The Context of Leadership: Foundations of Leadership Studies 4/25/2017 The Context of Leadership: The Notion of Culture and Formal Organizations Lecture 1: Introduction to the Course

Foundations of Leadership Studies 4/25/2017 Outline Model of Leadership Contexts Culture Defining culture Culture exercise The Immediate Context: Organizational cultures A Matrix of Leadership Contexts Exercise Lecture 1: Introduction to the Course

Model of Leadership Contexts Foundations of Leadership Studies 4/25/2017 Model of Leadership Contexts HISTORICAL CONTEXT CONTEMPORARY CONTEXT IMMEDIATE CONTEXT LEADER FOLLOWERS Lecture 1: Introduction to the Course

Model of Leadership Contexts Foundations of Leadership Studies 4/25/2017 Model of Leadership Contexts HISTORICAL CONTEXT CONTEMPORARY CONTEXT IMMEDIATE CONTEXT LEADER FOLLOWERS Lecture 1: Introduction to the Course

Foundations of Leadership Studies 4/25/2017 Culture Define culture The collective programming of the mind which distinguishes one group or category of people from another (Hofstede) The accumulated shared learning of a group (Schein) Things learned, shared, and transmitted Lecture 1: Introduction to the Course

Foundations of Leadership Studies 4/25/2017 Brainstorm How might culture impact the process of leadership? Lecture 1: Introduction to the Course

Foundations of Leadership Studies 4/25/2017 The Culture of U of R Get into small groups Brainstorm those things that are “learned, shared, and transmitted” at the University of Richmond Lecture 1: Introduction to the Course

Foundations of Leadership Studies 4/25/2017 One More Thing… Now, look at what you have listed and consider how it relates to the leadership challenge of attaining and dealing with diversity on campus. Lecture 1: Introduction to the Course

The Unique Culture of U of R Foundations of Leadership Studies 4/25/2017 The Unique Culture of U of R Values Work hard-play hard mentality Rules of the game Pressure toward conformity Climate Different social spheres (greek/ not greek) Metaphors Living in a bubble Embedded skills How to use scoop files Group norms Where to sit in the dining hall Shared language D-hall for dining hall Rituals Proclamation night; Ring dance Lecture 1: Introduction to the Course

Model of Leadership Contexts Foundations of Leadership Studies 4/25/2017 Model of Leadership Contexts HISTORICAL CONTEXT CONTEMPORARY CONTEXT IMMEDIATE CONTEXT LEADER FOLLOWERS Lecture 1: Introduction to the Course

National vs. Organizational Culture Foundations of Leadership Studies 4/25/2017 National vs. Organizational Culture Hofstede Two very different phenomena National cultures Fundamental, invisible values held by majority of members, acquired in early childhood Change very slowly if at all Organizational cultures Superficial; residing in visible practices of the organization, acquired by socialization of new members May be consciously changed Lecture 1: Introduction to the Course

A Matrix of Leadership Context Foundations of Leadership Studies 4/25/2017 A Matrix of Leadership Context Four Groups: Formal organizations Community organization Political system Social Movement Lecture 1: Introduction to the Course

Respond to These Questions from your Group’s Perspective Foundations of Leadership Studies 4/25/2017 Respond to These Questions from your Group’s Perspective 1. What is the purpose of this organization of group? 2. What are the typical types of tasks undertaken? 3. What is the structure of the organization? 4. Why did the followers join the group? 5. How are leaders chosen? 6. How do leaders interact with followers? 7. How are decisions made? Lecture 1: Introduction to the Course