Dakshata Rana Shah (PhD) Islington College, Autumn 2015 Week 2 Nature and Approaches of Leadership

Weekly Plan: 1 st Semester Week 1: Introduction of the Module and Overview Week 2: The Nature and Approaches of Leadership Week 3: Leadership as Behavioural Styles and as Situations Week 4: Leadership Contingencies Theories: Goals and Exchanges Week 5: Transformational Leadership Week 6: Gender, Culture and Leadership Week 7: Assignment 1 Submission Week 8: Group Presentations Week 9: Leadership and Ethics Week 10: Assignment Feedback Week 11: Leadership Power and Politics Week 12: Assignment 2 Submission Christmas Vacation

Objective of the Week Explore the Nature and Approaches of Leadership

Assessment Weight AssignmentsDescriptionDue WeekFeedbackWeight Assignment 1Group Presentation Week 8week 10 18% Assignment 2Individual Written Assignment Week 12Week 1520% Assignment 3Individual Written Assignment Week 19Week 2120% Assignment 4Group Work Innovation Exercise Week 20Week 2318% Assignment 5Individual Business Plan Outline Week 25End of the term 20% Assignment 6Individual CV Submission Week 26End of the term 4%

Assignment 1: Group Presentation Week 8 A group assignment Group one students will do presentation and group two will review. Students from another (observing) group video the presentation and produce written feedback for the presenting group with no grades. The class tutor will also provide written feedback and grades The presenting group will write a response to the feedback which will be included in the assignment e-portfolio.

Nature and Scope of the Study

Job Islington College Leapfrog Technology Subisu Incessent Rain Cloud Factory Brain Digit Smart Paani Gionee Big Cinemas Eminence ways

Leapfrog Technology Leapfrog TECHNOLOGY

Leapfrog TECHNOLOGY

Leapfrog TECHNOLOGY Started in 2010 Started with 8 people and now 92 Have offices in Nepal and USA, MA To deliver on the promise of mobile phones in developing countries: One of the 1 st projects was to use mobile phones to take the banks to the people. Now projects from many different continents. Their vision is to make software relevant to the masses. By asking the question ‘Have we stayed true to the vision of our client? Does the software do what he/she had in mind?’ they try to achieve their vision.

Job Fair Started in 2011 with a vision to provide sustainable water solution to all. It operates in water sector. The company formed by experienced technicians, researchers, and businessmen to provide eco- friendly and economical solutions to water issues in Nepal. Services it provides includes Rainwater Harvesting, Water Filtrations, Water Treatment and Recycling etc.

Smartpaani

How you can transform Nepal if you become an Entrepreneur? As an Entrepreneurs you identify the actual problem in the society and solve it. Create jobs and employment Build an ecosystem of opportunities Bring Nepal closer to the global market place

Nature and Scope of the Study Environment Individual Organisation

Assignment Who do you think is the greatest entrepreneur of the 21 st century? Why?

Definition of Leadership Complete the sentence Leadership is………………..

Definition of Leadership Complete the sentence Like the word democracy, peace and love… Leadership may mean different to different people

What is leadership? Many dimensions to view leadership Personality perspective Behaviour perspective Skill or Ability Transformational Process Power Relationship

What is leadership? Definition Leadership is a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal. "Leadership is a function of knowing yourself, having a vision that is well communicated, building trust among colleagues, and taking effective action to realize your own leadership potential." - Prof. Warren Bennis (Source: Northhouse, P. G. 2010)

What is leadership? Leading people Influencing people Commanding people Guiding people

The Nature of Leadership Process: a transactional event that occurs between the leader and the followers, an interactive event. Influence: how the leaders affects followers. Without influence, leadership does not exit. Groups: Groups are the context in which leadership takes place. Influence a group of individuals. Common goals: Leaders direct their energy towards who are trying to achieve something together. (Source: Northhouse, P. G. 2010)

Types of Leaders Leader by the position achieved Leader by personality, charisma Leader by moral example Leader by power held Intellectual leader Leader because of ability to accomplish things

The Nature of Leadership Leadership versus Management Trait versus Process Leadership Assigned versus Emergent Leadership Power versus Leadership Coercion versus Leadership

Management vs. Leadership Management Focus on things Do things right Plan Organize Direct Control Follows the rules Leadership Focus on people Do the right things Inspire Influence Motivate Build Shape entities

Management Vs. Leadership Management Produces Order and Consistency Leadership Produces Change and Movement Planning and Budgeting Establish agendas Set timetables Allocate resources Establish Direction Create a vision Clarify big picture Set strategies Organising and Staffing Provide structures Make job placements Establish rules and procedures Aligning People Communicate goals Seek commitment Build teams and coalitions Controlling and Problem Solving Develop incentives Generate creative solutions Take corrective actions Motivating and Inspiring Inspire and energize Empower subordinates Satisfy unmet needs

Assignment What is the difference between Leaders and Entrepreneurs?

Summary Transformation of Entrepreneurs to Leaders The nature of Leadership Difference between Leadership and Management

References Northouse, P. G. (2010). Leadership Theory and Practice. 5 th ed. Sage Publication India.