1. Leadership in practice
Practise skills for ‘Directing’ leadership style – giving clear instructions
Practise skills for ‘Participative’ leadership style – asking questions and active listening
Session 2.3.2

4. Review… What helped you follow the instructions?
What made it difficult?

5. What happens to your message
OMIS IONS
lack of understanding
too much information
disagreement
distraction
RATIONALISATION
make links and start rumours ‘So this and that must mean...’
TRANSFORMATION OF DETAIL
change to familiar terms ‘Precipitation exceeded 100 mms.’
‘So it was very wet!’
RE-ORDER EVENTS
emphasis on own interests

6. Situational leadership styles
Directive
Coordinator controls
Initiates task
Direct others
Decisive
Participative
Democratic
Initiates process or discussion
Involves others
Facilitates building consensus and decision-making
Delegative
Lets group take ownership of task
Group makes decisions
Uses expertise of others
Essential skills:
clear, open communication
shared vision
time management
prioritising
Essential skills:
coaching
giving feedback
facilitation
active listening
asking questions
Essential skills:
delegation
clear vision and framework
clear reporting lines and times
No one leadership style is right – it depends on the situation and the people. Each has its role in effective cluster coordination. Give examples from the field when it has been appropriate to use each of the styles.
Reinforce that is it dependent on the skills level of the participants e.g. early on they may not understand how the Cluster works, but provided they are motivated to work within the cluster, a directive style can work. When participants are unsure, and have their own skills to bring to the table, a participative style is more effective.
Once participants understand the task, are motivated to complete the task, and have the skills to carry out the task, then it is important to delegate e.g. to TWGs.