Leadership

LEADERSHIP A Skill-based Approach

What is Leadership?
A process of social influence in which one person is able to enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task .
The leader is the inspiration and a combination of personality and skills that makes others want to follow his or her direction .

Seven Skills of A Leader

Getting and Giving Information
Must be able to exchange information effectively and accurately .
#1 competency required is effective communication .
3 distinct aspects to communication: Getting it, retrieving it, and giving it.

Knowing and Understanding Group Resources
Recognizing knowledge and utilizing diverse resources to bring the group together for a commitment to common goals.
Involvement of more people in active leadership .
Evaluating the impact the availability of resources has on doing a job.

Controlling the Group
How own behavior influences and controls others.
Different techniques for controlling group performance and their suitability in different situations.
Deployment of group resources to the best interests of the group while encouraging personal growth.
Evaluation leadership performance in terms of group performance.

Counseling
Understanding the principles of counseling .
Using some simple techniques in ordinary situations .
Growing in areas of problem solving and decision making.
Helping others to increased ability to solve problems and make decisions.

Counseling is a private talk with someone that helps the individual with a personal problem

Setting the Example
Three positive results a leader who sets a good example can obtain .
Setting an Example is an important part of Controlling Group Performance.
The leader's responsibility for setting the example .

7 Key Ways 2 Set an Example Follow the Rule Book Try Hard Show Initiative Deserve Their Respect Know Your Job Attitude, Attitude Personal Appearance

Representing the Group
Develop an attitude of faithful representation of the entire group.
Assess whether or not a decision can be agreed to without further group decision-making .
Accurately and responsibly communicate from and back to the original group.
The Leader must be consistent, possess integrity, and fair to all parties.

I'd rather see a sermon than hear one--any day. I'd rather one should walk with me, than merely show the way. The eye's a better pupil and more willing than the ear; Fine counsel is confusing, but example is always clear. The best of all the preachers are the men who live their creeds,
For, to see the good in action is what everybody needs. I can say, I'll learn how to do it if you'll let me see it done; I can watch you hand in action through your tongue too fast may run.
Although the lectures you deliver may be very wise and true, I'd rather learn my lesson by observing what you do; For I may misunderstand you and the fine advice you give, But it's no misunderstanding how you act and how you live.

Problem-Solving
Gaining knowledge of a definite technique for problem-solving and planning.
Analyzing Designing Developing Implementing Evaluating

Phases of Problem Solving Consider the Task Analyze Generate Alternatives Implement Evaluate Generate Feedback

Principles of Problem-Solving A win/win attitude Establish ownership and responsibility for the problem. Get agreement on the problem before going on to solutions. Be explicit about each phase of problem solving. Little successes first Look for ways of breaking fixation and redefining the problem/solution space. Seek agreement on criteria before evaluating the alternatives. Keep backing up to the phase and level of generality where a foundation of agreements can be developed. Avoid premature motions. Use formal "majority" voting as a last resort, for it is a win/lose approach.

Evaluation
“ Getting the job done” and “Maintaining the group.”
Analyzing a situation for improvement.
Developing an attitude of constant (informal and formal) evaluation.
Using a variety of strategies for evaluation purposes.
Evaluation is the constant companion of the White Stag learner and staff member. We constantly strive to improve ourselves, so we continually evaluate how we are doing. We call this the "Evaluation Attitude."

Leadership

by koustoov.majumdar on Aug 22, 2009

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