CHAPTER 9

Implementing the Leadership Diamond

We now turn to the question of how to implement the Leadership Diamond model. We consider first the operational rules for using the Leadership Diamond, then the individual's own use and development of leadership thinking and tools, and finally the application of the model to organizations.

Rules for Using the Leadership Diamond

Once you have diagnosed your leadership style, you have the opportunity to reorganize all the resources or tools in the model to create an ideal profile for your future development as a leader. We must therefore consider the important technique of Diamond reconstruction.

The first element of the Leadership Diamond is to make a commitment, that is, make the resolute, inside-out ...

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