There are many models of effective leadership but all leaders must have a mandate from which to lead. Without this, their survival is at risk. The following checklist will help you establish your own mandate to lead and will be useful during times of uncertainty and change:
- Recognize where you are operating beyond your formal authority.
- Assess how compatible your working style is with that of your team and the organization. The greater the gap, the greater the risk, although you are in a stronger position if you have been appointed to instigate change.
- Establish a clear vision of what you seek to accomplish – and check whether this is accepted by key individuals.
- Regularly elicit feedback on your leadership, especially if you are operating without formal authority. It may help to test assumptions and agreed operating principles with your team.
- Identify opinion-formers in your organization (not necessarily senior), learn from their views and involve them in decision-making.
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