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
color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language: 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.