Observations/Reflections: On Leadership and the Nexus between Accuracy and Direction
Status: Dictated but Not Reviewed
Published: 02/26/10
Written: 01/27/2010
Dictated By: Flint McGlaughlin

The effective leader will not always be concerned with accuracy in his decision making process. Many times the role of the leader is to provide a unified, consistent voice. The leadership's decision record may only have an accuracy rating of 60-80%, but the consistency of the direction itself pulls the organization together and moves it forward.

As the leader grows more cognizant of his weaknesses, he can become hesitant to provide authoritative input. This is good, but only up to a certain point. Sometimes direction is more important than accuracy.