CstM 301 - Management & Organization leading & leadership development

CstM 301 - Management & Organizationleading & leadership

development

what is leadership…

leadership & power…

controlling - to ensure results

planning - to set the direction

leading - to inspire effort•communicate the vision•build enthusiasm•motive commitment/hard work

organizing - to create structures

pow·er [pou-er]- noun1.the ability to get someone else to do something you want done2.to make things happen the way you want

position power…

reward

coercive

legitimate

personal power…

expert

referent

leadership & vision…

vi·sion [vizh-uhn]- noun1.the act of anticipating that which will or may come to be2.a clear sense of the future

vision + leader…

leadership as service…

servant leadership

empowerment

leadership traits…

driveself-confidencecreativitycognitive abilityjob-relevant knowledgemotivationflexibilityhonesty & integrity

leadership behaviors…

production centered

employee centered

classic leadership styles…

better leaders…

understand & implement situational leadership methods

path-goal theory…

House

leaders…

• clarify paths to goals• remove obstacles to performance• identify & fill gaps• use a style that is appropriate to the

situation

path-goal theory…directive leadership…• communicate expectations &give

directions• schedule work• maintain performance standards• clarify roles

supportive leadership…• make work pleasant• treat group members as equals• be friendly & approachable• show concern for workers’ well-being

path-goal theory…participative leadership…• involve workers in decision making• consult with workers• ask for workers’ suggestions• use workers’ suggestions

achievement-oriented leadership…• set challenging goals• expect high performance levels• emphasize continuous improvement• display confidence in meeting high

standards

path-goal theory…ambiguous situationsdirective

supportive

participative

achievement oriented

distasteful work, high stress task or low

employee confidence

most tasks…especially challenging

ones

most tasks…especially those that are outcome-oriented

situational leadership model…

Hersey-Blanchard

the model…

• builds on the leadership grid• adds the notion of adapting your

leadership style to match the situation• tied to subordinate ability and/or

willingness to perform the assigned tasks

situational leadership model…

participating

followers able, unwilling, insecure

selling

followers unable, willing,

confidentdelegating

followers able, willing,

confident

telling

followers unable,

unwilling, insecure

guidance required

sup

port

req

uir

ed

low high

high

low

situational leadership model…

if used correctly…

•help followers increase readiness•help followers learn to manage themselves

limitations…

• team management• fails to consider other situational factors

leadership development…

are leaders born?

are leaders made?

charismatic & transformational…

qualities such as…

visioncharismasymbolismempowermentintellectual stimulationintegrity

emotional intelligence…

gender & leadership…

gender similarities

interactive leadership

moral leadership…

good & right by ethical standards

integrity

authentic leadership

Drucker on leadership…“old-fashioned” wisdom

define & communicate a clear vision

leadership as a responsibility…not a rank

surround yourself with talented people

don’t blame others when things go wrong

keep your integrity & earn the trust of others

don’t be clever…be consistent