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TFW2005 · 05-09-2015, 01:50 PM

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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University of Binghamton and University of Nebraska-Lincoln are currently conducting research on Leadership with the leaders of Transformers Franchise as examples.

"We believe that Transformers presents three key lessons about leadership," said Seth Spain, an assistant professor of organizational behavior who studies "the dark side of work" at Binghamton University. These lessons are are: 1) flatter groups are more successful—sharing power is more valuable than trying to use power for the selfish benefit of oneself; 2) in general, leaders tend to be exceptional people; and finally, 3) intelligence (cognitive ability and skill) is a particularly important attribute for a leader to have. These messages align well with the current academic literature about what kinds of individuals emerge as leaders and what it takes to be effective as a leader.

"'The Transformers' characters and the stories told in the cartoon are a modern example of traditional folklore as a means of educating individuals about leadership. And, as examples go, one that is particularly relevant since the generation that watched them and were exposed to the toys are in their mid-30s to early-40s. They are the decision makers of today and the immediate future" says Peter Harms, assistant professor of management at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

You can read more on both researches at phys.org:

Original Source: Universities Conduct Research On Leadership Based On The Transformers*Franchise @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

05-09-2015, 01:50 PM	#16656
TFW2005 Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 18,222	Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com Quote: University of Binghamton and University of Nebraska-Lincoln are currently conducting research on Leadership with the leaders of Transformers Franchise as examples. "We believe that Transformers presents three key lessons about leadership," said Seth Spain, an assistant professor of organizational behavior who studies "the dark side of work" at Binghamton University. These lessons are are: 1) flatter groups are more successful—sharing power is more valuable than trying to use power for the selfish benefit of oneself; 2) in general, leaders tend to be exceptional people; and finally, 3) intelligence (cognitive ability and skill) is a particularly important attribute for a leader to have. These messages align well with the current academic literature about what kinds of individuals emerge as leaders and what it takes to be effective as a leader. "'The Transformers' characters and the stories told in the cartoon are a modern example of traditional folklore as a means of educating individuals about leadership. And, as examples go, one that is particularly relevant since the generation that watched them and were exposed to the toys are in their mid-30s to early-40s. They are the decision makers of today and the immediate future" says Peter Harms, assistant professor of management at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. You can read more on both researches at phys.org: Article 1 Article 2 Original Source: *Universities Conduct Research On Leadership Based On The TransformersFranchise @ Transformers - TFW2005.com**.