Short Answer 2

Question 1

Why is it important for a leader to be able to motivate teams and individuals and gain their commitments to a teams objectives?

Answer 1

To gain the best performance from the team and individuals within the team to achieve the objectives set for the team

Question 2

List 2 characteristics of self leadership?

Answer 2

• Controlling own emotions
• being flexible
• managing stress and stressful situations

Question 3

Using personal knowledge or experience describe a specific example of a leader adapting their style of leadership to meet the needs of a particular situation

Answer 3

Richard Branson responding to the rail crash in Cumbria changing from an inspirational leader too a participative leader

Question 4

Briefly describe 2 characteristics of effective communication

Answer 4

• Clear and concise
• aimed at audience
• appropriate to the audience

Question 5

Describe 2 different styles of leadership

Answer 5

Authoritarian- a dictatorial and is leading by telling and having full control of the team
Delegating-Assigns project and assessment to their teamAnd allows their employees to make decisions and choices themselves

Question 6

List 3 basic characteristics of the leadership role

Answer 6

• taking responsibility, understanding and continuously working towards overall vision and strategy
• translating strategy and objectives for teams and individuals thinking ‘outside the box’
• assisting change management, overcoming obstacles, communicating and motivating

Question 7

Briefly describe 2 things a leader can do to improve the motivation of a team member towards the team objectives

Answer 7

• Identify and promote their strengths
• give them a sense of belonging to the team
• Provide a sense of fulfilment

Question 8

Why is it important for leaders to be aware of their own emotions and to be consistent with their own behaviour

Answer 8

• to be able to control these to provide appropriate direction and leadership to a team
• To be able to lead a team in the same manner without favouritism or discrimination

Question 9

Identify 2 personal strengths that you possess that would help you to be effective in a leadership role

Answer 9

• building effective working relationships

- communicating with others

Question 10

Identify 2 weaknesses strengths that you possess that would help you to be effective in a leadership role

Answer 10

• managing own workload

- setting directions