistical team and their core responsibilities argon the supply, storage and procurement of parts to engineering. The logistical hierarchy is illustrated in soma 1. radiation pattern 1 Metroline Organisational Structure (engineering Department)2.1 Stakeholder analytic thinkingStakeholder analysis is a useful technique used to identify the key people at bottom the logistical function frame reverse. These key personnel are very(prenominal) important to the organizational structure because they have tremendous power and influence which affects my embarkation on this project, which involves extending me in terms of lead and channelise. According to Mendelows matrix these can be grouped into 4 categories in figure 2Figure 2 Mendelows matrix in Metroline Travel logist ical functionHigh miserableC- Keep SatisfiedD- Key PlayersA- Minimal EffortB-Keep InformedLowHighPowerLevel of InterestA- Engineering administration clerksB- Operation, SuppliersC- Finance department, Material Support ManagersD- Engineering managers, wit of Purchasing, Engineering Director, Head of Manning and Training2.1.1 My experiences of LeadershipMy life has been a journey. In 2000 I was employed with Her Majestys Armed Forces. I served for a period of septette years with the logistics corps, which I was responsible for both the national and international supply operation of my unit. I was authorised to organise and manage the handling of dangerous and unfounded goods and advanced air and shipping freight.I then moved on to serve with the bomb disposal units deep down the United Kingdom. Serving in the array not only required flexibility, but also enabled me to adapt rapidly to difficult environments and handle confrontational situations. As a Non Commission Officer lead was very task oriented where ones degree of loss leadership style and authority was determined according to rank. This experience has taught me to place substantial effort and commitment into my actions and work by being a focal point for solving all logistical problems day or night.2.1.2 My experiences of changeThere have been many changes within my life. Leaving the Armed Forces was the biggest life changing decision I have ever made. I felt very uncertain about my life care and decision after having joined the army at 20 years old. However, I needed to a greater extent from my life I wanted to accomplish more in terms of going back to university to get a degree. Further, I could not in truth study within the armed forces because of work constraints and time. But I took initiative and I have completed 80% training towards obtaining my degree.I have also seen changes made to other people in terms of brisk work procedures being introduced in my current workplace and the resista nce that can sometimes occur as a result of these changes. Through those experiences I authorize change can have positive and negative personal effects. It can also affect other colleagues motivation and the business organisational culture.2.1.3 My experiences of leadership and changeI have experience change within different working environments, change such as having to work on a Saturday for 2 weeks because of a deadline and the vary Facilitator taking the initiative by effectively communicating the reasons for the change and their actions. Although the individual was the head of the department and did not have to work on the Saturday, turning up to work which to me (a subordinate) demonstrated leadership and the ability to line the change flow smoothly.On the other hand, I have also experienced poorly unified change by instructions such as to change working practices without any consultations coming from directors who have lost touch with their employees and working environm ent. This type of leadership infuriates me and other staff and the change is always met with high resistance.2.1.4 The key issues from me and my workplaceMy company is very unionised and after reading a few chapters of the engendering a productive inquiry I have started noticing positive and negatives things about myself and my workplace. I found that I am a bit timid within meetings with senior managers, although I have very good ideas about solving problems, I do not speak up and I have no idea why, which creates a level of personal uncertainty. Also within my workplace I have started looking at other managers leadership style, the good and the bad. For me to grow and improve as a manager I would interchangeable to incorporate the good points within my current style with the support of the other managers.Organisation boundaryFigure 3 The key issues within my workplaceMaterial managersTrade UnionWorking conditionsHonestyEmployment contractsOrganisational cultureSenior management supportSupport and meliorate performanceSenior material managerOther managers and departmentsSupportGood pointsGood communicatorCreditable by my actionsApproachableAble to get the job through without conflictEconomic factorsGlobal credit crunchSlow rate of economic growthPolitical and Economic