Relational Leadership Summary

Groups and organizations are embedded into everyday life. We are either a part of one or a witness the one. Chapter twelve of Exploring Leadership by Komives discusses the organization system of an organization. This chapter explores how the five aspects of the Relational Leadership Model is apparent in organizations. Some of the main takeaways were the organization systems, leadership in organizations and organizational culture. Organizations are a large collection of groups which work together to serve a common purpose. According to the definition of a system, “defined as an environment in which each interaction between members produces outcomes that affect each individual and subsequent interactions and outcomes” (Komives 259), organizations can be considered a system. As systems grow, interactions between members develop, which means the organization becomes more complex. Kevin Kelly’s “The Nine Laws of God” suggest organizing principles in diverse organizations. I can see how these nine laws would benefit a large group. They include empowerment and inclusivism which corresponds to the Relational Leadership Model. These complex models offer new potentials. However, leading within

They also create the structure. One of the structures I liked was the reversed triangle. In this structure, the leader should work for the group and provide them with the tools they need to be successful. However, different companies may require different structures. The web is a nice alternative. The power is distributed and is very adaptable. This structure is good for a company with a lot of change. It is important to realize, the structure does not make the organization, the members do. Making changes to the structures may make issues easier to deal with. However, it does not change the people. The leader must try to make connections and balance the people in order for an organization to work