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Presentation looking at different leadership styles which can be experienced in the workplace.
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Leadership Strategies in the Work Place
David StonehouseSenior Lecturer
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Learning OutcomesBy the end of the session the learner will:
■ Examine some of the characteristics of a leader.
■ Discuss origins and models of leadership■ Discuss leadership styles and models of
leadership
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What Is Leadership?
“…..getting people to do willingly, that which their instincts teach them not to.”
(Mullins: 1999)
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What Is Leadership?Leadership is about:■ The ability to bring about change?
(Fagan:1990)
■ The process of influencing others? (Tapan:1995)
■ Leadership is partly about power & partly about charisma. (Maxwell:1985)
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Words to Describe a leader?
■ Innovator■ Motivator■ Role model■ Interpersonal skills■ Values staff■ Promoter of positive punishment■ Proactive
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Leadership Models
Early Leadership models were:■ Military■ Religious■ Political■ Kings & Queens■ Most were men■ Today modern leadership comes from
industry.
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Leadership Styles
■ Autocratic
■ Democratic
■ Laissez-faire
■ Transformational
■ Situational
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Autocratic Style Of Leadership
■ Tells others what
to do.■ Limits discussion
on ideas.■ Emphasis on
productivity.■ Communication
one way.
PositivesWhen time is limited.In emergency or rescue situations.When leader is the most knowledgeable person
NegativesDevalues & de-motivates staff if applied extensively.
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Democratic Style Of leadership
■ Involves others.■ Asks before telling.■ Promotes sense of
team work.■ Focus of power is
with the team, rather than an individual.
PositivesTeam members have a greater say in decision making.Team motivation.
NegativesConflict in direction, if there are too many leaders.
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Laissez-faire Style Of Leadership
■ Freedom of action is given to team.
■ Manager/leader does not interfere, but is available if help is needed.
Positives
High degree of skill/motivation exists within the team.
Negatives
If the team is not skilled enough at the task.
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Transformational Style Of Leadership
“is a process of engendering higher levels of motivation and commitment among followers.”
(Mullins:1999)
■ Actively develop relationships with their co-workers.
■ The work place & meaning of work are transformed
■ Employees pursue active goals.
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Transformational Leadership – Four Basic
Components.■ Idealised Influence – Charisma of the leader,
and the respect and admiration of the followers;■ Inspirational Motivation – behaviour of the leader
provides meaning & challenge to the workers:■ Intellectual Stimulation – promotes intelligence &
new ways of working;■ Individualised Consideration – Leader has
special concern for workers growth & development.
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Battle of Agincourt 25 October 1415 (Saint Crispin’s Day)
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St Crispin’s Day Speech From Henry V
■ He was present and involved
■ He was fair
■ He was flexible
■ He was honest
■ He was clear
■ He was timely
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Key Qualities
■ Knowledge & skill,
■ Effective communication of ideas,
■ Confidence,
■ Commitment,
■ Energy,
■ Insight into the needs of others
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Additional Qualities
■ Ability to listen
■ Ability to reserve judgement
■ Give direct & positive feedback
■ Recognise individual values through respect for others
■ & use humour.
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What Would Motivate You?
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Bibliography
Buchanan, D. & Huczynski, A. (2004) Organizational Behaviour: An Introductory Text. 5th Edition. London: Prentice Hall. Kotter, J. (1990) A Force For Change: How Leadership Differs From Management. New York: Free Press.Mullins, L.J. (1999) Management & Organisational Behaviour. 5th Edition. London: Prentice Hall.