In this contribution, we first provide an overview of the social identity approach and especially the research that shows that social identification with groups, such as teams or companies, is associated with a range of positive work-related consequences such as performance, innovation, or employee health. We then introduce the concept of identity leadership and describe studies that underline the effectiveness of this type of leadership for employees. Finally, we address the practical implementation and show how leaders can contribute to a shared identity in the groups they lead.

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Identity Leadership: Creating and Implementing a Shared Identity in Teams and Organizations

  • Rolf van Dick,
  • Berrit L. Cordes,
  • Rudolf Kerschreiter,
  • Niklas K. Steffens

摘要

In this contribution, we first provide an overview of the social identity approach and especially the research that shows that social identification with groups, such as teams or companies, is associated with a range of positive work-related consequences such as performance, innovation, or employee health. We then introduce the concept of identity leadership and describe studies that underline the effectiveness of this type of leadership for employees. Finally, we address the practical implementation and show how leaders can contribute to a shared identity in the groups they lead.