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Characteristics of leadership effectiveness: Implementing change and driving innovation in organizations
Author(s) -
Gilley Ann,
Dixon Pamela,
Gilley Jerry W.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
human resource development quarterly
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.756
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1532-1096
pISSN - 1044-8004
DOI - 10.1002/hrdq.1232
Subject(s) - organizational change , point (geometry) , organizational effectiveness , knowledge management , business , psychology , management , public relations , computer science , political science , economics , geometry , mathematics
Research indicates that numerous variables impact a leader's effectiveness. In this study, the authors explore leadership effectiveness in driving change and innovation, along with the precursory skills necessary to do so. The findings confirm previously identified low rates of organizational success with change and point to skill deficiencies as a cause. Specifically, the abilities to communicate appropriately and motivate others significantly influence a leader's ability to effectively implement change and drive innovation.