Majesty model for Leading Without Authority LWA
Accountability is critical to every project's success therefore more and more people are assigned to leadership roles in which they have no positional authority in the Matrix. Commands and controls are simply less relevant in the 21st century because of increased outsourcing, flatter management structures, collaborative cultures, and cross-functional teams. The goal of leadership without authority is to get others to willingly cooperate and engage, rather than following authority directives in the Matrix. Nir Golan analyzed Glocal (Global-Local) organizations for understanding Leading Without Authority (LWA) methodology. LWA is a blending of personal and interpersonal skills that form the basis of a leader’s ability to impact, influence, and inspire others. Golan identified seven essential competencies for LWA as outlined below: Majesty model M atrix perception A wareness & humility J oined team E mpathy & inclusion S olicitous vision T rusted intu
