Frames verus Power

Management – The Value of Conflict –We think of the decisive leader as the person who takes charge, and with bold decisions gets things done. But is this the best model? Perhaps an equally valid model is one where a leader empowers persons to develop contrasting perspectives on what should be done so that options can be tested over time. According to Knowledge at Wharton, the old John Wayne style of leadership might be consigned to the dustbin of management history.