Chapter 9
Creative leadership (initiative)
Initiative: Action taken when presented with, orwhen creating, opportunity.
The ability to come up with a new plan or process to achieve a specific outcome or to solve an issue is an attribute that continues to increase in both value and demand. With the desire to achieve pioneering results in a world where the volume and complexity of issues accelerate faster than ever before, being able to develop and demonstrate initiative has become one of the most powerful attributes of successful leaders.
Creative leadership and being able to take the initiative are seen as clear indicators of motivation and the desire to deliver results. Individuals who develop initiative think creatively and consider alternative ...
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