Leadership and Change Implementation Model for Professional Working Teams in México

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to present a Leadership and Change Management Model with elements based on foreign schemes and complemented with habits and values found in the Mexican culture and the leadership identity in México. The model seeks to drive elements of a “winner culture” and with a positive change attitude; strengthening “success formulas” and de-activating detractive behaviors patters typical of the Mexican culture. This model is a result of a correlational research with a mixed and quasi-experimental approach. It is applied to a specific problem where the implementation of changes in behaviors is of the essence. The practical application and validation are on an Engineering Center in México to improve on the theme of “Inclusion & Diversity”, where we need the adoption of behaviors and habits to create a healthy and psychological safe working environment to collaborate, share novel ideas, and where everyone has the same recognition and growth opportunities in their professional career. The effectiveness of the model is observed with measurements before and after the intervention, and significative behavioral changes are identified, with visible impact on success indicators that validates the model on this application.