Leadership Styles

ABL on year 9 camp.

12OED: AS 91332 Evaluate leadership strategies that contribute to the effective functioning of a group.

Authoritarian • Authoritarian leaders, also known as autocratic leaders,

provide clear expectations for what needs to be done, when it should be done, and how it should be done. There is also a clear division between the leader and the followers. Authoritarian leaders make decisions independently with little or no input from the rest of the group.

Participative• Participative leadership, also known as democratic leadership, is generally the most effective leadership style.

• Democratic leaders offer guidance to group members, but they also participate in the group and allow input from other group members. Participative leaders encourage group members to participate, and have them answer questions or provide feedback.

• Group members feel engaged in the process and are more motivated and creative.

Delegative • Researchers found that children under delegative

leadership, were the least productive of all three groups. The children in this group also made more demands on the leader, showed little cooperation and were unable to work independently.

• Delegative leaders offer little or no guidance to group members and leave decision-making up to group members.

• While this style can be effective in situations where group members are highly qualified in an area of expertise, it often leads to poorly defined roles and a lack of responsibility and motivation.

Leadership Skills• Effective Communication• What is it ?: Being able to provide instructions so your

audience fully understand what is required of them.• KISS Principle: Keep it short & simple• Use words people can understand• Get straight to the point (avoid fluffing)

Leadership Skills• Safety Observation • Prior Lesson: Check for any possible hazards i.e. benches, desks, chairs, wet surface that could cause injury.

• During Lesson: if any possible risks do appear during the lesson be sure to eliminate (not minimise) the issue.

• Be aware of both the mental and the physical aspects of safety – Injuries, foul language, mocking etc.

Leadership Skills

• Behaviour Management Skills • What is it?: Being able to control the actions and aggression of the group. Also, providing alternative strategies to get the best out of the group without taking away the excitement.

• Having rules and routines to follow • i.e. before the start of the lesson have everyone sitting down in the circle then explain lesson.

• 3,2,1 whistle blowing method.

Leadership Skills • Humour:• Be able to adjust to a group and provide an atmosphere

that can make everyone feel comfortable, wanted and part of a group.