1. LEADERSHIP

2. You need to know: A definition of leadership A definition of leadership The importance of leadership in sporting situations The importance of leadership in sporting situations Qualities associated with leaders Qualities associated with leaders Types of leader Types of leader Nature v nurture Nature v nurture Great Man Theory Great Man Theory Social Learning Theory Social Learning Theory Models of Leadership Models of Leadership Factors affecting the style of leadership Factors affecting the style of leadership

3. DEFINITION OF LEADERSHIP Have a go first – think about what you think a leader does, and how they do it. Have a go first – think about what you think a leader does, and how they do it. Leadership is ‘the behavioural process of influencing individuals and groups towards set goals’ Leadership is ‘the behavioural process of influencing individuals and groups towards set goals’ (Barrow, 1977)

4. QUALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH LEADERS IN SPORT Good decision maker Good interpersonal qualities such as communication skills A motivator Tactful and diplomatic Confident Show initiative Organised Gives good advice, direction etc.

5. TYPES OF LEADER ► Leaders can come about through a number of ways, but generally they fulfil the expectations of a group / team ► Carron (1981) identified 2 types of leader: ► EMERGENT LEADERS – come from the group itself either because of their skill / ability or if they are nominated by the group (e.g Steven Gerard, John Terry etc.) ► PRESCRIBED LEADERS – appointed by an outside organising body (e.g Michael Vaughan)

6. Q. Are there any advantages / disadvantages for the leader themselves of being from each of these 2 categories? A. Emergent leaders usually have respect from the group whereas prescribed leaders may not

7. TYPES OF LEADER (cont.) Fiedler (1967) – the effectiveness of a leadership style is dependent on the overall situation. Task Centered Leader – a leader who focuses on setting goals; getting the task done; meeting objectives set; concentrating on performance and productivity. Relationship Centered Leader – focuses on developing and maintaining good interpersonal relationships, is considerate and permissive. Copy model p.708 PE and Sport

8. TYPES OF LEADER (cont.) Autocratic Leaders Autocratic Leaders Very inflexible, make all the decisions and rarely get involved on a personal level with team members. Very task orientated. Better in most and least favourable situations (examples?)

9. Democratic Leaders Only makes decisions after consulting the group. More informal, relaxed and active within the group. They usually show a keen interest in the various people within the group. Performer centered. Better in moderately favourable situations.

10. LLLLAISSEZ – FAIRE LEADERS Leaves the group to ‘get on’ by themselves. Does not interfere. Generally being unsure of the task they tend to not make any evaluations. Acts as a consultant. Group determines the work to be done and the pace of it.