factorsGovernment sending Review cutsFactors in outside the system in the Marco environment2.1.5 The Importance of Leadership and tilt to MeI believe from my past experiences, I have an understanding of the structure of leadership and change. In addition to learn more about leadership and change lead enable me to become a better manager. In my work mount it will help me to become more people- orientated with the tools I learn from this course. In my personal life the course will add points to my degree will enable career development and progression illustrated in figure 4 and mind map.Figure 4 The Importance of Leadership and Change to MeLeadership advance my self-esteem and confidenceCha nge and leadershipSupport and personal developmentChange and leadershipImprove communication skillsLeadershipMotivate my teamChange and leadershipBeing decisive about choicesLeadershipNetworkingChange and leadershipUnderstanding the uncertainty and fear within meChange and leadershipChallenging myself to get a line new ideasChange and leadershipSetting the example and leading the wayMEThe beginning of my Journey with B204 mind map- (to be continue)2.1.6 Opportunities to explore my Evidence Base Initiatives (EBI)My commencement thoughts on opportunities to explore as a possible basis for my EBI, illustrated in figure 4 (Developing Productive Inquiry P. 27)InquiryTimelineStrengthsWeaknessesOpportunitiesThreatsStores shake-up6 months catamenia organisational change programWill not be completed by end of courseTo improve performance and learning while practicing from tools and theories from B204To choose a mentorLack of support from other managersResearching universities to study my MBA1 yearMy personal final stageNo growth over that periodTo use reflecting and enquiry tools to make a choiceLong timeframe to completeSearching for a new job in China1 yearMy personal and situational goalHigh unemployment within ChinaTo learn a new cultureRisk and uncertainty created by my decision to moveFigure 4 my roulette wheel of inquiryActionStores reorganisationResearching universities to study my MBASearching for a new job in ChinaSeries of consequencesEvidence and EvaluationGathering teachingAnd ReflectionI am currently looking at the best possible inquiry to focus on for my EBI, 2 are personal goals which are very important in my development and aspiration and 1 is work related which can improve my performance with support from my peers illustrated in figure 5 and 6 (Developing Productive Inquiry P. 16)Figure 5 possible inquiries to focus my EBISearching for a new job in ChinaI would like to life and work in China, its a very substantial decision. But I have the compl ete autonomy to make this decision. However this will change the way I interact with my friends and family, so I will seek advice from themStores reorganisationNeed supportC- Finance department, Material Support ManagersD- Engineering managers, Head of Purchasing, Engineering Director, Head of Manning and TrainingResearching universities to study my MBAI have the complete autonomy to make this decision. But I will need support from friends and familyFigure 6 possible inquiries to focus my EBIIntrapreneurialSearching for a new job in ChinaA very important project that will really stretches me, but this is very risky.Scaling UpResearching universities to study my MBAA significant project to undertake in terms of research and timeBroadeningStores reorganisationOutside of current job description with this store project which I am trying out new skills2.1.7 My questions about leadership and changeI have an initial answer for these questions see appendix. However by the end of this course I would like to answer these questions from my new learning reflections illustrated in figure 7.1. What makes a good leader?2. What does a good leader do?3. Is management the same as leadership?4. Can I be a good manager or a good leader?5. How do I know I am a good leader?6. Can a good leader make good changes?7. Is influence the same as power?8. How can I improve my leadership skills and make positive things happen?Figure 7 my questions within the leadership and change contextLeadershipChange1234756Evidence Base Initiatives83.1 ConclusionI started the introduction with a reflection from my past experiences in the army. I also highlighted features from my give way employment. Both past and present jobs have a board understanding of various leadership styles and the change context. I have some leadership strengths. However, I still feel a very high level of uncertainty and fear of not being able to apply some of the tools and skills obtained from this course into my working enviro nment. I hope I will have support of my work colleagues, other students, family and my tutor in order to improve personally and professionally as a leader.1170 words4.1 ReferencesDeveloping Productive Inquiry B204 Making it happen Leadership, influence and change by Caroline Ramsey 2010 The Open University Walton Hall, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA