In this module's reading, you learned about the leadership practice of Challenging the Process. The textbook authors discuss the need for leaders to take risks for organizational change to occur. However, they emphasize the idea of a calculated risk, which differs from the everyday notion of risk.

Before posting to this discussion, update the Challenge the Process column in your Leadership Development Action Plan $($Area $1$: Communication Skills To improve my ability to communicate with others effectively, both written and verbal. $1.$ The importance of connecting your words with action is critical in developing into a true leader.

$2.$ Say what you mean and mean what you say.

$3.$ Leaders must find their own voice, and then they must clearly and distinctively give voice to their values. $1.$ Communicate the vision clearly

$2.$ Emphasize the need to pursue the vision as a team

$3.$ Foster a culture of expressing one$$s thoughts on anything about the vision. $1.$ Re$-$evaluate current communication methods

$2.$ Seek for feedback

$3.$ Experimenting with new communication styles $1.$ Create an inclusive and collaborative environment

$2.$ Allow members to use their methods

$3.$ Ensure there is open communication $1.$ Express genuine appreciation

$2.$ Motivate members by fostering a culture of expressing one$$s achievements

$3.$ Encourage members when there are challenges.$).$ Once you have updated your Leadership Development Action Plan, consider the following prompts:

How will you use the concept of Challenging the Process to improve each leadership area you identified in Module One?

Reflect on an example of an instance where you or a leader you followed took a calculated risk. Share the example with your peers.

Why did you or your leader decide to take the risk?

In your responses to peers, discuss some practical ways to apply the Challenge the Process concept to improve leadership skills.