THE EVOLUTION OF LEADERSHIP: EMBRACING TEAM-BASED APPROACHES IN MODERN ORGANIZATIONS
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Key Words: Leadership, Team-based leadership, Leaderful practices, Crisis management, Pandemic response, Leadership theories, Self-managed teams, New Zealand COVID-19 response, Organizational challenges, Collective leadership, Leadership evolution, Uncertainty in the workplace.Abstract
This article examines the evolution of leadership in modern organizations, emphasizing the shift from traditional, hierarchical models to team-based approaches. In response to contemporary challenges such as natural disasters, economic crises, and pandemics, the need for adaptive and resilient leadership has become paramount. The study reviews existing leadership theories, including contingency theory and leader-member exchange (LMX) theory, and highlights the inadequacies of leader-centric models. Through case studies of football teams, film narratives, and New Zealand's COVID-19 response under Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, the research demonstrates the effectiveness of team-based leadership. The findings indicate that team-based leadership reduces employee stress, enhances organizational adaptability, and fosters higher levels of collaboration, innovation, and job satisfaction. The article concludes that embracing team-based or "leaderful" practices is essential for organizations to thrive in an increasingly uncertain and complex world.
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