leadership

Leadership

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Leadership

As a process, the use of non coercive influence to shape the group or organisation’s goal, motivate behavior towards the achievement of those goals and help define the culture

As a property, the set of characteristics attributed to individuals who are perceived to be non coercive leaders

Power and Leadership

Legitimate power Power granted through the organisational

hierarchy; it is the power or authority, defined by the organisation that is to be accorded people occupying particular position


Reward power The power to give or withhold rewards, such as

bonuses, promotions, praise, recognition and interesting job assignments


Coercive power The power to force compliance by means of

psychological, emotional or physical threat


Referent power The personal power that accrues to someone

based on identification, imitation, loyalty or charisma


Expert power The personal power that accrues to someone

based on his or her information or expertise

Leadership StylesI want both of you to. . . Leaders tell their followers

what they want done. How they want it

accomplished. Without getting advice of

their followers.

When to use it? When you have all the

information to solve the problem.

You are short on time. Your followers are well

motivated.

Authoritarian (autocratic)

Leadership StylesLet's work together to solve

this. . . This style involves the leader

including one or more followers in the decision making process (determining what to do and how to do it).

Leader maintains the final decision making authority.

When to use it? When you have part of the

information, and your followers have other parts.

Participative (democratic)

Leadership Styles

You two take care of the problem while I go. . .

The leader allows the followers to make the decisions.

The leader is still responsible for the decisions that are made.

Also known as “lais sez faire”-noninterference in the affairs of others. (let it be-French)

When to use it? This is used when followers

are able to analyze the situation and determine what needs to be done and how to do it.

Delegative (free reign)

8 Leadership Characteristics

Interpersonal Skills Communication Skills Values Organizational Consciousness Confidence Flexibility Creativity Skills Achieving Results

Leadership Characteristics #1 Interpersonal Skills

Leaders that have earned the trust and respect of their followers can use this trust to move the organization towards the achievements of its goal.

Use their interpersonal skills to work through difficult relationships and keep the peace in their departments.

Good at listening and providing constructive feedback

Leadership Characteristics #2 Communication Skills

Good speakers and listeners.

They can help keep the workforce motivated and committed.

They also listen to their followers and ask questions when they want to make sure they have a good understanding of what is being expressed.

Leadership Characteristics #3

Values Leaders must also value the diversity of a

workforce. (diverse group of employees will bring a larger perspective to the organization)

They need to treat followers with the respect they deserve and do not display favoritism.

They operate with a high level of ethics that sets an example for others to follow.


Organizational Consciousness Really understand what the organization

wants to achieve.

know how it can be accomplished.

They create networks within the organization to help their groups get things done and are just as adept at breaking down organizational barriers to progress


Confidence not afraid to take ownership for both popular

and unpopular decisions.

Able to learn from criticisms.

Maintain a calm manner even during emergencies.


Flexibility Ability to remain flexible (adapt their

leadership style to meet the demands of the current work environment).

Able to work with others to meet organizational goals and shift focus as necessary.

Leadership Characteristics #7 Creativity Skills

Able to develop innovative solutions to all problems.

The diversity they build in their organizations

helps them to develop more comprehensive answers to routine questions.

Creative leaders are able to translate technical information into solutions that are understood by everyone.


Achieving Results Leaders just don't set the example for others

to follow; they also play a big role in achieving the goals of the organization.

Able to help keep their workforce motivated even when faced with a seemingly impossible situation.

Perspectives of Leadership

Substitutes for leadership Charismatic leadership Transformational leadership

Political behaviour in organisations Common political behaviour

inducement persuasion creation of an obligation coercion

Reflections on leadership

Breakthrough leadership The leader as a hero When heroic leadership becomes narcissistic

leadership The organisational leader as an androgynous

facilitator Leadership and organisational advantage

Knowledge Leadership

Leaders serve as role models for learning and knowledge sharing

They must constantly hold the integrity of beliefs and values around knowledge. According to Robert Buckman of Buckman Labarotories, one of the core values in knowledge leadership is trust

Aspects of Leadership for Knowledge Leaders

Mapping knowledge and information resources Serving as knowledge “champions” to develop

strategies and obtain funding Training and guiding users in tools, techniques and

technology Building knowledge networks or knowledge

infrastructures Monitoring outside news and information

Leading the Learning Organization

Leaders as designers, stewards and teachers

To build an organization where people can expand their capabilities to: Understand complexity Clarify vision Improve shared mental models

Leader as Designer

Key areas of an organization – policies, strategies and ‘systems’

Essentially designing the learning process of an organization

Leader as Steward

Stewards of visionCommitted and responsible

for the vision of an organization

To manage it for the benefit of others

To listen to others – story telling

Leader as Teacher

To define realityConceptualize

insightsOpen to

challenges and further improvements