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Nick Gibbons Case

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1. What is Nick Gibbons’s vision in this case study? How is it similar to or different from the vision of the owners of the paper? Discuss the unique challenges a leader faces when required to implement a vision of his or her superiors. Nick’s vision is to pioneer a new digital newspaper to keep his community informed. He wants only employees who can let go of the current paper and move forward. He wants a visual opening of the paper to remind the staff and the public that the paper is still in full operation. Nick also knows for his vision to work, he and his staff will need to continuously create change in the digital world. I feel Nick’s vision is similar to the owners vision, because both want to see the paper survive. One challenge a leader faces when implementing a …show more content…

Visions usually require changing people’s values. What desired changes in values are highlighted by this case study? I feel the change of moving forward, from old to new, is highlighted. Something new is not bad and to keep up in a technological world change is needed. 4. How well did Nick Gibbons articulate his vision for the paper? If you were in Nick’s shoes, how would you articulate your vision in this case? I feel Nick articulated his vision very well because 80% of the positions were filled with former employees. Nick knew there would be those who would not let go of the past and he spoke strongly by saying, “If you can’t let go of the past…you can’t move forward” (as cited in Introduction to Leadership, 2015, p. 63). Nick knows the only way for the digital paper to be successful is to let go of the past and build the future of new reporting online. If I were in Nick’s place I feel I would articulate how this change is an adventure and that those who move forward with the company are pioneers. I would encourage the employees to build upon this vision because it is a new adventure for all involved. 5. Do you think the newspaper will thrive under Nick’s leadership?

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