21 May 2007
Richard Hames' New Book – The Five Literacies of Global Leadership
Last week went to see Richard Hames speak about his new book it was really good and here is what i learnt:
There are 4 enablers which are connected to the 5 literacies (proficiencies) to being an effective leader:
4 enablers:
- Adaptive receptiveness (open mindedness) – teachers > learners (tangible)
- Ability to re-invent one’s self (constant searching) – can change what they know/ who they are to better one’s self
- Vigilant responsiveness (constant awareness) – opportunities/ explore/ risky – take advantage of opportunities when they arise
- Appreciative reciprocity (giving back) – how can this benefit everyone – grows value
5 literacy’s
- Networked intelligence (networks of networks) – using weak links making global networks
- Literacy of futuring (strategic foresight)
- Strategic navigation (adaptive management of where we need to go)
- Ecological design (environmentally sustainable)
- Brand resonance (understanding their role in the world and fitting their ideas inside it)
