CstM 301 - Management & Organization leading & leadership development what is leadership… leadership & power… leading - to inspire effort • communicate the vision • build enthusiasm • motive commitment/hard work planning - to set the direction controlling - to ensure results organizing - to create structures pow·er [pou-er] - noun 1. the ability to get someone else to do something you want done 2. to make things happen the way you want position power… reward coercive legitimate personal power… expert referent leadership & vision… vi·sion [vizh-uhn] - noun 1. the act of anticipating that which will or may come to be 2. a clear sense of the future vision + leader… leadership as service… value people servant leadership share leadership develop people servant leadership provide leadership build community empowerment display authenticity leadership traits… drive self-confidence creativity cognitive ability job-relevant knowledge motivation flexibility honesty & integrity leadership behaviors… production centered employee centered classic leadership styles… human relations democratic • people’s need • building relationships • participation & support for a shared purpose types of leaders laissez-faire autocratic • minimum amount of work to get job done • efficiency of tasks and operations 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… directive ambiguous situations supportive distasteful work, high stress task or low employee confidence participative most tasks…especially challenging ones achievement oriented most tasks…especially those that are outcomeoriented 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… support required high participating selling followers able, unwilling, insecure delegating followers unable, willing, confident followers able, willing, confident followers unable, unwilling, insecure low low telling guidance required high 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… vision charisma symbolism empowerment intellectual stimulation integrity 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