Leadership Flashcards
Sporting examples of good leaders
Steven Gerrard (England football captain) -motivational, empathy, communication Sir Dave brailsford (GB cyclist coach) -knowledge of sport science, plan Sir Clive Woodward (English rugby union coach) -clear plan/vision
How many styles of leadership are there
3
Name the 3 styles of leadership
Autocratic
Democratic
Laissez faire
Explain autocratic with sporting examples
Dominant, leader makes all the decisions, do not take into account needs/opinions of the group
Eg sir Alex Ferguson, Roy Keane
Explain democratic with sporting examples
Listens to the views of others (opinions/needs), consultations (building relationships), leader still makes the decisions
Eg sir clive Woodward , Steve mclaren
Explain laissez faire
Leader does not make any decisions, leaves the player to make their own decisions, to be successful it can only be used by the elite
Best situation to use autocratic
Cognitive learner Large group (team sport) Decisions have to be made quickly When complicated decisions have to be made Males Health and safety risk Bad/low moral and relationships
Best situation to use democratic
Autonomous learner Small group (individual) Plenty of time to make decisions When the leader is unsure Females No risk/danger High/good moral and relationships
What are the two types of becoming a leader
Prescribed
Emergent
Describe a prescribed leader
Appointed by an external agency (usually NGB)
Trustworthy as externally chosen (+)
May not know culture of the group (-)
Describe an emergent leader
Naturally come from within the group
Already positive relationships in place (+)
Hard to break away from the group and become the leader (-)
Qualities of a leader
Motivational/inspirational Plan of action/clear vision Understand the needs of the group Empathy Charisma Confidence Communication-verbal and visual Experience
What makes an outstanding leader
Open minded Professional Role model -set a good example Ambition -deprive to want to get their team to be the best they can Trustworthy Clear thinking -simplifying things to maximise understanding and minimise confusion Calm Supportive regardless of the situation eg winning/loosing Vision Decision making skills Motivation Experience Empathy with team mates
How does leadership link with social learning theory (personality)
Watching good leadership and copying, so experience develops you to become a better leader
How does leadership link with trait theory (personality)
Born as a leader so it is innate (usually autocratic)
How does leadership link with interactionist theory (personality)
Born as a leader then the environment brings it out of you, modify it, learn through experience
What are the 5 categories of leadership
Autocratic Democratic Training and instruction Social support Rewarding behaviour
Explain training and instruction leadership
Improving the performance of athletes through hard training and strenuous conditioning. Instruction will be given on tactics and technique
Explain social support leadership
Concern is displayed by the leader for the welfare of individual group members. This behaviour is characterised by warm relations with individual members
Explain rewarding behaviour leadership
Poitier feedback rewards good individual and group performance. This behaviour reinforces the value of cohesion
When to use training instructions
Fitness groups that need clear instructions
When to use social support
One to one support after a series of losses
When to use rewarding behaviour
Praise to young children to encourage them
What 3 categories make an effective leader
Member characteristics
The leaders’ qualities
Situational characteristics
What are member characteristics (effective leadership)
Age Gender Motivational Ability of group Playing experience Level
What are leader qualities (effective leadership)
Role model Professional Open minded Visionary Motivational Strong Communicator Supportive Clear thinker Experience Personality task/people orientated
What are situational characteristics (effective leadership)
Calm
Leadership style
Type of activity
Group size
