2. What is leadership?
„A process of social influence in which one person can enlist the
aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a
common task.”
Leadership involves
establishing a clear vision,
sharing that vision with others so that they will follow willingly,
providing the information,knowledge and methods to realize that
vision, and
coordinating and balancing the conflicting interests of all
members and stakeholders.
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The act of inspiring subordinants to perform
and engage in achieving a goal.
A leader steps up in times of crisis, and is able to
think and act creatively in difficult situations.
Great leadership skills today: Bill Gates
(Microsoft)
4. So what is leadership?
DEFINITION: Leadership is a process of social
influence, which maximizes the efforts of
others, towards the achievement of a goal.
6.
Effective Communicator
Trustworthy
Ability to See the Past, Present, and Future
Motivator - With a positive attitude, problems
can become opportunities and learning
experiences.
Organized
Listen to Employee Feedback
A leader also needs to be a strong facilitator
7. Roles of a team leader
1. Communicator
2. Thinker
3. Decision-maker
4. Team-builder
5. Image-builder
9. Men: - task-oriented
- activ
- decision focused,
- independent,
- goal-oriented
Women: - relationship-oriented,
- warm in relation to others,
- understanding,
- mindful of others' feelings
10. Leadership is not the same as
Management
A manager
A leader
Administers
Innovates
Maintains
Develops
Focuses on systems and
structure
Focuses on people and
emotions
Controls systems and people
Inspires people
Accepts the way things are
Challenges the way things are
Has a short-range view
Has a long-range perspective
Manages tasks
Leads people
11. „Remember the difference between a boss
and a leader: a boss says ‘Go!’, a leader says
‘Let’s go!’”