Abstract:
NEHEMIAH: LEADING THROUGH CHANGE 2
Nehemiah: Leading Through Change & Opposition
I find it rather surprising that I have never studied the book of Nehemiah, as I was born into a family that went to church faithfully, and I have continued to attend since that time. I don’t have any recollection of having been told Nehemiah’s story, nor taught of his remarkable leadership qualities. I was brought up to value solid leadership, and I think the qualities Nehemiah demonstrates in this book are that of an effective leader, despite some pretty harsh circumstances he was faced with. He maintained the key elements of being a great manager, as well as kept the lines of communication open with his team.
Elements Of A Great Manager
Nehemiah demonstrated many elements that are essential to being an effective manager including: being humble, inspiring, courageous, wise, and empathetic. God used Nehemiah to lead the charge on rebuilding the wall around Jerusalem. He placed a passion in Nehemiah’s heart, and Nehemiah acted on it faithfully.
Leadership is KEY to the sustenance and development of human society. Several spheres of human world have failed due to inadequate leadership. The research observes that continents like Africa and Asia are suffering from good leaders; this is because reasonable percentage of development materials and things needed rests in the bosom of leaders; they are in control of everything that belongs to everyone. The research sets project management as an important part of a leader’s job description. Project management is a human activity that is integral to the development of the society and even the church. Thus, project management is an issue that is worth discussing; its importance and significance cannot be overemphasized. The book of Nehemiah reveals that execution of a great project and the character ‘Nehemiah’ as someone who ultimately demonstrates several elements that are essential as an effective leader and project manager; this makes the person of Nehemiah relevant to this research. Thus, a good project manager is definitely a good leader. In view of this, the research engages Nehemiah’s personality, words and actions as a theoretical framework for this discourse.
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