Chapter 10: Participation and Leadership in Teams “Leadership may be defined as the use of power to promote the goal accomplishment and maintenance of the group.”

Effective Team Preparation Committed Members –Devote time and energy –Support the final decision –Perform task and maintenance functions Communication Skills –Active listening –Open-mindedness –Effective personality types See “Big Five” on page 264

Task and Maintenance Roles Task roles –Functions that must be performed if the group is to accomplish its task or solve its problem Maintenance roles –Functions that must be performed to maintain the interpersonal relationships and harmony of the group

Effective Team Leadership Trait theory of leadership- a person must have certain traits to become a leader. Function theory of leadership- certain functions that must be performed if a group is to be successful. Three-dimension theory of leadership (stylistic approach)- describes 3 leadership styles –Autocratic- leaders are central figures who contain a high degree of control and power –Democratic- leaders and followers make decisions together and jointly determine courses of action –Laissez-faire- leaders are not involved with the teams decision making

Effective Team-Leadership Situational Contingency Theory of Leadership – leadership in any given situation depends on the power of the leader, the nature of the task, and the relationship of the leader and team members Situational Leadership Theory- a good leader is flexible and can change styles when needed –Delegating –Participating –Telling –Selling

Effective Team Leadership Transformational Leadership- charismatic leaders who inspired followers to exceptional performance, enthusiasm, and loyalty (ex. Martin Luther King)