A631.6.4.RB_StevensEric
When I looked at the videos I could see a difference in the leadership styles between McChyrstal and McInvale. The first differences were the type of leadership positions that each of the individuals were facing. But I also seen some similarities that each had brought to the table in regards to the situation that they were facing. McChrystal was facing more of a broader less personalized type of leadership due to him having people under him in 20 different countries. McInvale had a company where he was able to take a more hands on approach with the employees and become a face to face type leader.
I looked at McChrystal who came from a culture who already had strong cultural beliefs in the Rangers. This culture was one that was set and stable from the beginning because it was something that was taught and shared from day one of the training process. The fact that this was placed inside each member from day one gave McChrystal a sort of an advantage to get the team members on board with the ideas that he was trying to convey. He did mention that the ideas that he was brought up with were slightly different than what is actually happening today because of generational differences. In the end I believe that his leadership style worked effectively and the thought of failure was not an option nor did he expect that outcome. This showed that he had existing confidence in the people below him.
McInvale had different set of challenges since he was faced with the potentially devastating outcome if his leadership transformation did not work. He was faced with a weak culture where the members did not share the same vision as him-self. He had to bring in a sweeping change and personally take the lead in the change process and provide incentives for continued success. I believe this was the correct course of action based upon the members that he had working for him and this was the correct way to conduct this change. McInvale stated that he offered various programs to get the sales staff on the same page and to teach them how to interact with the customers and follow up. With the development of the fitness program these allowed the employees to bond and get to know each other and to try and reach a common goal together.
I think that both of the leaders made the correct decision on how to manage their own respective forces and achieve the success with the desired results using different techniques.
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