Fluid Leadership: Inviting Diverse Inputs to Address Complex Problems

Abstract

History is replete with examples of misapplied leadership strategies. When singular methods are used to solve multifaceted problems, negative results are often the consequence. Complex issues in a complex environment require complex perspectives; the homeland security enterprise (HSE) needs leaders who can adapt their leadership styles according to emerging environments. Furthermore, the diverse agencies within the HSE must work together more frequently and dependably to make coordinated decisions that impact their broad community. This thesis proposes integrating multiple leadership models to generate innovative, diverse solutions that will strengthen the HSE. By examining dozens of models, the research developed a conceptual synthetic leadership model. It is recommended that this proposed model be implemented within HSE components and studied organizationally

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1027504

Entities

People

  • Sylvia Moir

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Command And Control
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Doctrine
  • First Responders
  • Genetics
  • Governments
  • Homeland Security
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Personality
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Reasoning
  • Security
  • Students
  • United States
  • Urban Areas

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  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Systems Analysis and Design