Procter And Gamble Case Study

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Name Institution Course Tutor Date Procter and Gamble A G Lafley’s Leadership Style In any organizational setting, the influence of the leader or the leaders of that organization has a large bearing in determining the direction that the organization as a whole will take. The leader’s pattern of behavior in their position of leadership is what is referred to as leadership style. The leadership style of A G Lafley in particular in his position as the CEO of Procter and Gamble was influential in determining the success of the company. This is arguably because there were leadership styles prior and subsequent to Lafley’s tenure that could either be compared or contrasted to Lafley’s leadership style. Of particular importance are the leadership styles of Durk Jaeger and Ronald McDonald, the immediate predecessor and successor of Lafley respectively. Lafley was a revolutionary. All the three CEOs mentioned were revolutionary in the leadership styles. This is because their positions demanded them to be revolutionary. Procter and Gamble needed changes to turn things around for the company. Whereas Lafley was revolutionary in his leadership style, he incorporated the views of other people in the changes that he championed. To Lafley, employees are crucial in any change that he proposed to bring in. Before effecting any change, Lafley would reach out to employees and other stakeholders to get their approval, trust or understanding. This contrasted Jaeger’s confrontational leadership style. Also outstanding about Lafley’s leadership style is the fact that he is an inspirational leader. Lafley as a leader was not someone who would fear for his position. He instead would be delighted to relinquish his position to someone better than him. He would also inspire young leaders to want to take up leadership positions. Lafley’s

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