To be a fully effective leader, one must be able to adapt to all of the waves. (Gray, 2006) Out of the four waves, I am most comfortable with the industrial wave, but also feel my shift is progressing to the knowledge wave. I am most comfortable at the industrial wave, because this wave relates to my life more so than any other in the sense that I feel I am physical in both my career and my personal life to accomplish many of my goals. At work, my mind is constantly challenged on a daily basis, but I don't believe this justifies plotting my activities into the knowledge sector just yet. My job at the bank is very hands-on, and given that along with the massive numbers of products and services that Chase has me distribute on a daily basis, the industrial wave is the most appropriate at this time.
However, the knowledge wave graces my daily activities more and more these days. The higher up in the company I reach, and the more decision making responsilities that are given to me, the closer I am coming to that next wave of change.
Even though my organization is predominatley in the industirial phase, my MBA workgroup has already achieved the knowledge phase. The natural flow of interactions both inside and out of the class are painless, and considering our massive use of technology to achieve a common goal, this point along with other characteristice qualifies us for the knowledge wave. (Gray, 2006)
Gray, A. (2006) The conflicted leader and vantage leadership. Franklin University Press, 45-49.
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Hello Kyle! I'm posting here but did review your social capital post. Excellent observation about how life improved for you when education played a major role in your life. I thought the note about your MBA group was an interesting tie-in to the waves of change learnings for this module. Good work! Maria
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