Using Chapter 11, Determine The Primary Means Of Communication

Q1: Using Chapter 11, determine the primary means of communication used by this Leader. Was this Leader an effective communicator?

Elon Musk uses two primary means of communication such as meetings and emails. Through these primary means of communications, Musk made sure meeting attendees are prepared and serves a purpose to promote efficiency in his company. Elon Musk uses emails to update his employees on current company issues and send memos to boost company efficiency. Although these method might have limitation, Elon musk continues to be an effective communicator.

Meetings

Meetings are a primary means of communication that Elon Musk partakes. Elon Musk uses meetings to communicate and he understand that it has limits. Musk stated

He actively update his staff through emails with regards of company issues, tips, words of encouragement, requesting critical feedback and many other topics. Musk’s emails serves to promote productivity of his companies. One email in particular serves to break down barriers in communication and promote faster exchange of knowledge and feedback. Musk wrote, “Anyone at Tesla can and should email/talk to anyone else according to what they think is the fastest way to solve a problem for the benefit of the whole company. You can talk to your manager's manager without his permission, you can talk directly to a VP in another dept, you can talk to me, you can talk to anyone without anyone else's permission. Moreover, you should consider yourself obligated to do so until the right thing happens. The point here is not random chitchat, but rather ensuring that we execute ultra-fast and well” (Bariso,

For example, with meetings, he understands that when not prepared, no vision, and no expectation to work harder, there is no reason for a meeting. Musk ensured that all meetings have these key requirements in order for communication to be effective. He also understands that using emails to communicate involve allowing all staff to cross communicate through all staff level rather than through the chain of command. Elon Musk understands the limits of means of communicating through emails and meeting. His knowledge and understanding of these limits help him establish himself to be an effective communicator.

Q2:What Contingency Theory (pages 337-341) of leadership allies to this Leader? Examine and apply the two theories of Charismatic and Transformational Leadership to this Leader. Determine the level of authenticity, ethical and trustworthy behavior of this Leader (pages 349-355). (Chapter