An Analysis of the Leadership Skills Required in the 21st Century in Relation to the Strategic Vision/Objectives of an Organisatio

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AN ANALYSIS OF THE LEADERSHIP SKILLS REQUIRED IN THE 21ST CENTURY IN RELATION TO THE STRATEGIC VISION/OBJECTIVES OF AN ORGANISATION. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2 1.1 Leadership……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 2.0 Case Study Organization…………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 2.1 Swot analysis…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 3.0 Leadership Skills…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6 3.1 Technical skills………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6 3.1.1 Analytical ability………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6 3.2 Interpersonal skills………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7 3.2.1 Communication……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8 3.2.1 Empathy………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8 3.3 Conceptual skills……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9 4.0 Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 5.0 References………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11 5.1 Bibliography……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 13 1.0 INTRODUCTION Someone will stand out as a good leader perhaps because of how the leaders’ mental capabilities is evaluated or the flair with which the leader carries out complex tasks (Lord et al., 1986, Atwater et al., 1999 and Humphrey & Berthiaume, 1993). Effective leadership is very pertinent in this present highly interdependent world with constantly changing business climate, the ability to lead in the face of complexity and ambiguity continually tests a leaders skills as he endeavours to navigate through uncertain dynamic market conditions. This report aims to analyse the relevant Leadership skills a twenty first century manager needs to succeed, then will relate them to the vision and strategic ambition of a banking and finance consultancy company (Trust Adjusters Nigeria Limited -TANL). The key leadership skills to be analysed are

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