Paradoxes and Paradoxical Leadership at Multiple Levels of Analysis.

Abstract

In this presenter symposium, we introduce the Paradox Theory of Leadership, a leadership model for dealing with complexity and paradox in organizations. Four researchers from four different disciplines and cultures will present their research linking concepts at the individual level (vertical development, cultural intelligence), inter-individual level (paradoxical leadership and political skills), team level (team paradoxes and motivation), and the cross-cultural level (cultural paradoxical dimensions) with leadership paradoxes. In the first paper, Mo Chaara looks at the stages of vertical development in humans and A.I. that would allow dialectic cognition, necessary for paradoxical reasoning. Second, Tiffany Taylor presents her research of political skills in managers and how they relate with paradoxical leadership behaviors. Third, Lluís Rosés looks at the influence of multiple paradoxes in teams on team meetings behaviors and motivation. Fourth, Sabrina Duijnisveld (NL), analyzes cultural intelligence and paradoxical leadership as a way to navigate different cross-cultural dimensions when collaborating internationally. Finally, Wendy Smith, professor and widely cited author on organizational paradoxes will discuss the different presentations and open for interaction with the audience. PARADOXES AND PARADOXICAL LEADERSHIP AT MULTIPLE LEVELS OF ANALYSIS Presenter: Steven Poelmans; U. of Antwerp/ Antwerp Management School