tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285812003538838741.post4190521610619766996..comments2009-01-02T21:37:18.289ZChristopher Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660157291722137172noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285812003538838741.post-24879239974199414212009-01-02T21:37:00.000Z2009-01-02T21:37:00.000ZAndrew,<BR/>Thank you for your thoughts. Invariably organisations will comprise both pro and anti thought self leadership (TSL) employees; it’s down to the organisation to appropriately place these individuals. You are absolutely right; the phrase ‘implementation of TSL’ is probably inappropriate for the purpose, particularly when the decision to engage therein is very much down to the specific individual.<BR/><BR/>It is my belief that the proportion of each employee type is dependent upon the organisational structure; the more organic the organisation, the more likely the employees will actively embrace TSL. Conversely, the more mechanistic the organisation, the less likely the employees will embrace TSL. Whilst mechanistic organisations are more likely to comprise a hierarchical structure, more organic organisations will embrace a flat organisational structure. As you correctly highlight, the impact of the organisational culture will invariably influence employee adoption of TSL practices. I would suggest that it is precisely these forces that will influence the eventual outcome of the workforce’s tendency towards TSL.<BR/><BR/>In my opinion, mechanistic hierarchical organisations severely restrict the likelihood of TSL adoption within the workforce. Organic organisation will on the contrary increase the responsibilities placed upon the employee, thus enhancing the likelihood that creative solutions will be sought and incorporated. Whilst it would be naive for me to suggest that the creation of an organically structured organisation would be sufficient to guarantee TSL amongst the workforce, the apportioning of responsibilities amongst the workforce will ensure that creative outcomes are encouraged and facilitated. <BR/><BR/>I would love to hear more of your thoughts on the subject. Thanks again for sharing, Andrew.<BR/><BR/>TLRThe Lovable Rogue also known as Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660157291722137172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285812003538838741.post-15706800681665824412009-01-02T09:45:00.000Z2009-01-02T09:45:00.000ZGood post - just wondering about the expression 'implementation of self leadership'; since self leadership is by definition something one has to oneself.<BR/><BR/>I have been involved for many years teaching, training and facilitating self leadership withing organisations and I agree that a supporting culture is important - however some people will choose self leadership and others refuse to take response-ability.Andrew Bryanthttp://www.selfleadership.com/blognoreply@blogger.com