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LeadershipKrishantha Jayasundara (BA, PQHRM, NDTHRD)

LeadershipLeadership has been described as a process of social influence in which a person can enlist the aid and support of the others in the accomplishment of a common task.

LeadershipLeaders are people who do the right things. Mangers are the people who do things right.Professor Warren G Bennis

LeadershipLeadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.Dwight D.Eisenhower

The word leadership can bring to mind a variety of images.

A political leader-Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

An explorer cutting path through the jungle for the rest of his group to follow.

An executive developing the company.

Top 10 Qualities that makes a leaderHonestyAbility to delegateCommunicationSense of humourConfidenceCommitmentPostive attitudeCreativityIntuition-ability to understandAbility to inspire

Leadership StyleAuthoritarianPaternalisticDemocraticLaissez-faireTransactionalTransformational

Managers vs. LeadersManagerPush the employee towards the goalLeaderPulls towards goals

Managers vs. LeadersManagerPunishes the employees for mistakesLeaderEncourage the employees to learn from mistakes

Managers vs. LeadersManagerLess flexible, adheres to procedureLeaderFlexible policies and procedures are disregarded based

Managers vs. LeadersManagerLess flexible, adheres to procedureLeaderFlexible policies and procedures are disregarded based

Managers vs. LeadersManagerTight fist LeaderGenerous

Managers vs. LeadersManagerPrefers long hours in the officeLeaderDoesnt prefer long hours in the office

Managers vs. LeadersManagerHated/disliked by employees LeaderWelcomed by employees

Managers vs. Leaders

ManagerAvoid risks LeaderWilling to take risks

Managers vs. LeadersManagerOnly few employees are with himLeaderAll the employees are with him

Managers vs. LeadersManagerNo followers, after his resignation more people will speak bad about himLeaderPeople will speak good about him even after his departure

Managers vs. LeadersManagerResponsibility is not sufficiently delegated.LeaderResponsibility is delegated among members.

Managers vs. LeadersManagerHighly concerned about cost.LeaderLow concerned about cost.

Managers vs. LeadersManagerLack of creative problem solving skills.LeaderSkillful problem solving skills and creativity.

Managers vs. LeadersManagerCreates a stagnant work environment.LeaderCreates a dynamic and enthusiastic work environment.

Characteristics of LeadershipLeadership is a personal quality rather than character or behaviour. Some one will not be a leader if he doesnt have followers.Leadership can influence someones thoughts and create a behaviour.

Characteristics of LeadershipDirected at achieving a common goal by a group of people.Has to be different under different circumstances.Leadership is of sharing(credit, blames, ideas, experience and even opinions)

Functions of a LeaderDetermine goalsOrganizing and structuringCoordinatingMotivationRepresentationEvaluating performanceInitiating

Leadership TheoriesTrait theoryRealistic trait theorySituational theory

Trait Theory EnergyAppearance and presentation skillsA sense of cooperativenessEnthusiasmPersonalityInitiative IntelligenceJudgmentSelf-confidenceSociabilityTact and diplomacyMoral courage and integrityWill power and flexibilityEmotional stabilityKnowledge and human relations

Realistic Trait TheoryA leader not only has inborn traits.His style and behaviour can be influenced by education and experience.

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Situational TheoryLeadership depends on the situation.Leader may consider the level of experience, skills, and competency level

How Leadership work in different situationsConfidenceCompetenceNeeds careful directionNeeds coachingSupport and encouragementDelegate responsibilities

Types of LeadershipAutocratic or Authoritarian LeadershipPaternalistic StyleDemocratic or Participative StyleLaissez-faire Style

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Autocratic or Authoritarian LeadersThey give definite instructions on how things should be done.Their word is final.They are strict on deadlines.They do close observation and supervision on the work being done.Lack of freedom for subordinates to take decisions.

Paternalistic StylePaternalistic leader looks after the subordinates in the way a father looks after a family.They are also concerned about work.But, they also pay attention on the subordinates.

Democratic or Participative StyleThe democratic leader works according to the will of the majority.Welcomes the suggestions of subordinates.Gets others participated in making policies and procedures.So, other may adore this leader.

Laissez-faire Leadership StyleLaissez-faire leader is very passive in participation.He lets followers to decide what is to de done and how they are going to do it.Question is whether there is a leadership then?

Types of Leadership PowerLegitimate powerCharismatic powerExpert powerReward powerCoercive powerPolitical power

Legitimate PowerIt is also called position power or official power.It comes from the designation.

Charismatic Power

Charismatic PowerThis depends on leaders personality.This power is generated by the attraction.The devotion followers has towards them.The charismatic leader has personal magnetism.

Expert PowerPower comes from specialized learning.He is famous for his expertise in doing something.

Reward PowerThis arises from the ability to reward good behaviour.Reward power is to do with promotions and increments

Coercive PowerThis is the right or ability to give negative rewards.Ability to punish and demote.

Political PowerThis power comes from the support from a group.It arises from the leaders ability to gain acceptance.

Transactional Leadership

Transformational Leadership

Transactional Leadership Vs. Transformational LeadershipTransformational LeaderGain commitment through inspiration.

Transactional LeaderGain commitment through the formal authority

Transactional Leadership Vs. Transformational LeadershipTransformational LeaderMore focused on the organizational objectives.

Transactional LeaderMore focused on the current tasks to be done.

Transactional Leadership Vs. Transformational LeadershipTransformational LeaderVisionary and long-term oriented.

Transactional LeaderEfficiency oriented.

Transactional Leadership Vs. Transformational LeadershipTransformational LeaderVisionary and long-term oriented.

Transactional LeaderEfficiency oriented.

Transactional Leadership Vs. Transformational LeadershipTransformational LeaderMotivates people (through charismatic behaviour)

Transactional LeaderMotivates people (through extrinsic reward)

Transactional Leadership Vs. Transformational LeadershipTransformational LeaderTakes a holistic view of problems.

Transactional LeaderTakes a fragmented view of problems (separating problems into parts)

Transactional Leadership Vs. Transformational LeadershipTransformational LeaderExpects total involvement from others.

Transactional LeaderExpects contractual involvement from others.

Transactional Leadership Vs. Transformational LeadershipTransformational LeaderExpects total involvement from others

Transactional LeaderExpects contractual involvement from others

Transactional Leadership Vs. Transformational LeadershipTransformational LeaderChallenge existing mental models.

Transactional LeaderPrefers conformity with accepted structure and system.

Transactional Leadership Vs. Transformational LeadershipTransformational LeaderChallenge existing mental models.

Transactional LeaderPrefers conformity with accepted structure and system.

Transactional Leadership Vs. Transformational LeadershipTransformational LeaderEmpowers people

Transactional LeaderDelegates authority