LEADING A TEAMSETORDZI GODSWAY(SODA)

QUESTIONS

• DO WE NEED LEADERS?.

• WHY IS LEADERSHIP IMPORTANT?

1.WHAT IS A TEAM?2.WHO IS A TEAM LEADER?

1. A team is a unit of two or more people who interact and coordinate their work to accomplish a shared purpose or goals.

2.A team leader is typically a member of a team who provides guidance and support and has the ultimate responsibility for the outcomes of the team.

LEADERSHIP ROLES.

•Task- specialised roles; propose solutions and initiate

new ideas, evaluate effectiveness of task solutions, summarize ideas and problems at hand, energize others and stimulate the team to action.

• Socio-Emotional roles; encourage contributions , maintain

standard of behaviour, be friendly and supportive.

THE THREE INTERACTIONS OF A LEADER

TASK MEMBERS

TEAM

GROUP EXERCISE

• FORM A TEAM

• CHOOSE LEADERS YOU ADMIRE.

• WHAT PERSONALITY TRAITS AND SKILLS DO THEY HAVE?

• EXAMINE AND DISCUSS THE TEAM LEADER BASED ON HIS FUCTION, WHAT ARE THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF A TEAM LEADER.

TRAITS

• Cooperative.

• Dependable.

• Dominant

• Self confident

• Tolerant to stress.

• Adaptable to situations.

• Willing to assume responsibility.

SKILLS

• Clever.

• Creative

• Fluent in speaking.

• Knowledgeable about group task.

• Persuasive

• Socially skilled.

• Diplomatic and tactful

RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Guide/coordinate team members.

• Provide structure for the team.

• Clarify working methods

• Focus on performance