Sunday, October 28, 2007

Simplifying Complexities of Leadership

Understanding leadership in formal studies has complexities. We studied different theories and principles using highly technical terms.

It is alright for us who like formality in studying it considering the educational attainment we have. Teachers and other professionals really prefer to study complex things because simplicity of ideas somewhat not challenging. Thus, institutional concepts of leadership are presented in graphs and charts labeled with technical terms. Honestly, we professionals like it - as it gives us a sense of integrity and credibility as professionals who have learned complex ideas, theories, or principles on leadership.

But the leadership knowledges we have are basically useful also for those who are practically involved in leadership in their local places but have not undergone formal studies on leadership.

Opportunities on learning the technical complexities of leadership must also be shared to them considering the sacrifices they have shown and efforts they have exerted to help their local communities. Sociologically, they don't like complex lectures; they can usually comprehend inputs well if the presentation is simple and using locally-inclined languages. As English language is used here, the technical terms and graphs must be simplified to catch their attention.

Thus, we simplify things in our discussions here though how complex are the concepts conveyed. Presentation then, if possible, should be conversational - one way of making complexities simple and easy to be understood.

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