How Systems Thinking Provides the Foundation for A W-Shaped Model of an Effective Technical Leader

Michael Wozniak (Self)

Keywords

Systems Thinking;Technical Leadership;Leadership;Leadership Model;Leadership Skills;Technical Skills

Abstract

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AR-SA">Technical Leadershipcolor:black;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:
AR-SA"> is a relatively new subject that has not been adequately addressed in
literature. Behaviors and skills of
effective technical individuals and leaders are defined and cited
often, including various shape models of individuals. However, a Systems
Thinking approach for combining these two mindsets has not been documented.
This paper’s goal is to provide a background on effective technical and
leadership behaviors and skills, relate them to the various shape-based models
of individuals, and ultimately present a novel W-shaped model describing an
effective Technical Leader whose foundation is a Systems Thinking mindset.