1. Compiled by : Mohammed Abdel Monem Amer محمد عبد المنعم محمد عامر ث / دعيج السلمان الصباح

2. Compiled by : Mohammed Abdel Monem Amer 6 Mistakes New Heads of Department Make

3. Compiled by : Mohammed Abdel Monem Amer Friend You can’t be a friend to everybody. You can’t be a friend to everybody. You are a part of the management team. You are a part of the management team. You are in a position of authority. You are in a position of authority.

4. Compiled by : Mohammed Abdel Monem Amer Dictator I have become a boss so I should boss I have become a boss so I should boss Giving orders and telling people what to do Giving orders and telling people what to do Your job is not to tell people what to do but Working through people,with people and developing people Your job is not to tell people what to do but Working through people,with people and developing people

5. Compiled by : Mohammed Abdel Monem Amer Administrator You are not managing anybody You are not managing anybody You are only taking care of the paper work You are only taking care of the paper work

6. Compiled by : Mohammed Abdel Monem Amer Diplomat Try make everyone happy Try make everyone happy Make sure that nobody is upset Make sure that nobody is upset It’s an impossible task It’s an impossible task

7. Compiled by : Mohammed Abdel Monem Amer Sleeper As soon as they get the position they disappear As soon as they get the position they disappear Step back from everything Step back from everything

8. Compiled by : Mohammed Abdel Monem Amer Alarmist Get upset over everything Get upset over everything

9. Compiled by : Mohammed Abdel Monem Amer Tips Friendly, not friends Friendly, not friends Sell, don’t tell Sell, don’t tell Focus on business results Focus on business results You can’t make everybody happy You can’t make everybody happy Make decisions Make decisions Perspective and experience Perspective and experience

10. Compiled by : Mohammed Abdel Monem Amer What do we mean by leadership ? Leadership is defined in so many different ways that it is hard to come up with a single working definition. Leadership is defined in so many different ways that it is hard to come up with a single working definition. There are two key aspects to most definitions of leadership: "exercising influence" and "providing direction". Ronald Heifetz suggests that leadership is "mobilizing people to tackle tough problems" (Heifetz, 1994, p.15).

11. Compiled by : Mohammed Abdel Monem Amer What is effective leadership in learning and teaching? Effective leadership in learning and teaching involves: "Showing concern for staff Creating an open, co-operative and consultative climate; and Developing an environment where teachers can learn from each other“ Leadership within such a structure relies primary on consultation and persuasion.

12. Compiled by : Mohammed Abdel Monem Amer As Middlehurst states: "...leaders are seen largely as servants of the group (rather than its masters). As Middlehurst states: "...leaders are seen largely as servants of the group (rather than its masters).

13. Compiled by : Mohammed Abdel Monem Amer Traits of a Good Leader Traits of a Good Leader Honesty - Deceptive behavior will not inspire trust. Honesty - Deceptive behavior will not inspire trust. Competent - Your decisions should be based on reason and moral principles. Do not make decisions based on childlike feelings. Competent - Your decisions should be based on reason and moral principles. Do not make decisions based on childlike feelings. Forward-looking - Have a clear vision Forward-looking - Have a clear vision Inspiring - Inspire others to reach for new heights. Inspiring - Inspire others to reach for new heights. Intelligent - Seek challenging assignments. Intelligent - Seek challenging assignments. Fair-minded - Show fair treatment to all people. Prejudice is the enemy of justice. Fair-minded - Show fair treatment to all people. Prejudice is the enemy of justice. Broad-minded - Seek out diversity. Broad-minded - Seek out diversity. Courageous - Display a confident calmness when under stress. Courageous - Display a confident calmness when under stress. Straightforward - Use sound judgment to make good decisions Straightforward - Use sound judgment to make good decisions Imaginative - Be innovative! Imaginative - Be innovative!

