Leadership Strategies in the Work Place

David StonehouseSenior Lecturer

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Learning OutcomesBy the end of the session the learner will:

■ Examine some of the characteristics of a leader.

■ Discuss origins and models of leadership■ Discuss leadership styles and models of

leadership

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What Is Leadership?

“…..getting people to do willingly, that which their instincts teach them not to.”

(Mullins: 1999)

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What Is Leadership?Leadership is about:■ The ability to bring about change?

(Fagan:1990)

■ The process of influencing others? (Tapan:1995)

■ Leadership is partly about power & partly about charisma. (Maxwell:1985)

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Words to Describe a leader?

■ Innovator■ Motivator■ Role model■ Interpersonal skills■ Values staff■ Promoter of positive punishment■ Proactive

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Leadership Models

Early Leadership models were:■ Military■ Religious■ Political■ Kings & Queens■ Most were men■ Today modern leadership comes from

industry.

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Leadership Styles

■ Autocratic

■ Democratic

■ Laissez-faire

■ Transformational

■ Situational

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Autocratic Style Of Leadership

■ Tells others what

to do.■ Limits discussion

on ideas.■ Emphasis on

productivity.■ Communication

one way.

PositivesWhen time is limited.In emergency or rescue situations.When leader is the most knowledgeable person

NegativesDevalues & de-motivates staff if applied extensively.

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Democratic Style Of leadership

■ Involves others.■ Asks before telling.■ Promotes sense of

team work.■ Focus of power is

with the team, rather than an individual.

PositivesTeam members have a greater say in decision making.Team motivation.

NegativesConflict in direction, if there are too many leaders.

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Laissez-faire Style Of Leadership

■ Freedom of action is given to team.

■ Manager/leader does not interfere, but is available if help is needed.

Positives

High degree of skill/motivation exists within the team.

Negatives

If the team is not skilled enough at the task.

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Transformational Style Of Leadership

“is a process of engendering higher levels of motivation and commitment among followers.”

(Mullins:1999)

■ Actively develop relationships with their co-workers.

■ The work place & meaning of work are transformed

■ Employees pursue active goals.

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Transformational Leadership – Four Basic

Components.■ Idealised Influence – Charisma of the leader,

and the respect and admiration of the followers;■ Inspirational Motivation – behaviour of the leader

provides meaning & challenge to the workers:■ Intellectual Stimulation – promotes intelligence &

new ways of working;■ Individualised Consideration – Leader has

special concern for workers growth & development.

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Battle of Agincourt 25 October 1415 (Saint Crispin’s Day)

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St Crispin’s Day Speech From Henry V

■ He was present and involved

■ He was fair

■ He was flexible

■ He was honest

■ He was clear

■ He was timely

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Key Qualities

■ Knowledge & skill,

■ Effective communication of ideas,

■ Confidence,

■ Commitment,

■ Energy,

■ Insight into the needs of others

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Additional Qualities

■ Ability to listen

■ Ability to reserve judgement

■ Give direct & positive feedback

■ Recognise individual values through respect for others

■ & use humour.

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What Would Motivate You?

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Bibliography

Buchanan, D. & Huczynski, A. (2004) Organizational Behaviour: An Introductory Text. 5th Edition. London: Prentice Hall. Kotter, J. (1990) A Force For Change: How Leadership Differs From Management. New York: Free Press.Mullins, L.J. (1999) Management & Organisational Behaviour. 5th Edition. London: Prentice Hall.