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Decentralization And Centralization In Sociocratic Organizations—Dynamics, Combinations, And Hybrid Solutions, Ted Rau, Phd
Decentralization And Centralization In Sociocratic Organizations—Dynamics, Combinations, And Hybrid Solutions, Ted Rau, Phd
Journal of Nonprofit Innovation
The article discusses the interplay between decentralized and centralized aspects of governance in the context of decentralized self-governance and shares learnings from Sociocracy For All’s (SoFA) experience, including that decentralization is an active process that requires preparation, budget, strategy, and information can act as centralizing forces, and decentralization requires different ways of thinking about responsibility and leadership. SoFA is a young membership organization founded in 2016 promoting sociocracy, a governance system with consent-based decision-making in small groups, in nonprofits and other organizations.
Full Issue - Leadership
Journal of Nonprofit Innovation
“Leadership is all about changing the order of things. Machiavelli said, ‘There is nothing so difficult or so dangerous as to undertake to change the order of things.’ And that is true. It is difficult, and it is sometimes dangerous, because people resist and people are afraid. And that is why only leaders can drive change.”
“Management is the production of acceptable results within known constraints and conditions; very important. But management is not leadership.” https://ecorner.stanford.edu/videos/the-difference-between-management-and-leadership/,
Taken From Carly Fiorina, Former CEO, HP, Speech from Stanford eCorner
The Empathetic Leader, Sarah Romney
The Empathetic Leader, Sarah Romney
Marriott Student Review
Research shows that “empathy” is an important quality in a leader and improves one’s ability to resolve group needs, obtain followers, perform prosocial behaviors, and get positive results. However, many business students do not recognize the value of empathy. Business schools can help improve this by teaching the importance of empathy and giving students the opportunity to develop it.
Leadership Development: A Study Of Elon Musk, Ryan H. Yauney
Leadership Development: A Study Of Elon Musk, Ryan H. Yauney
Marriott Student Review
As one of the most prolific businessmen of our time, Elon Musk is the epitome of a successful leader. Not only has Elon Musk succeeded in the entrepreneurial realm with his many profitable startups, but he has been able to guide these companies along their paths of massive growth and into the national spotlight. This article discovers which key attributes of Musk help him thrive, and how developing a company’s office culture can produce similar attributes in their own management.
Marriott Student Review Volume 2 Issue 2: A Bright Future, Marianna Richardson
Marriott Student Review Volume 2 Issue 2: A Bright Future, Marianna Richardson
Marriott Student Review
In business, opportunities are often determined by passion, drive, and persuasion in delivering a brilliant vision for future opportunities. In this issue of Marriott Student Review, we explore the bright future of the business world. Each article focuses on some aspect of business and the exciting possibilities that lay ahead.
Leadership And Self-Deception Book Review, Evan D. Poff
Leadership And Self-Deception Book Review, Evan D. Poff
Marriott Student Review
A book review of Leadership and Self-Deception.
The Art Of The Commander, The Art Of The Servant, William R. Adams
The Art Of The Commander, The Art Of The Servant, William R. Adams
Marriott Student Review
Being a business major at BYU takes up enough study time. Why would a student want to do a rigorous minor, too? William Adams describes his journey as a business strategy major and editing minor and relates how the two fields together have helped him gain a better understanding of business strategy and leadership.
Book Review Of "Multipliers: How The Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter", Hannah Salzl
Book Review Of "Multipliers: How The Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter", Hannah Salzl
Marriott Student Review
This is a book review of "Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter", by Liz Wiseman, with Greg McKeown.