14. Compiled by : Mohammed Abdel Monem Amer Perspectives of Character and Traits Traits (acronym - JJ did tie buckle) Justice Dependability Judgment Initiative Decisiveness Tact Bearing Integrity Unselfishness Enthusiasm Courage Knowledge Loyalty Endurance

15. Compiled by : Mohammed Abdel Monem Amer Leadership styles One way of looking at leadership styles is to think of them being placed somewhere along a line or scale. One way of looking at leadership styles is to think of them being placed somewhere along a line or scale. At one end is the directive or autocratic style. At one end is the directive or autocratic style. At the other end is the nondirective style, At the other end is the nondirective style, and in the middle is the democratic style. and in the middle is the democratic style. The directive The democratic. the nondirective The directive The democratic. the nondirective or autocratic style style style. or autocratic style style style.

16. Compiled by : Mohammed Abdel Monem Amer The democratic style The leader may offer suggestions,and sometimes help do the work, he or she actively encourages member participation and decision making. For example, the leader says, “ Let ’ s go, ” “ Let ’ s find out, ” “ How shall we best do this? ” The leader takes an active part in department affairs, and enjoys being a leader, but does not control department decisions or have a feeling of owning the department. The leader may offer suggestions,and sometimes help do the work, he or she actively encourages member participation and decision making. For example, the leader says, “ Let ’ s go, ” “ Let ’ s find out, ” “ How shall we best do this? ” The leader takes an active part in department affairs, and enjoys being a leader, but does not control department decisions or have a feeling of owning the department.

17. Compiled by : Mohammed Abdel Monem Amer The directive (or autocratic) style The leader may do all the planning and decision making and inform members of the plan. The leader may do all the planning and decision making and inform members of the plan.

18. Compiled by : Mohammed Abdel Monem Amer The non-directive To sit back and make no decisions for the group. To sit back and make no decisions for the group.

19. Compiled by : Mohammed Abdel Monem Amer Is there a “ right ” style for leadership?. The non-directive The directive The democratic style

20. Compiled by : Mohammed Abdel Monem Amer No—each style is useful and appropriate at different times, depending on the situation. The trick is to find the one that works best for you and your group. It appears that a good leader is neither too autocratic, nor too democratic

21. Compiled by : Mohammed Abdel Monem Amer What are the characteristics of effective leaders in learning and teaching? Being able to remain calm under pressure Being able to remain calm under pressure Having a sense of humour Having a sense of humour Having a clear & justified vision Having a clear & justified vision Being able to deal with conflict situations Being able to deal with conflict situations Wanting to achieve the best outcomes Wanting to achieve the best outcomes Being able to bounce back from adversity Being able to bounce back from adversity Being able work productively with people from a wide variety of backgrounds Being able work productively with people from a wide variety of backgrounds

22. Compiled by : Mohammed Abdel Monem Amer Being able to make a hard decision Being able to make a hard decision Being able to set and justify priorities Being able to set and justify priorities Being willing to listen to different points of view before coming to a decision Being willing to listen to different points of view before coming to a decision Being willing to face and learn from my errors & listen openly to feedback Being willing to face and learn from my errors & listen openly to feedback Being firm, fair but not friendly. Being firm, fair but not friendly. Being initiative, active and creative. Being initiative, active and creative.

23. Compiled by : Mohammed Abdel Monem Amer Being punctual, accurate,self controlled, patient and tolerant. Being punctual, accurate,self controlled, patient and tolerant. Having high self steam. Having high self steam. Avoid being dogmatic. Avoid being dogmatic. Never patronize teachers. Never patronize teachers. Don ’ t criticize but offer suggestions and solutions. Don ’ t criticize but offer suggestions and solutions. To sum up a good leader should set a good example professionally and humanly To sum up a good leader should set a good example professionally and humanly

24. Compiled by : Mohammed Abdel Monem Amer References Bass, B. M., & Steidlmeier, P. (1998). Ethics, character, and authentic transformational leadership. Retrieved February 5, 2005, from the Center for Leadership Studies, School of Management Binghamton University, Binghamton, New York Web site:http://cls.binghamton.edu/BassSteid.html Bass, B. M. (2000). The future of leadership in learning organizations. Journal of Leadership Studies, 7(3), 18-40. Batten, J. D. (1989). Tough-minded leadership. New York: Amacom. Beck, J. D., & Yeager, N. M. (2001). The leader’s window: Mastering the four styles of leadership to build high- performing teams. Palo Alto, CA: Davies-Black Pub. Compiled and presented by : Mr. MOHAMMED ABDEL MONEM M. AMER