LEADERSHIP

 Do we like this description?  Leadership is putting an effort into getting other people to work towards a goal you believe is worthwhile. A leader tries to influence others to accept an idea and to become an active part of a plan to make that idea a reality. WHAT IS A LEADER?

 Teller:  Gives clear direction, tells team what needs to be done  Assumes team has the information needed to carry out instructions  Decisive  Delegator  Identifies areas of responsibility  Hands over responsibility to the team  Expects results LEADERSHIP STYLES

 Persuader  Includes team members in decision making process  Makes final decisions themselves  Expects results  Consultant  Encourages team participation and input for decisions  Final decisions based on consensus  Acknowledges member’s expertise and opinions LEADERSHIP STYLES(CONTINUED)

 Joiner  Sees self as part of the team  Follows the overall decisions of the team  Sometimes confers leadership to others LEADERSHIP STYLES (CONTINUED)

 Create a chart like this: StyleProsCons Teller Delegator Persuader Consultant Joiner ASSIGNMENT

 Identify a team situation  Identify the preferred style of leadership in that situation. ASSIGNMENT 2