TRAINING ON LEADERSHIP

Outlines

1.Meaning of Leadership2.Elements of Leadership3.Basic operational principles of Islamic

Leadership4.Characteristics of an Islamic Leader5.Essential Skills for Leaders6.Leaders VS Managers7.Followership Skills8.Characteristics of Followers9.Tips on Developing Leadership Qualities

What is Leadership?

“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality”

Warren Bennis said

“To be a great Leader, one needs to have good strategies , be knowledgeable and able to predict the future”

Tun Dr.Mahathir Mohmed Said.(Former PM of Malaysia )

Con….

Leadership is the ability to lead, guide, direct or influence people.

Leadership is guidance or direction

Meaning of Leadership

Influencing and supporting others to work enthusiastically toward achieving objectives.

Important elements :Influence and support Voluntary effortGoal achievement

Some one who can take a group of people to a place they do not think they can go.

A Leader is :

Elements of Leadership1. Leaders :

Is the most important element in leadership , there could be no leadership without leaders.

2. Followers : Followers are equally important in leadership

, one can not be a leader without followers.

3. Situation : Situation events distinguish leaders from non

leaders.

Basic operational principles of Islamic Leadership

The are three basic principles that govern Islamic leadership :

1. Shura : the first principle of Islamic leadership Muslim leaders are obligated to consult with

those have knowledge and can provide sound advice.

2. Justice : Leaders should deal with people justly and

fairly regardless of color and race .

3. Freedom of thought : Islamic leaders should provide for and

even invite constructive criticism from followers.

Leaders should strive for creating atmosphere of thinking, healthy exchange of ideas ,criticism and mutual advice so that , followers feel very comfortable in discussing matters of interest to the group.

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NOTE

THERE IS NO ABSOLUTE FREEDOM .

Characteristics of an Islamic Leader

1. Honesty : Consistency between words and deed. Prophet Moses “strong and Trustworthy” Prophet Mohammed “Sadik-Truthful and

Amin- trustworthy”

2. Competence Leader’s ability causes obedience of followers. Prophet Yusuf “demand for the post of

Finance officer”

3. Inspiration Positive about the future , no matter how bad

the situation may be . Leaders never give up or lose hope. AbuBakr and the death of the prophet ‘SAW’

and His Khudbah

“O people ,if you have been worshiping Muhammed , know that Mohamed is dead. But if you have been worshiping god , then know that god is living and never dies.”

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4. Patience A leader can expect to be tested , and he will

need to endure . Our prophet and his stay in Makkah

“examples” Prophet Yusuf and the prison

5. Humility A Muslim is to be humble. Umar lived in a simple house and had no

bodyguards

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6. The willingness to seek consultation : Islam stresses consultation in all affairs . Suratu Alshuraa . Our prophet was seeking and accepting

advice Shura play and important role in

administration and management . specifically with respect to decision making

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Essential Skills for Leaders

Technical Skills Human SkillsConceptual Skills

FOLLOWERSHIP SKILLS

Being and effective follower is testing ground for future leaders , a place when employees are closely observed to see if they exhibit potential for leadership .

skillful performance in current roles unlocks the door to future leadership opportunities.

By contrast , many fail their current roles not as a result of any skill deficiency but they lack followership skills .

Leaders VS Managers

Innovate Develop Inspire A long-term View Do the right things

Administer Maintain Control Short-term View Do things right

Characteristics of Followers

1. Obedience : The leader must be obeyed for what the

follower likes or dislikes. Hearing and obeying are the duty of

Muslim leaders. Islam views any insubordination of a leader

as abhorrent and hateful.

2. Dynamic of followership

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3. Not competing the leader to be in the limelight

4. Be loyal and supportive , a team player5. Not being a “yes person” who automatically

agrees6. Acting as a devil’s advocate by raising

penetrating questions7. Constructively confronting the leader’s

ideas, values and actions8. Anticipating potential problems and

preventing them

Types of Leadership

1- Leadership Based on Authority.Legal –Rational Authority Charismatic Leadership Traditional Rule

2- Leadership Based on Personality Political Agitator Political Administrator

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3- Leadership Based on the relation to Followers

Transactional Leadership Transformational Leadership

Tips on Developing Leadership Qualities

The following are some of the basic skills that transform one into effective leader :

1. Learn from experience :Leaders learn from others , and most

importantly from selected others.2. Communicate with others :Being able to be understood by your peers

clearly is the key of establishing good relationship

3. Listen to others : Good listening is a good start for confidence

building and lasting trust in each others .4. Be assertive :

Assertiveness is not dominating others . It should be understood as standing on your own

and group rights .5. Provide constructive feedback : Feedback helps others to improve their

performance and helps deter some pleasant behaviors, habits or actions .

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6. Set your own organizational Goals : A goal is a destination in which you have set for

your self before embarking on journey . Goal setting is to know what you want to

achieve in a given timeframe or in lifetime. Achieving your goals is like arriving at new

place.

7. Learn how to manage Stress : Do not try to control the uncontrollable Avoid hot bottom topics

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8. Aspire to build technical expertise :

1. Your level of expertise reflects how much experience you have accumulated in life .

A good leader aspires to be an expert in various organizational functions and other related articles.

9. Build effective relationship with peers : Your peers and friends are among the groups

that recognize your leadership potentials .

Hussein Osman www.simad.edu.so

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ASSIGNMENT

1. Is leadership In-born or Made.

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