Module 11 Leadership

Module 11.
LEADERSHIP
TRAINING
Concept of Leadership
Leadership is the ability of an individual or a group of individuals to influence
and guide followers or other members of the organization.
Leadership involves making sound

decisions, creating a clear vision,
establishing goals and providing
followers with the knowledge and
tools necessary to achieve these
goals.
What is a Leader?
A leader is the person who leads a group, organization or country. He possesses
a clear vision, is courageous, has integrity, honest and trustworthy. He helps
people reach their goals and takes pride of the accomplishments of those
people he have helped.
An effective leader is self-confident,
has strong communication and
management skills, possesses
creative and innovative thinking ,
persevere in the face of failure,
willing to take risks, open to
changes and reactiveness in times
of crisis.
Human Behavior and Leadership
In Wikipedia, Human Behavior is defined as the potential and expressed capacity
(mentally, physically and socially) of human individuals or groups to respond to
internal and external stimuli throughout their life.
Some behaviors of a person change as he moves between life stages.
Other behaviors are also driven by thoughts and feelings which are revealed
through attitudes and values.
Leadership Interaction
A leader needs to interact with his followers, peers, seniors, and others , in which their support
is needed to accomplish the goals of the organization or group. To gain their support, the leader
must be able to understand and motivate them. This can be done by understanding their
human nature or behavior.
Leading, Direction, Communication
Leading, Direction, Communication
Communication is an art of transferring facts, ideas or feelings from one person
to another employing common understanding.
Leadership starts with communication. Effective communication is clear and
transparent to the recipient.
Through communication, a leader builds trust, rapport and culture of shared

accountability.
Leadership and Direction
Directional skills, such as making goals

and plans and then solving problems as
they arise, are important since these
allows a leader to guide the
organization towards the future. Part
of this, is the Plan-Do-Check-Act
(PDCA) Cycle
Motivation
Motivation
Motivation – refers to that process which excites people to work for attainment
of the desired objective. Among the various factors for a person to be
productive, motivation is the only human factor which is dynamic and provides
mobility to other physical resources.
It is important to motivate people in the organization.

Leadership Style
Leadership Style
Leadership style is a leader’s approach to provide direction, implement the plans and
motivate people.
Main Leadership Style (Traditional leadership styles):
Authoritarian (Autocratic) Leadership

A leader who adopts the authoritarian style dictates policy and procedure, and directs the
work done by the group without looking for any meaningful input from them. The group
led by an authoritarian would be expected to complete their tasks under close supervision.
Participative (Democratic) Leadership
Participative (Democratic) Leadership
Group members feel engaged in the decision making process when they have a
participative leader. Those leaders practicing the participative leadership style
offer guidance to the group, as for their input in decision making but retain final
say. Participative leaders make their group feel like they’re part of a team, which
creates commitment within the group.
Delegative (Laissez-Faire) Leadership
Delegative (Laissez-Faire) Leadership
Leaders practicing the delegative leadership style are very hands-off. They offer
little or no guidance to their group and leave decision making up to the group. A
delegative leader will provide the necessary tools and resources to complete a
project and will take responsibility for the group’s decisions and actions, but
power is basically handed over to the group.
Leadership and Teamwork
Leadership and Teamwork
Leadership and teamwork have a direct impact on the ability for an organization to carry out its
mission. You need leadership to make sure everyone on your team is going in the same direction
and working towards the same goal.
Good Leadership
Good leadership:
◦ Provides a clear vision for the team;
◦ Provides a strategy for achieving the vision;
◦ Motivates team members to use their talents;
◦ Challenges the team to be innovative and enhance their skills;
◦ Monitors progress and directs the team to keep them on track.
Time Management
Time Management
Time management is the process of planning and exercising conscious control of time spent on
specific activities, especially to increase effectiveness, efficiency and productivity.
Using time effectively gives the

person a “choice” of spending
or managing activities at their
own time and schedules.
Decision Making and Leadership
Decision Making and Leadership
Leaders with a well-developed decision-making ability can make quality, informed choices from
a number of options.
Decision making can be described as the process of selecting the best choice of all possible
alternatives. Strategic decision making is a process, which can be explained in six main steps:
Define the problem.
Develop a list of potential solutions or responses.
Evaluate the positives and negatives associated with each potential option.
Select the best-suited solution or response.
Implement the chosen option.
Evaluate the impact of the decision and modify the course of action as needed.
Decision-Making Process
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Module 11.

Leadership involves making sound

Some behaviors of a person change as he moves between life stages.

Through communication, a leader builds trust, rapport and culture of shared

Directional skills, such as making goals

It is important to motivate people in the organization.

Main Leadership Style (Traditional leadership styles):

Authoritarian (Autocratic) Leadership

Using time effectively gives the

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