MANAGING TRANSITION: EXPLORATION STRATEGIES IN THE PROCESS TO BE A LEADER

Authors

  • Bernardo Almeida Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação da Universidade do Porto. Centro de Psicologia da Universidade do Porto
  • Catarina Brandão Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação da Universidade do Porto. Centro de Psicologia da Universidade do Porto https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4305-5605

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18540/revesvl3iss2pp0049-0064

Keywords:

Leadership. Transition process. TABEIS. Exploratory behavior.

Abstract

This study aims to explore the experience of the process of transition to a leadership position, focusing on the strategies that leaders adopt to keep their exploratory behavior active during the transitioning process. The research adopts a qualitative methodology, with life history interviews, in two separate moments. The data reveal the following strategies to keep exploratory behavior active: developing skills; relaxation activities; self-reflection; being close to employees; and support from family, friends, and peers. Based on the Theory of Attachment Based Exploratory Interest Sharing, the study assumes the importance of investing in the analysis of the exploratory and developmental dynamics of leaders and their contexts to enhance the quality and effectiveness of leadership in organizations.

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Published

2020-04-10

How to Cite

Almeida, B. ., & Brandão, C. . (2020). MANAGING TRANSITION: EXPLORATION STRATEGIES IN THE PROCESS TO BE A LEADER. REVES - Revista Relações Sociais, 3(2), 0049–0064. https://doi.org/10.18540/revesvl3iss2pp0049-0064

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General Papers/Artigos