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The current coronavirus pandemic has created an undeniable crisis in the United States and in virtually all parts of the world. Leaders in all sectors need effective modes of thinking to lead change in this COVID-19 era. In this article, we utilize the concept of derailment to offer perspectives for such leaders. Using relevant interview data from a recent in-depth study (Strietzel, 2020a), we apply the stories and lessons from 25 “derailed” leaders to provide a three-layered approach to leading change while navigating the current crisis. Implications and recommendations for leaders are discussed.
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19-2-2021 2:00 PM
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19-2-2021 3:15 PM
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Strietzel, J. & Erck, R. (2021). Through the fire: Using derailment research to lead change in the COVID-19 era. Leading Change Conference. Virtual.
Through the Fire: Using Derailment Research to Lead Change in the COVID-19 Era
The current coronavirus pandemic has created an undeniable crisis in the United States and in virtually all parts of the world. Leaders in all sectors need effective modes of thinking to lead change in this COVID-19 era. In this article, we utilize the concept of derailment to offer perspectives for such leaders. Using relevant interview data from a recent in-depth study (Strietzel, 2020a), we apply the stories and lessons from 25 “derailed” leaders to provide a three-layered approach to leading change while navigating the current crisis. Implications and recommendations for leaders are discussed.
