Effective Communication Satya Nadella: Summary and Overview of Sources

Effective Communication - Satya Nadella: Summary and Overview of Sources
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Effective Communication - Satya Nadella: Summary and Overview of Sources
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In their article, Prakash et al. (2021) examine authentic leadership style with a key focus on Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella. In Ancona et al. (2019), the authors identify key characteristics of enabling leaders: communication. Abadi (2018) describes how Nadella managed to defuse the toxic culture present at Microsoft. According to Millen (n.d.), trust is everything in leadership. A leader ought to forge trusting relationships in order to succeed. Gallo (2018) highlights how clear communication of vision has been instrumental in the success of Microsoft under Nadella. Ekpo (2016) explains that effective communication is fundamental to the success of an organization as it affects factors such as motivation and decision making.
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Abadi (2018)
This article examines some of the strategies Nadella implemented once he took over the leadership of Microsoft. One of his first challenges as CEO of the company was to defuse the toxic culture that engulfed the company. As a result, Nadella decided to buy a book titled "Nonviolent Communication" for the members of the company's leadership. Abadi (2018) noted that the book preaches communication that is characterized by empathy and compassion. The book also asks readers to learn to express their feelings and be specific when talking about their feelings.
Ancona et al. (2019)
According to the authors, enabling leaders put effort into ensuring that members are up-to-date by sharing relevant information. Such leaders also "fold communication into a business conversation," and they also value high levels of connectivity as well as increased access to information. Ancona et al. (2019) also provide an overview of Satya Nadella, documenting the leadership and communication strategies he implemented after becoming the CEO of Microsoft. One such strategy is changing how the leaders of the company guide and converse with people.
Ekpo (2016)
In this article, the author articulates the role effective communication plays in the success of organizations. Effective communication combines both technical and emotional aspects. Apart from maintaining the flow of accurate information, communication also promotes rational decision-making. Communication in an organization also promotes motivation because it clarifies objectives. Communication also ensures that human resources and other resources are organized efficiently. In ...