Introduction to Leadership

Discussion Question

Introduction to Leadership

Read Saudi Vision 2030 (the PDF & review the 2030 Vision website) https://www.vision2030.gov.sa/

and identify a KSA leader who embodies a Leadership concept from this week’s material.

1. How does this leader’s work or outlook align with SV2030?
2. Which of French and Raven’s Base(s) of Power’s does this leader utilize?
3. Referring to this week’s readings, identify two ways that this person embodies leadership instead of management?

Directions:

• Discuss the concepts, principles, and theories from your textbook. Cite your textbooks and cite any other sources if appropriate.
• The initial post should address all components of the question with a 600 word limit.

Readings

Required:

• Chapter 1 in Leadership: Theory and Practice
• Saudi Vision 2030
• Feriors. (2021, January 26). Bases of power in leadership by French and Raven.
• Kotter, J (1990). Leadership versus management and emerged leadership, John Kotter’s Approach. Creative Commons. New York, NY.

Recommended:

• Chapter 1 PowerPoint Slides
• CFI Team (2022). Leadership theories schools of thought explaining how and why certain individuals become leaders.

Learning Outcomes

1. Analyze the concept of leadership and the leadership process.
2. Analyze current trends in leadership and the leadership process.
3. Examine the implications of leadership in a formalized setting.
4. Differentiate between leadership and management.
5. Examine SV2030 from a Leadership lens.

Requirements: 600 word limit.