Change for Leadership

Running head: ASSIGNMENT 1.3

Assignment 1.3
Bellevue University
Leadership for Change
MHAL 847
Dr. Dey
Jul 22, 2005

Abstract
There are at least eight reasons that we have discovered why leadership at the top of the healthcare corporate ladder often fails to lead effectively during times of change.   They are complex organizational structure, unfamiliar environment, fast pace of change, lack of time, lack of shared vision, inappropriate compensation, imbalance of power and mediocre CEOs (Dye, 2000).   This paper will describe two of these factors as they relate to my organization.
Assignment 1.3
There are at least eight reasons that we have discovered why leadership at the top of the healthcare corporate ladder often fails to lead effectively during times of change.   They are complex organizational structure, unfamiliar environment, fast pace of change, lack of time, lack of shared vision, inappropriate compensation, imbalance of power and mediocre CEOs (Dye, 2000).   Although I do not work in the field of healthcare, I believe many of these reasons can explain why leadership in general fails to lead in times of change.  
There are two factors that I have noticed more prominent within my organization.   The first of which is lack of time. As Chairmen, Deans and Associate Deans there are constant demands of our time.   We must oversee many functions and staff.   All too often, we are required to make very important decisions that impact the staff, student and organization as a whole.   Even with exceptional planning and time management, there is simply not enough time to accomplish all of the task that must be completed.   Such constant pressure to perform under these time constraints has led to burn-out.   As a result, some staff seem to lack the motivation and drive that they once had in their position or in the organization.   This burn-out can also lead to complacency, which falls under another factor that leaders must overcome.  
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