Developing Engaging Leaders

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Developing Engaging Leaders

• Jill Flint-Taylor
• Robertson Cooper Ltd

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Levels of engagement the need for action
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Psychological well-being and engagement
(.48)
PWB -Sense of purpose
(.53)
(.32)
Productivity
Engagement
(.55)
PWB - Psychological health (emotional component)
(.45)
ASSET data 9,000 cases
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Leaders impact on engagement and well-being
Engagement and well-being leaders provide
balanced challenge and support
Performance
Need for CHALLENGE
Need for SUPPORT
Lack of engagement or motivation
Stress
Pressure
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Leaders impact on engagement key ideas for
discussion

• personality influences leader behaviour (the
  leaders natural style)
• leader behaviour influences the situation in
  which people work
• the work situation has a major impact on
  peoples psychological well-being
• psychological well-being is associated with
  positive organisational level outcomes including
  engagement and productivity
• risks of over-using leadership strengths
• learning to flex ones style and manage the risks
• managing the impact of the leadership group