A Study to Generate a Correlation Between Versatile Leadership and the Organizational Culture they Maintain in the Organization


Authors : Biswajit Debbarma; Dr. Subhasish Chatterjee

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 7 - July


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Abstract : Today's executives must be well-skilled, responsive, and versatile, as organizations are constantly in a state of flux. The focus of this research is on how leaders change their behaviors to respond to varying conditions and how they shape cultures to prepare organizations for future growth. The review employs a mixed-methods approach to investigate the interplay between behavioral changes and decision- making style, as well as the dynamic cultural elements, including structural outline design, innovation levels, value articulation, communication patterns, and employee commitment. In an effort to evaluate whether behavioral flexibility was a determinant of a culture based on approachability, performance focus, and positive engagement, qualitative data from an illustrative sample of literature were analyzed. Results indicate that flexible leadership is a key determinant of positive cultures in the workplace. To enhance vision-driven productivity, leadership is imperative to shape workplace culture. This culture, which is embraced by both the teaching and non-teaching staff, demonstrates the positive impact of flexible leadership. These findings further leadership scholarship by emphasizing behavioral flexibility as a key strategic skill. They also orient organizational change and talent design initiatives.

Keywords : Versatile, Leadership, Culture, and Workplace.

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Today's executives must be well-skilled, responsive, and versatile, as organizations are constantly in a state of flux. The focus of this research is on how leaders change their behaviors to respond to varying conditions and how they shape cultures to prepare organizations for future growth. The review employs a mixed-methods approach to investigate the interplay between behavioral changes and decision- making style, as well as the dynamic cultural elements, including structural outline design, innovation levels, value articulation, communication patterns, and employee commitment. In an effort to evaluate whether behavioral flexibility was a determinant of a culture based on approachability, performance focus, and positive engagement, qualitative data from an illustrative sample of literature were analyzed. Results indicate that flexible leadership is a key determinant of positive cultures in the workplace. To enhance vision-driven productivity, leadership is imperative to shape workplace culture. This culture, which is embraced by both the teaching and non-teaching staff, demonstrates the positive impact of flexible leadership. These findings further leadership scholarship by emphasizing behavioral flexibility as a key strategic skill. They also orient organizational change and talent design initiatives.

Keywords : Versatile, Leadership, Culture, and Workplace.

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