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<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\nBoss or leader in times of change<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Leadership is a critical requirement when initiating change, fact or fiction? Theories and models are reviewed in comparison to a changing world. Khan (2017) reviewed adaptive and transactional leadership finding neither leadership theory meets all the requirements of a leader. She inferred that the adaptive leadership has an edge in higher education\u2019s leadership needs.\u00a0 Leadership theories vary and through our assigned reading, I still haven\u2019t found one answer that fits all. \u00a0Kahn\u2019s comparison shows me that every leadership theory has pros and cons, my thoughts on which theory aligns with my approach. I can appreciate Castelli 2015 thoughts on reflective leadership and believe I tend to follow this theory. \u00a0In my first statement, I posted a true or false question, answering this question opens a conundrum of variations and definitions. However, I am a firm believer that when the proper leadership theory is introduced at the right time and place it will have a profound influence on the outcome of change. \u00a0Weller & Anderson (2013) examine resilience and the system\u2019s ability to bounce back from change, external forces may still derail the project. Having a robust and resilient system, in my opinion, helps to absorb some of the Shock\u2019s and possibly smooth out the roller-coaster ride. Properly enacted leadership that is flexible and adaptable will remove obstacles, and make the ride even smoother.<\/p>\n References<\/strong><\/p>\n Al-Haddad, S. and Kotnour, T. (2015) \u2018Integrating the organizational change literature: a model for successful change\u2019, Journal of Organizational Change Management, 28(2), pp. 234\u2013262. doi: 10.1108\/JOCM-11-2013-0215.<\/p>\n Castelli, P. (2016).\u00a0Reflective leadership review: a framework for improving organizational performance.<\/em> Journal of Management Development, 35(2), 217-236.<\/p>\n Huggins, K. (2017).\u00a0Developing Leadership Capacity in Others: An Examination of High School Principals’ Personal Capacities for Fostering Leadership.<\/em> International Journal of Education Policy and Leadership, 12(1).<\/p>\n Khan, N. (2017).\u00a0Adaptive or Transactional Leadership in Current Higher Education: A Brief Comparison. The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 18(3).<\/p>\n Weller, M., & Anderson, T. (2013).\u00a0Digital Resilience in Higher Education<\/a>.\u00a0European Journal of Open, Distance and E-Learning<\/em>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Boss or leader in times of change Leadership is a critical requirement when initiating change, fact or fiction? Theories and models are reviewed in comparison to a changing world. Khan (2017) reviewed adaptive and transactional leadership finding neither leadership theory meets all the requirements of a leader. She inferred that the adaptive leadership has … Continue reading LRNT 525 – Unit 2-Activity 1 Managing Change for Learning in Digital Environments<\/span>