TBL1: Understanding and leading people Flashcards
what is less considered now regarding a leader?
that its all about the persons traits
also the situation
what is the big 5 theory? what does it state?
theory of personality
states that people can be compared according to 5 personality traits
what are the 5 personality traits for the big 5 theory?
extraversion agreeableness conscientiousness emotional stability imagination/ intellect
what is cognitive style?
the way someone perceives, remembers or thinks about information
cognitive style is distinct from?
cognitive ability
what is an adaptive cognitive style?
precise/ reliable
what is a innovation cognitive style
unique/ radical
3 models which show leadership style?
hersey and blachards situational leadership model
adairs action centred leadership model
tannenbaum and Schmitt autocratic democratic leadership model
what is adairs action centred leadership model
3 interlocking needs of group life to:
- achieve a task
- maintain good relationship with team
- meet the needs of the team members
shift between these depending on the needs of the team
what is Hersey and blanchers situational leadership model?
explains 4 different styles of leadership
- directing- make people follow orders
- coaching- involving people in the decision process
- supporting- people take responsibility but the leader is there
- delegating- give people freedom in the tasks
advantages of directing style?
good if inexperienced team
people know what to do exactly
safe
disadvantages of directing style?
people cant use initiative/ creativity
decreases motivation
manager can be autocratic
advantages of coaching style?
can talk things through
joint problem solving approach
team likes working together
disadvantages of coaching style?
manager may step in and make the easy decisions or become to involved in peoples problems or use talking instead of actions
advantages of supporting style?
team is challenged
team is encouraged
disadvantages of supporting style?
less experienced members may be unsure of their rolls
manager loses time as increased approachableness
advantages of delegating style?
team develops quickly
trusted and empowered
disadvantages of delegating style?
may let team get on with it
unavailability- abdication of responsibility
scared to discuss problems with the leader
what is tannenbaum and Schmidts autocratic democratic leadership model?
focusses on how decisions are made within a team
autocracy at one end and democracy at the other
7 parts of the tannenbaum and Schmidts autocratic democratic leadership model?
tells- LEADER decides
sells- leader decides but sells it to the team
tests- knows choice but allows discussion
suggests- asks team to weight up options but with limits
consults- genuinely consults
joins- leader joins team in the decision making process
delegates- lets the team decide with no limits
2 types of leadership?
transactional- manages team so they perform as needed
transformational- inspire and motivate
what is the fundamental interpersonal relation orientation?
people vary depending on 3 interpersonal elements:
1) inclusion- forming relationships
2) control- influence and persuasion
3) affection: concerned with others
people prefer to express the elements or not express them
some want to receive the 3 elements but some people dont
what is the best relationship according to FIRO theory?
when the leader wishes to express the 3 elements and the team wishes to receive
things influencing the leadership SITUATION?
time resources team competence task position power- leaders authority team communication
what is kolas learning style?
explains how we can learn and develop:
these in a cycle: experience reflection conceptualisation- ideas drawn from reflections experimentation- testing the ideas
ways to manifest your desires
state it where are you now specify outcome how will it effect you is it in the correct context resources you will need? is it achievable
SMART method to achieving your goals?
S: specific M: measurable A: achievable R: relevant T: time related
