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DISSERTATION WHITE PAPER: Leadership Behaviors and Employee Engagement during Complex Change Events: A Qualitative Study of U.S. Defense Joint Intelligence Operations Centers

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  AUTHOR : Karalee G. Picard, Ed.D. TOPIC : Preparing Leaders and Employees for Successful High-Stake, Complex Organizational Change PURPOSE : To outline which leadership behaviors should be employed to engage civilian employees during a major, complex organizational change event FOR : All leaders of complex, bureaucratic organizations, especially  senior and mid-level leaders in JIOCs, DoD, and the Intelligence Community. Abstract : This qualitative study was designed to examine how Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) civilian employees experience leadership behaviors and characteristics during re-organizational changes in U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Combatant Command (CCMD) intelligence organizations, known as Joint Intelligence Operations Centers (JIOCs, pronounced j-EYE-ock). More specifically, this study’s goal was to create best practices for leaders to prepare for organizational change. Fourteen DIA civilians who ...
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Employees: Take Ownership of Your Work Place Environment - Your Work Culture!

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𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝟰𝟱% 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 (𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘂𝗽, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯). 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀: 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆.      𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚’𝙨 𝙝𝙤𝙬: 𝟭. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Seek clarity from your manager or colleagues if you're unsure about your responsibilities or goals. Schedule regular meetings with your supervisor to discuss expectations & changes in priorities.   𝟮. 𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 & 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Find a mentor who can provide guidance & a better understanding of job expectations.   𝟯. 𝗨𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀: Refer to your company's employee handbooks to understand procedures & expectations. Utiliz...
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Striking the Right Chord: Why Work Should Harmonize with Life

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In the hustle and bustle of today's fast-paced world, achieving a work-life balance has become a constant quest for many. However, perhaps it's time to reconsider our perspective. Rather than treating work and life as separate entities vying for equilibrium, what if we viewed them as interconnected, with life taking the lead?   Work is undoubtedly a crucial aspect of our lives. It provides not only financial stability but also a sense of purpose, personal growth, and the opportunity to contribute to something meaningful. However, it's essential to recognize that work is just one part of the larger composition that is life. To achieve true balance, it's time to let life take the spotlight and allow work to harmonize with it.   Embracing this paradigm shift of balancing life (versus “work-life balance”) doesn't mean neglecting professional responsibilities; instead, it encourages a recalibration of priorities . It's about acknowledging that a fulfilli...
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Unveiling "Insights: Cultivating the Leader in You"

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Welcome to a space where leadership insights converge with transformative coaching methodologies — introducing our new blog, "Insights: Cultivating the Leader in You" by Intelligent Solutions USA. As a trailblazing coaching and leadership development company, we are thrilled to embark on this journey of sharing knowledge, inspiration, and practical wisdom to help you unleash your leadership potential. Why "Insights"? In the dynamic landscape of leadership and personal development, acquiring meaningful insights is akin to discovering hidden treasures. "Insights" serves as a beacon, guiding you through the intricate terrain of leadership cultivation. This blog is more than just a collection of articles; it's a reservoir of actionable wisdom crafted to elevate your leadership journey. What to Expect: 1.     Expert Guidance: Our team of seasoned coaching and leadership development experts at Intelligent Solutions USA will be your ...
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