leadership as learned skill

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LEADERSHIP

Leadership is the influencing process ofleaders and followers to achieveorganizational objectives through a change

Leaders are made rather than born.

~ Warren G. Bennis


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KEY ELEMENTS OF LEADERSHIP

Leadership

Influence

OrganizationalObjectives

PeopleChangeChange

Leaders-Followers


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LEADERSHIP STYLES

Autocratic Style

Leader makes decisions without

reference to anyone else

High degree of dependency on the

leader

Can create de-motivation and

alienation

of staff

May be valuable in some types of

business where decisions need to

be made quickly and decisively


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Democratic or

Participative Style

Encourages decision makingfrom different perspectives leadership may beemphasised throughout the organisation Consultative: process of consultation before

decisions are taken

Persuasive: Leader takes decision and seeksto persuade others that the decision is correct


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May help motivation and involvement Workers feel ownership of the firm and its

ideas

Improves the sharing of ideasand experiences within the business

Can delay decision making


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Free Rein

Let it be the leadership

responsibilities

are shared by all

Can be very useful in businesses

where creative ideas are

important

Can be highly motivational,as people have control over their

working life


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Can make coordination and decision

making time-consuming and lacking in

overall direction

Relies on good team work

Relies on good interpersonal relations


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LEADERSHIP STYLES


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Understanding the Company

Resources

Think beyond companys physical resources

Peoples skills, knowledge and varied experiences are

also companys resources

How to utilize the resources in the best productive

way?


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Leadership and Vision

Leaders should know to look in the future

Must know where they stands and where they

will be in future

You read a book from beginning to end.

You lead an organization the opposite way.

You plan the end and then do all you can toreach it.

~Harold Geneen


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Sharing the Vision

Share the vision with in Group

Dont leave the group behind

Welcome the Ideas


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Planning Skills


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Problem Solving Skills


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Decision Making Abilities

Leaders arent afraid of taking risks

Should think rationally

Leader should consult others but should notbe influence by others

They should take the responsibility of their

decisions


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Controlling the Performance

Influence the control and behaviour of the

group

Recognize and reward members groupcontribution

Measure the performance against the

yardsticks defined


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Good Communication Skills


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Setting the Example

Lead from the front

Every act of leader is watched closely by

sub-ordinates Followers can be motivated if leader sets

good example


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Golden Rule

Dont do anything to anyone that you

would not want them to do to you.


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Obeying the Rules

No one is bigger than rules

Have good knowledge of rules and

regulations in organization Implement rules and bring discipline

Use the rules to identify the limits of power


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Earning the trust of colleagues

Sub-ordinates remember the words of

leaders

Fulfilling promises earns the trust ofcolleagues

Delicate care is necessary


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Turn followers into leaders

Motivate the followers

Give equal chances for growth

Guide and fight for their rights


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Represent the Group

Be able to represent the group in meetings,

conferences and seminars

Be able to represent the group perspectivein best possible way

Not easily dictate by others


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Maintaining the balance in life

Have a good balance between

personal and work life

Learn how and when to say no Should know how to relieve stress

and work under pressure

Keep life simple and enjoyable

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