Discussion

Use 2 references from the list of reading material below

I need the answer to be at least 200 words (excluding references)

Problem Solving:

Problem Solving is a challenge for any leader and organization. How have you employed the leadership principles of Problem Solving in your own organization and what have you learned from the readings this week that may modify or change your approach?

Based off the reading assignments pick a tool used in problem solving and apply it to a managerial position in an administrative work environment

Assigned Reading:

· International Public Safety Leadership and Ethics Institute: http://www.ipslei.org/

· The Public Side of Public Safety: http://ezproxy.umuc.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=2011623542&site=eds-live&scope=site

· Public Safety Leadership in Times of Crisis: http://ezproxy.umuc.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=poh&AN=53323165&site=eds-live&scope=site

· Deference Link 5.2 Creative Leadership

· http://www.sagepub.com/northouse6e/study/materials/reference/reference5.2.pdf

· Reference Link 5.3 Task Leadership http://www.sagepub.com/northouse6e/study/materials/reference/reference5.3.pdf

· Reference Link 5.4 Leadership in Organizationshttp://www.sagepub.com/northouse6e/study/materials/reference/reference5.4.pdf

· Audio Link 6.1 Podcast #97, Bob Sutton, PhD, "Good Boss, Bad Boss: How to be the Best...and Learn from the Worst" http://www.leanblog.org/2010/08/podcast-97-bob-sutton-phd-good-boss-bad-boss/

· Reference Link 6.4 Leadership Effectivenesshttp://www.sagepub.com/northouse6e/study/materials/reference/reference6.4.pdf

· Video Link 9.1 (Transactional vs. Transformational) Leadership Development Course: Transactional vs. Transformational Theoryhttp://www.metacafe.com/watch/2763496/leadership_development_course_transactional_vs_transformational_theory/

· Video Link 9.2 (The Addictive Effect) Transformational Leadership by Tom Bloomer Part 1 http://vimeo.com/2360113

· Reference Link 10.1 Stewardship http://www.sagepub.com/northouse6e/study/materials/reference/reference10.1.pdf

· Reference 10.2 Servant Leader Beginningshttp://www.sagepub.com/northouse6e/study/materials/reference/reference10.2.pdf