Learning Objectives of this topic Learn the concept of leadership Understands the myths of Leadership. Be able to know the real functions of

Leadership Understand what are the important

qualities of leaders

Agree OR Disagree1. Good leaders are born ,not made.2. I tend to treat my subordinate well as long

as they do what I say.3. Good leaders depend on their followers as

much as they depend on themselves.4. As a leader, I would always include the

reasons why when asking a subordinate to perform a task.

5. A good leader will achieve his or her objectives at any cost.

6. As a a group manager ,I would never entrust an important project to any one but myself, even if it means working overtime.

7. A key to good leadership is being consistent in how one leads.

8. If justified , I would recommend a subordinate for a promotion to a position equal to or even higher than my own position.

9. Some sub ordinates can participate in the decision making process without threatening a leaders position.

10. if my group fail to achieve an objective because of a group member’s failure ,I would explain it as such to my superiors.

11. I consider myself indispensable to the organization in my present position.

MEANING OF LEADERSHIP

WHAT IS LEADERSHIP? In every human activity a leader is needed

to guide a group of leader.

If they are good men or women then they promote????

Does every individual have the capability to transform himself/herself?

The answer is ???????

YES

MYTHS ABOUT LEADERSTHE BIRTH RIGHT MYTH

“Leaders are born, not made”.LEADER FOR ALL SEASONS MYTH “Once a leader ,always a leader”THE INTENSITY MYTH “Leaders are emotionally more intense ,

then the rest of us”.LEADERSHIP Is a rare skill.

Leaders are charismatic.Leadership exist only at the top of an

organization.The leaders control,directs,manipulates

others.

WHAT IS LEADERSHIP

“Leadership is the capacity to frame plans that will succeed, and the faculty to persuade others to carry them out in the face of all difficulties _ even death”.

“Leadership is the ability to influence a group toward the achievement of goals”

Leadership is about articulating vision, embodying values, and creating the environment within which things can be accomplished.

WHO CAN BE A GOOD LEADER

OR

WHAT DO WE MEAN BY A GOOD LEADERSHIP

Motivate their followers

Exploit opportunities

Anticipate change

Correct poor performance and

Lead the organization towards its objectives

FUNCTIONS OF LEADERSHIP FUNCTIONS FOR TASK NEEDSDEFINING THE TASKMAKING THE PLANALLOCATING WORK AND RESOURCESCONTROLLING QUALITY AND TEMPO

NEEDS

FUNCTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS NEEDS ATTENDING TO PERSONAL PROBLEMSPRAISING OF INDIVIDUALSKNOWING INDIVIDUALS PERSONALLYRECOGNISING AND USING SPECIAL

INDIVIDUAL ABILITIESTRAINING INDIVIDUALS

FUNCTIONS FOR GROUPS NEEDSSETTING STANDARDS BY PERSONAL

EXAMPLEMAINTAINING DISCIPLINECORRECTING MISTAKESBUILDING TEAM SPIRITGIVING A SENSE OF PURPOSEDEVELOPING SUB-LEADERSENSURING COMMUNICATION WITHIN

THE GROUPTRAINING THE GROUP

ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP QUALITIESPERSONAL INTEGRITYHONEST RATHER THAN DECEPTIVEPROMISE KEEPERFULFILL THE RESPONSIBILITY OF

SERVICELOYAL TO FOLLOWERSKEEP SECRET

CONSISTENT BEHAVIOUR WITH VALUESTAKES RESPOSIBILITY OF HIS ACTIONS

AND DECISIONS

EMOTIONAL STABILITY AND MATURITYWELL ADJUSTEDLESS SELF CENTEREDHAVE MORE STABLE EMOTIONSAWARE OF STRENGTHS AND

WEAKNESSESLESS DEFENSIVE

INTERNAL LOCUS OF CONTROL

BELIEVES THAT EVENTS ARE DETERMINED BY OUR OWN ACTIONS THAN BY CHANCE OR BY UNCONTROLLABLE FORCES.

LEARN FROM FAILURESTAKES MORE INITIATIVESINTERNAL TAKES MORE RESPONSIBILITYFLEXIBLE ADAPTIVE AND MORE

INNOVATIVE

SELF CONFIDENCEOPTIMIST ATTEMPT DIFFICULT TASKSMORE PERSISTENTSET CHALLENGING OBJECTIVES FOR

THEMSELVESACTION ORIENTED APPROACH

SOCIALIZED POWER MOTIVATIONEXERCISE POWER FOR OTHERS BENEFITARE LESS EGOISTIC AND DEFENSIVEACCUMULATE FEWER MATERIAL

POSSESSIONSDO NOT USE POWER IN MANIPULATIVE

MANNERSWILLING TO TAKE ADVICE FROM EXPERTS

MODERATELY HIGH ACHIEVEMENT ORIENTATIONDRIVE TO SUCCESSSET CHALLENGING BUT REALISTIC GOALSDEVELOP SPECIFIC PLANSHAVE DRIVE TO EXCEL

LOW NEED FOR AFFILIATIONTHEY CREATE FRIENDLY AND

COOPERATIVE ATMOSPHEREAVOID CONFLICTSAVOID MAKLING

UNPOPULAR DECISIONSHIGHLY DEVELOPED INTERPERSONAL

SKILLS

ENERGY LEVEL AND STRESS TOLERANCECAN COPE EASILY WITH STRESSFUL

SITUATIONSSTAY CALM AND FOCUSED IN CRISESEASILY BEAR RESTLESS DEMANDS OF

JOBS OR TASK