Based on the concepts of Informal Leadership discussed in Chapter 5 of Van Wart’s book, and the elements from the Ted Talk, your task is to write and describe a hypothetical or real case that illustrates the effectiveness of informal leadership in addressing an internal organizational problem or a policy implementation challenge in a public organization. Make sure to identify separately each of the following aspects: 1) the organizational or policy problem, 2) the characteristics of the informal leadership, 3) the contribution that informal leadership brings to solve the organizational problem, 4) the challenges and problems that can arise from the informal leadership.
Please comment and answer this question using the concepts reviewed in our previous classes and based on the readings of Van Wart’s book. Make sure you use APA citations and references, as well as supporting data and additional literature to support your argument.
As a reference, ensure to follow the instructions regarding Discussions thoroughly:
- Discussions:
- Postings should be a minimum of two to three paragraphs (300-400 words) that clearly convey your intended meaning.