LEADERSHIP IN organisation behaviours ppttx

Leadership is the ability to influence and guide a group of people toward a common goal. It involves providing direction, motivating team members, making decisions, and fostering collaboration through a range of skills and behaviors. Effective leaders are often described as having qualities like communication skills, self-confidence, perseverance, and adaptability, and their influence is based on their actions rather than solely on formal authority or title.

1. Leadership in Organisational Behaviour

2. Introduction to Leadership Leadership is the process of influencing people to achieve organisational goals. It involves motivating, guiding, and directing employees.

3. Concept of Leadership in OB In OB, leadership focuses on how leaders influence the behaviour, attitudes, and performance of individuals and groups.

4. Characteristics of Effective Leaders • Vision and Clarity • Integrity • Empathy • Decision-making ability • Communication skills

5. Importance of Leadership in OB • Guides organisational direction • Enhances employee motivation • Promotes teamwork • Reduces conflicts • Improves productivity

6. Leadership vs Management Leadership: Focuses on vision, inspiration, and people. Management: Focuses on planning, control, and process.

7. Theories of Leadership 1. Trait Theory 2. Behavioural Theory 3. Contingency Theory 4. Transformational Leadership 5. Situational Leadership

8. Trait Theory Emphasises that leaders are born with certain traits that make them effective. Example traits: confidence, determination, and honesty.

9. Behavioural Theory Focuses on leader behaviours rather than traits. Leadership styles include: Autocratic, Democratic, Laissez-faire.

10. Contingency Theory States that effective leadership depends on matching leadership style with situational variables.

11. Situational Leadership Theory Proposed by Hersey & Blanchard. Leaders adjust style based on followers' maturity and readiness levels.

12. Transformational Leadership Leaders inspire followers through vision, enthusiasm, and charisma. They bring change and innovation.

13. Transactional Leadership Focuses on exchange relationships: rewards for performance, punishment for failure.

14. Servant Leadership Leaders prioritise serving others before self-interest. Focus on empathy, stewardship, and community building.

15. Leadership Styles Chart A diagram comparing key styles: Autocratic | Democratic | Laissez-faire | Transformational | Transactional

16. Emotional Intelligence & Leadership High EI leaders manage emotions effectively, fostering better relationships and decision-making.

17. Leadership and Motivation Leaders influence motivation through goal setting, feedback, and recognition.

18. Leadership and Communication Effective communication is key for team alignment, clarity, and trust.

19. Leadership Challenges in Modern Organisations • Managing diversity • Technological changes • Remote leadership • Ethical dilemmas

20. Developing Leadership Skills • Training & mentoring • Self-assessment • Feedback • Experience-based learning

21. Conclusion Leadership in OB is vital for achieving organisational harmony and growth. Future leaders must be adaptable, ethical, and emotionally intelligent.