What Does Information Leadership Look Like?
If information is power, then leaders need to take the lead in harnessing that power for the advancement of their organizations.
By Tonja R. Clemons, MBA
Leadership scholars have written a plethora of information on the various types of leaders (transformational, servant, authentic, autocratic, etc.). However, we would be hard pressed to find many resources on information leaders.
Now we are aware of how important it is for organizations to get institutional information fast and first in order to survive and gain or maintain its competitive advantage. But do we need to have an actual leader for this phenomenon? And if we need an information leader, how would that person function in an …show more content…
How do leaders inspire employees to anticipate and look for ideas and concepts for the future?
3. What tactics do organizations utilize to stay ahead of the information curve?
What specific roles do leaders play in bringing new, valuable information into their organizations?
One of the principle roles leaders have in bringing new information to the organization is to actually bring new information into the organization. If the leaders do not participate in information leadership, others within the organization will not embrace the initiative.
Although the focus of organizational change efforts may differ, the roles for the leaders typically remain the same. In any change initiative, leaders are responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring the process. Therefore, the leaders must ensure:
1. There is a clear vision for the organization’s information leadership strategy;
2. The employees know the information strategy is a valued concept for the organization’s survival and competitive advantage within the industry;
3. The employees are actually empowered to participate in the information leadership efforts; …show more content…
Being a leader is a coveted position by many who are not in leadership positions. It is a dog eat dog world in the business environment, but the one thing that will help secure and advance your leadership position involves the acquisition, management and utilization of information you receive:
1. Acquisition = Make it a priority for you and your employees to keep your tentacles in the air to discern and quickly acquire information that has the potential to shift and catapult your organization to greater heights in the marketplace.
2. Management = When information is received, ensure that it is shared with the appropriate people and it is not left waiting in the balance for your competitors to beat you to the punch.
3. Utilization = All information will not be utilized by the organization, but it is imperative that you guard against being paralyzed by the fear of failure, especially after it has been properly vetted by your leadership team. But even if a venture does not succeed, make sure you create a safe place for the employees to fail and they are quickly encouraged to continue to pursue new information for the innovation of your
If information is power, then leaders need to take the lead in harnessing that power for the advancement of their organizations.
By Tonja R. Clemons, MBA
Leadership scholars have written a plethora of information on the various types of leaders (transformational, servant, authentic, autocratic, etc.). However, we would be hard pressed to find many resources on information leaders.
Now we are aware of how important it is for organizations to get institutional information fast and first in order to survive and gain or maintain its competitive advantage. But do we need to have an actual leader for this phenomenon? And if we need an information leader, how would that person function in an …show more content…
How do leaders inspire employees to anticipate and look for ideas and concepts for the future?
3. What tactics do organizations utilize to stay ahead of the information curve?
What specific roles do leaders play in bringing new, valuable information into their organizations?
One of the principle roles leaders have in bringing new information to the organization is to actually bring new information into the organization. If the leaders do not participate in information leadership, others within the organization will not embrace the initiative.
Although the focus of organizational change efforts may differ, the roles for the leaders typically remain the same. In any change initiative, leaders are responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring the process. Therefore, the leaders must ensure:
1. There is a clear vision for the organization’s information leadership strategy;
2. The employees know the information strategy is a valued concept for the organization’s survival and competitive advantage within the industry;
3. The employees are actually empowered to participate in the information leadership efforts; …show more content…
Being a leader is a coveted position by many who are not in leadership positions. It is a dog eat dog world in the business environment, but the one thing that will help secure and advance your leadership position involves the acquisition, management and utilization of information you receive:
1. Acquisition = Make it a priority for you and your employees to keep your tentacles in the air to discern and quickly acquire information that has the potential to shift and catapult your organization to greater heights in the marketplace.
2. Management = When information is received, ensure that it is shared with the appropriate people and it is not left waiting in the balance for your competitors to beat you to the punch.
3. Utilization = All information will not be utilized by the organization, but it is imperative that you guard against being paralyzed by the fear of failure, especially after it has been properly vetted by your leadership team. But even if a venture does not succeed, make sure you create a safe place for the employees to fail and they are quickly encouraged to continue to pursue new information for the innovation of your