2. Leadership role in change
management
• Vision and direction
• Communication
• Decision making
• Role modeling
• Risk management
• Monitoring and evaluation
3. Traits of leadership
• Visionary Thinking: Successful leaders possess a clear and inspiring vision for the future.
• Effective Communication: Strong communication skills are crucial for conveying ideas and building
team cohesion.
• Decisiveness: Successful leaders make timely and well-informed decisions, fostering confidence
within the team.
• Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changing circumstances and embrace innovation is a key trait of
effective leaders.
• Empathy: Successful leaders understand and connect with the emotions and needs of their team
members.
• Accountability: Taking responsibility for both successes and failures is a hallmark of a successful
leader.
• Strategic Planning: Leaders excel in strategic thinking, planning, and executing initiatives to achieve
long-term goals.
• Inspiring and Motivating: The capacity to inspire and motivate others is essential for cultivating a
high-performing team.
• Integrity: Successful leaders uphold strong moral and ethical principles, earning the trust of their
team.
• Continuous Learning: A commitment to personal and professional growth contributes to ongoing
success as a leader.
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4. Interpersonal skills
• Communication: Leaders must convey their thoughts clearly and actively listen to
others, fostering open and transparent communication within the team.
• Empathy: Understanding and relating to the emotions and perspectives of team
members helps leaders build trust and create a supportive work environment.
• Conflict Resolution: Leaders need to manage conflicts constructively, addressing
issues promptly and finding solutions that promote team cohesion and
productivity.
• Team Building: Building strong interpersonal relationships within the team is
essential for creating a cohesive and motivated group that works well together.
• Influence: Leaders with strong interpersonal skills can effectively persuade and
inspire others, guiding the team toward shared objectives.
• Adaptability: Leaders need to adapt their communication style to different
individuals and situations, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness.
• Feedback: Providing constructive feedback and being open to receiving feedback
helps leaders and team members continually improve and grow.
24. Cross-Cultural Leadership
• - Importance of cultural intelligence.
• - Example: Angela Ahrendts (Former Senior VP
at Apple) managing diverse global teams
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26. Ethical Leadership
• - Definition and significance.
• - Example: Bill Gates (Microsoft)
demonstrating ethical leadership through
philanthropy and responsible business
practices.