Leaders of the 21st Century versus Leaders of the Past
| The 21st Century | The Past |
| - Coordinates. Lets the team shine, welcoming their achievements as successes. | - Directs teams. Acts out and exercises his/her power over them. |
| - Motivates. Persuades, convinces and stimulates. Values other people's ideas even if he/she deisagrees. | - Imposes his/her own views. |
| - Is optimistic regarding company projects. | - Is wary of any new project. |
| - Balances conflicting positions. Acts as an arbitrator in the company rather than a judge. | - Creates favouritism, fosters competition rather tha cooperation within the company, creating a tense atmosphere. |
| - Is enterprising. Ready to get ahead of the market and the competition. | - Is conservative : he/she knows very well that... |
| - Is adaptable to swift change in the market and in society. | - Is rigid. The old ideas that brought success remain valid for today and tomorrow. |
| - Learns. Admits his/her mistakes and learns from them. Is aware that he/she is constantly in training, constantly learning. | - Doesn't make mistakes, and is defensive about any maistakes made, blaming others. |
| - Knows how to listen. | - States his/her opinions, teaching lessons to others. |
| - Knows how to delegate and doesn't regard himself/herself ans indispensable. | - Regards himself/herself as indispensable, self-sufficient and mistrustful of others. |
| - Has colleagues. | - Has subordinates. |
Source : EMA NOVO 1/04, written by Francisco Boada from EMA Partners Spain. 2004
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Created by I. Vanoverschelde.
Created by I. Vanoverschelde.