Leadership Skills

Question 1

Leadership definition

Leadership skills definition

Answer 1

A social process where leaders influence a group

The sum of a persons ability to help the group achieve their goals

Question 2

Leadership paradigms

Answer 2

Classical leadership
- dominant leader that directs the group in a certain way towards a goal

Transactional leadership
- the designated leader guides the group towards a goal but in a way that takes into account the individuals within the group

Visionary leadership
- leader inspires group to work towards a vision

Organic leadership
- leadership based on multiple perspectives and talents

Question 3

Leadership theories

Answer 3

Trait theory

Influence theory

Behavioural theories

Situational theories / control

Hershey theory

Question 4

Trait theory

Answer 4

• based on the notion that leaders are born not made

Question 5

Influence theory

Answer 5

• implies a reciprocal relationship between a leader and the followers where a transaction/exchange takes place (leader exerts most influences on members)

Question 6

Behavioural theories

Answer 6

• leadership is central to performance/outcomes two important dimensions consideration and initiating structure

Consideration
- a leader that is sensitive to the needs

Initiating structure
- the spelling out of task requirements and clarifying

Question 7

Situational theories /control

Answer 7

Leaders can not rely on considerations and initiating structure, handle each situation uniquely

Extent to which a leader can determine the direction of the group and the outcomes of the actions of the group members

Question 8

Hershey theory

Answer 8

Based on research leaders fit into two distinct behavioural dimensions

1) task behaviour - leader engages in communication what followers are to do
2) relationship behaviour - leader engages in two way communication by providing emotional support and facilitating behaviours

Question 9

Traits

Answer 9

Not all the same

Physical vitality and emotional resilience

Ability to overcome obstacles

Cognitive ability intelligence and social intelligence

Flexibility

Question 10

Roles

Answer 10

Communicate
Build trusting relationships 
Energize the group
Inspire vision
Find a way
Stay focused on the group goals
Provide support

Question 11

Styles

Answer 11

Directive leadership
- spells out

Supportive leadership
- focuses on the needs and wellbeing

Achievement leadership
- setting challenges and goals to show confidence in abilities

Participation leadership
- focus on consulting group and seeking taking groups suggestions into account before making decisions

Question 12

Leadership styles (2)

Answer 12

Formal
- appointed or elected

Informal
- become influential because of special skills that meet the resource needs of others

Question 13

Leadership practices

Answer 13

Challenging the process

Inspiring shared vision

Enabling others to act

Model the way

Encourage the heart