Peer Leadership: Leading from the Middle

Abstract

The changing nature of the operational environment has caused the emergence of unique situations that require a different approach to leadership. Specifically, within Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, Multinational (JIIM) organizations, the creation of small groups of people from diverse backgrounds with a leader that has no positional authority to influence the members of the group has become increasingly present. This monograph examines the nature of leadership in a peer environment and identifies characteristics that will enable a peer leader to influence a group. The comparison of leadership theories and approaches in conjunction with U.S. Army doctrine has identified cross cultural competence, trust, humility and credibility as characteristics that are particularly important in a peer leadership environment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 23, 2013
Accession Number
ADA587325

Entities

People

  • Brian W. Oertel

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Applied Psychology
  • Department Of Defense
  • Doctrine
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Governments
  • Group Dynamics
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Leadership
  • Military Education
  • New York
  • Organizational Structure
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration
  • Students
  • Teamwork
  • United States

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  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.