Leadership

&
Management
Is there really any
difference?
What is leadership?
The ability to influence a group
towards the achievement of a
vision or set of goals
Theories of Leadership
Trait theories of leadership:
Theories that consider personal
qualities & characteristics that
differentiate leaders from non leaders


Behavioral Theories
2 categories of leadership behavior

1) Initiating structuring & defining his
/her own role & those of
subordinates for attainment of goal
2) Consideration: The extent to which
a leader is likely to have job
relationships characterized by
mutual trust, respect for
subordinates ideas & feelings
2 dimensions of
leadership behavior:
Employee oriented : (Took
interest in interpersonal
relationships & accepted
individual differences)
Production oriented: ( Group
members are a means to an
end)
Fielder Contingency
model
Effective groups depend on a
proper match between a
leaders style of interacting with
subordinates and the degree to
which the situation gives
control & influence to the
leader
Hersey & Blanchards
Situational Theory
Successful leadership is
achieved by selecting the right
leadership style which is
contingent on the level of the
followers readiness
Readiness =
ability+willingness
unable + unwilling = clear & specific
instructions
unable + willing= task orientation &
relationship orientation
able + unwilling= supportive &
participative style
able + willing= does not have to do
much
Characteristics of a
good leader :
Lead yourself exceptionally well
( self management,
determination, self confidence,
manage priorities)




Characteristics of a
good leader
Lighten your leaders load
(Do your job well, go an extra
mile, stand up for your leader)
Be willing to do what others
wont
Be prepared every time you
take your leaders time
Characteristics of a
good leader
Invest in relational chemistry
(know heartbeat of people)

Do more than manage, lead
(think long term, rely on
intuition, invest power on
others)
Characteristics of a
good leader
Know where to push & where to
back off( for boss, peers &
subordinates)
Become a Go-to player
Better tomorrow than you are
today
Be a friend( listen, have a good
sense of humor)
Characteristics of a
good leader
Avoid office politics
Expand your circle of acquaintances
Let the best idea win
Dont pretend you are perfect (admit
your faults)
Develop each team member as a
person, lead everyone differently
Place people in their strength zones
( discover their true strengths, give
them the right jobs, identify their
skills& give them proper training)
Characteristics of a
good leader
Model the behavior You desire
Transfer the vision
Reward for results
Thank you