To Sir, With Love vs. Lean on Me
Analysis of Leadership
Team 5:Chris Griffin
Juan MirallesLarissa Shorter
Zach SmithShelby Westbrook
Agenda Synopsis of the films
To Sir, With Love Lean on Me
Leadership Profiles Mark Thackeray Joe Clark
Use of autocratic leadership Changing counterproductive norms Recommendations for educating today's
leaders on leadership styles Question and answer session
Synopsis of the Films To Sir, With Love
Sydney Porter stars as Mark Thackeray. An engineer who reluctantly takes a teaching
job in working class London high school. Despite unruly students he wins them over
and changes their lives and his in the process.
Lean on Me Morgan Freemon stars as Joe Clark. Takes over as principle of a decaying Eastside
High School. Faced with unruly students Clark puts it all on
the line to give kids a chance.
Leadership ProfilesLeaders
hip Style
ExampleBasis
of Power
Goals
Mark Thacker
ay
Democratic
andCoaching
Ask students
what they want to learn
Coaches students for what
the future holds
Expert and
Reference
Educate students Reform behavior
Joe ClarkCoercive
and Pacesetti
ng
Demanded
immediate response
Set high
standardsPushed
students
Coercive and
Legitimate
Educate students to pass
testReform school
Reform behavior
Autocratic Leadership Viewed as a top down ruling that gets results
when other methods fail. Followers prefer to be told exactly what to do providing unquestionable direction.
Mark Thackeray Other style attempts failed. Had to forcefully influence students. Provided a clear path with no deviation.
Joe Clark Other styles attempted by others failed. Last option was to apply force. No room to argue as students were told what
to do.
Changing Counterproductive Norms Mark Thackeray
Changed his views to the views of students.
Interacted creatively with students. Demonstrated success with students to
other teachers. Joe Clark
Ignored the ideas and tactics of others. Made public spectacles of faculty and
staff. Used force with students to prove
they could succeed.
Educating Today’s Leaders on Leadership Styles and Their Correct Uses
Recommendations for different levels of management:Top-Level ManagementMiddle-Level ManagementLower-Level Management
Recommendations for Lower-Level Management Online course and a profile test Understanding Behavioral Styles for
Managers CRK Interactive Learning ProgramsTwelve online lessons of 30 minutes
eachThe course is available for 12 monthsOnline profile test, dimensions & profile
patternCost: The cost per person for the
course and the profile test are $37 and $31 respectively
Recommendations for Mid-Level Management Emotional Intelligence training and
coaching programProvided by IHHP Improve “our ability to manage
ourselves and others around us”Begins with two-day classroom sessionAdditional components include:
• EI360 Feedback• Interactive e-learning program• Four one-on-one coaching sessions
Cost: $1,995 per person (group discounts available)
Recommendation for Top-Level Management Developing Executive Leadership Seminar
American Management Association 3-day leadership training program 7 topics covered
• Examples-– Facing challenges and dealing with
problems.– Leading with your head, hands,
feet, and heart.– How to build up one’s own
leadership style. Cost
• $2,445 (travel and accommodations not included)
Recommendation Breakdown
Management Level
Top-Level Management
Middle-Level Management
Lower-Level Management
Type of Course
Executive Retreat, including leadership seminars
In-person classroom sessions/training program
Leadership profile test and online course
Length of Time
Three days (two 8-hour seminars, one 7-hour seminar)
Two days (8-hour session per day) and four additional hour-long coaching sessions
Ten 20-minute Lessons and one 40-minute profile test
Cost (per person) $2,445 $1,995 $68
Questions?