Part 2—Skills for Success Chapter 10 Leadership and Group Dynamics

Chapter Objectives Explain the different types of authority leaders possess. Explain the different types of authority leaders possess. Identify the skills and qualities of a good leader. Identify the skills and qualities of a good leader. Explain group dynamics and the effect of good leadership. Explain group dynamics and the effect of good leadership. Describe the school groups and career and technical organizations in which you can participate and develop good leadership skills. Describe the school groups and career and technical organizations in which you can participate and develop good leadership skills. Explain the value of good leadership and group dynamics in the workplace. Explain the value of good leadership and group dynamics in the workplace.

Key Concepts Good leaders can learn and develop qualities such as honesty, dependability, and loyalty. Good leaders can learn and develop qualities such as honesty, dependability, and loyalty. Environmental factors such as room temperature and lighting can have an effect on group dynamics. Environmental factors such as room temperature and lighting can have an effect on group dynamics. Leadership skills can be developed in school through participation in activities such as band, sports, or career and technical student organizations. Leadership skills can be developed in school through participation in activities such as band, sports, or career and technical student organizations. Leadership experiences are very valuable when applying for a job. Leadership experiences are very valuable when applying for a job.

Leaders and Authority  Leadership: The capacity to direct a group. Leadership and team skills are becoming essential for success as teams are emphasized more in the workplace. Leadership and team skills are becoming essential for success as teams are emphasized more in the workplace. continued

Leaders and Authority  Position authority: Specific powers given to a person as defined by the source of the title, which usually is the company management. Is usually less effective than earned authority.  Earned authority: Power granted to a person by the other members of the group. Is usually more effective than position authority.

Skills and Qualities of a Good Leader Different roles require different types of leadership. Different roles require different types of leadership.  Vision: Knowing what is most important to a group and how to achieve it.  Delegate: To assign responsibility or authority to another person. Other qualities possessed by leaders include honesty, imagination, the desire to work hard, and good communication skills. Other qualities possessed by leaders include honesty, imagination, the desire to work hard, and good communication skills.

Dynamics and Groups  Dynamics: The underlying causes of change or growth.  Group dynamics: The interacting forces within a human group. Group dynamics affect the work environment, product quality, and reputation of the company. Group dynamics affect the work environment, product quality, and reputation of the company. continued

Dynamics and Groups You may receive the following benefits when you function in a group with positive dynamics. You may receive the following benefits when you function in a group with positive dynamics. Greater self-esteem. Greater self-esteem. Greater understanding of others and respect for their differences. Greater understanding of others and respect for their differences. Improved communication and relationship skills. Improved communication and relationship skills. Improved ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds. Improved ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds. Greater job satisfaction. Greater job satisfaction. Better understanding of how to work with others smoothly and productively. Better understanding of how to work with others smoothly and productively. Pride in a job well done. Pride in a job well done. continued

Dynamics and Groups Your team will be better able to accomplish the following: Your team will be better able to accomplish the following: Understand how individuals contribute to the group’s progress. Understand how individuals contribute to the group’s progress. Learn how to utilize the talents of each team member. Learn how to utilize the talents of each team member. See a task to its completion. See a task to its completion. Accomplish objectives and, perhaps, exceed goals. Accomplish objectives and, perhaps, exceed goals.

Leadership and Group Dynamics in School Participation in school teams, groups, or clubs can build leadership and teamwork skills. Participation in school teams, groups, or clubs can build leadership and teamwork skills. Student group activities and projects usually center around the following five areas: Student group activities and projects usually center around the following five areas: Professional activities. Professional activities. Civic activities. Civic activities. Service activities. Service activities. Social activities. Social activities. Fund-raising activities. Fund-raising activities.

Career and Technical Student Organizations  Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs): Student organizations with leadership and teamwork skills as major objectives. Career and Technical Student Organizations reinforce and expand what is learned in the classroom and on the job. Career and Technical Student Organizations reinforce and expand what is learned in the classroom and on the job. Students can participate in CTSOs on the local, state, and national levels. Students can participate in CTSOs on the local, state, and national levels.

Business Professionals of America Middle school, high school, and college students may join Business Professionals of America (BPA). Middle school, high school, and college students may join Business Professionals of America (BPA). Students participating in BPA focus on getting ready for careers in business, management, administration, and information technology. Students participating in BPA focus on getting ready for careers in business, management, administration, and information technology. Students may learn leadership skills by joining in annual competitions. Students may learn leadership skills by joining in annual competitions.

DECA—An Association of Marketing Students DECA offers programs for both high school and college students. DECA offers programs for both high school and college students. Members have a chance to join in leadership programs as well as a cocurricular competitive events program. Members have a chance to join in leadership programs as well as a cocurricular competitive events program. Programs offered by DECA focus on leadership development, community service, skill assessment, and academic skill development. Programs offered by DECA focus on leadership development, community service, skill assessment, and academic skill development.

Future Business Leaders of America Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is dedicated to preparing students for careers in business and business-related fields. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is dedicated to preparing students for careers in business and business-related fields. FBLA has divisions for middle school, high school, and postsecondary students. FBLA has divisions for middle school, high school, and postsecondary students. The mission of FBLA is to assist students in the transition from school to work. The mission of FBLA is to assist students in the transition from school to work.

National FFA Organization National FFA Organization prepares members for leadership and careers in agricultural science education. National FFA Organization prepares members for leadership and careers in agricultural science education. It considers itself a part of the following three core areas in the agricultural science education program: It considers itself a part of the following three core areas in the agricultural science education program: Classroom/laboratory instruction. Classroom/laboratory instruction. Supervised agricultural experience programs. Supervised agricultural experience programs. FFA student organization activities. FFA student organization activities.

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) addresses important personal, family, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences Education. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) addresses important personal, family, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences Education. FCCLA is the only student organization with family as its central focus. FCCLA is the only student organization with family as its central focus.

Health Occupations Students of America Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) helps support career opportunities in the health care industry. Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) helps support career opportunities in the health care industry. HOSA tries to improve the quality of health care people receive. HOSA tries to improve the quality of health care people receive. HOSA events give students opportunities for knowledge, skill, and leadership development. HOSA events give students opportunities for knowledge, skill, and leadership development.

Technology Student Association The Technology Student Association (TSA) provides competitions and programs for middle and high school students. The Technology Student Association (TSA) provides competitions and programs for middle and high school students. TSA members have a strong interest in technology, innovation, design, and engineering. TSA members have a strong interest in technology, innovation, design, and engineering.

SkillsUSA SkillsUSA helps students get ready for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations, and health occupations. SkillsUSA helps students get ready for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations, and health occupations. The goal of SkillsUSA is to develop the student’s technical, academic, and employability skills. The goal of SkillsUSA is to develop the student’s technical, academic, and employability skills.

Leadership and Group Dynamics in the Workplace Working well with coworkers, serving customers, and taking a leadership role are skills employers expect workers to possess. Working well with coworkers, serving customers, and taking a leadership role are skills employers expect workers to possess. Leadership experiences are very valuable when you apply for a job. Leadership experiences are very valuable when you apply for a job. Employers know that students with group interaction experience usually make better employees. Employers know that students with group interaction experience usually make better employees.

Thinking Back What qualities do you have that would make you a good leader? What qualities do you have that would make you a good leader? Describe a team you have worked on that had positive group dynamics. Describe a team you have worked on that had positive group dynamics. How can a CTSO prepare you for leadership roles in the workplace? How can a CTSO prepare you for leadership roles in the workplace?