BOH4M - 2.4a - LN, General Leadership.pptx

▶"When we recognize the unique qualities of others, we become less inclined to believe that we alone know what is best“ ▶“You manage things; you lead people” LEADERS HIP ▶The process of inspiring others to work hard to accomplish important tasks. Part of the Four Functions of Management ◦ Pl...

▶"When we recognize the unique qualities of others, we become less inclined to believe that we alone know what is best“ ▶“You manage things; you lead people” LEADERS HIP ▶The process of inspiring others to work hard to accomplish important tasks. Part of the Four Functions of Management ◦ Planning - to set the direction ◦ Organizing - to create structures ◦ Controlling - to ensure results ◦ Leading- to inspire effort ⚫ Communicate the Vision ⚫ Build enthusiasm ⚫ Activate commitment, hard work Leadership Styles ▶Autocratic style ▶Laissez-faire style ▶Democratic style Ass i gn me t hi n nt Autocratic style ⚫Emphasizes task over people ⚫Keeps authority and information to themselves ⚫Acts in unilateral command-and-control fashion Laissez-faire style ⚫Showing little concern for task ⚫Letting the group make decisions ⚫Displays a "do the best you can and don't bother me" attitude At it’s best, laissez-faire is facilitating a group of experts -the manager is there to support as needed Democratic style ⚫Commitment to task and people ⚫Getting things done while sharing information ⚫Encouraging participation in decision making ⚫Helps others develop their skills and capability THE IMPORTANT QUESTION: Which leadership style is BEST? 1.In six groups, you’re each assigned one leadership style. Spend five minutes preparing an argument in your style’s favour. You’ll share with the class afterwards. You can’t answer “it depends” for the purposes of this activity. 2.Class discussion - Why it SHOULD depend. Activity - Leadership Worksheet Open 2.4b on Classroom Complete the two tables independently Vision ◦ A future that one hopes to create or achieve in order to improve upon the present state of affairs Ron Joyce – Children’s Foundation Craig KielburgerFree the Children Visionary Leadership ◦ A leader who brings to the situation a clear and compelling sense of the future as well as an understanding of the actions need to get there successfully. ◦ Must be able to communicate the vision in a way that others are willing to work hard to achieve it. 5 Principles for meeting the challenge of Visionary Leadership ⚫ Challenge the process - Be a pioneer; encourage innovation and support people who have ideas ⚫ Show enthusiasm - Inspire others through personal enthusiasm to share in a common vision ⚫ Help others act - Be a team player and support the efforts and talents of others ⚫ Set the example - Provide a consistent model of how others can and should act ⚫ Celebrate achievements - Bring emotion into the workplace and rally "hearts" as well as "minds" Ass ign me t hi n nt Power and Influence • Should be used for the good/betterment of the group • Power: The ability to get someone else to do something you want done or to make things happen the way you want • Two Types • Position Power • Personal Power Sources of Position Power ◦ Reward Power - the capacity to offer something of value as a means of influencing other people ◦ Coercive Power - the capacity to punish or withhold positive outcomes as a means of influencing other people ◦ Legitimate Power - the capacity to influences other people by virtue of formal authority, or the Ass i gn rights of office me t n hi n t Sources of Personal Power ◦ Expert Power - the capacity to influence other people because of specialized knowledge ◦ Referent Power - the capacity to influence other people because of their desire to identify personally with you Ass i gn me t hi n nt Activity - Real Power Considering any of the below options, list a minimum of three people who primarily display each type of power. Record your answers. Some ideas: ▶ Family and Friends ▶ School Staff ▶ Politicians ▶ Celebrities ▶ Fictional Characters Examples Reward Power Also Coercive Power? Examples Legitimate Power Examples Expert Power Examples Referent Power To succeed at leadership, managers must both acquire all types of power and use them appropriately 4 Points to building power 1. 2. 3. 4. There is no substitute for expertise Likable personal qualities are very important Effort and hard work breed respect Personal behaviour must match expressed values Ass i gn me t hi n nt Characteristics of effective leaders ▶Drive ▶Self-confidence ▶Creativity ▶Cognitive ability ▶Business knowledge ▶Motivation ▶Flexibility ▶Honesty and integrity Ass i gn me t hi n nt Debate: Leadership Qualities ↖ You will be placed into groups ↖ Your group MUST argue in favour of one of the following being the most important leadership quality. You will not get to choose which trait you are given. 1. 2. 3. 4. Integrity Drive Vision Commitment to equity and diversity in the workplace The debate will have an opening statement (1 minute) from each group, an interactive period where groups will make points and counterpoints, and a closing statement (1 minute).