Leadership is the process of influencing the behaviour.pptx

Leadership skill

1. Leadership Skills By : Suraj

2. What is leadership ? Leadership is the process of influencing the behaviour of others towards the accomplishment of goals in given situation. It is lifting a person’s performance to a higher standard i.e. building a personality beyond it’s normal limitations. We can say that, if our actions inspires others to dream more, learn more and to do more, then you are a leader.

3. What is the difference between a leader and a boss ? A Boss says, “Go !”, where as a leader says, “Let’s go !”. A boss will always talk more and give answers, where as a leader will listen more and seek solutions. A boss will point out weakness, where as a leader will recognize natural gifts. A boss will always focus on himself or herself, where as a leader will focus on the team.

4. What skills do leaders need ?

5. Different styles of leadership Leadership styles are the pattern of behaviour that a leader adopts in influencing the behaviour of his / her subordinates. Autocratic leadership Democratic leadership Free Rein leadership

6. Autocratic leadership style :- An Authoritarian / Autocratic leadership style is exemplified when a leader dictates his policies and procedures, decides what goals are to be achieved and directs and controls all activities without any meaningful participation by the subordinates. Such a leader has full control of the team leaving low autonomy within the group. Th group is expected to complete the given task under very close supervision, while unlimited authority is given by the leader.

7. Democratic leadership style :- Democratic / Participative leadership is a type of leadership in which members of group take more participative role in decision making. This type of leadership style can be applied to any organisation from private businesses to schools to government. While the process tends to focus on group equality and free flow of ideas, the leader is there to offer guidance and control.

8. Free Rein Leadership style :- Free Rein leadership style / Laissez – Faire, is a type of leadership style in which leaders are hands off and allow group members to make decisions. Managers set objectives and the employees are free to do whatever is appropriate to accomplish those objectives. Free Rein is the most successful style concerning organization in which managers supervise doctors, engineers, professors and other professionals.

9. Causes of leadership failures :- Inability to organize details Unwillingness to provide support Fear of competition from followers Lack of imagination Selfishness Disloyalty Lack of Punctuality Disrespecting subordinates

10. Ways to develop leadership qualities :- Learn to think more critically Enthuse your team Learn to communicate clearly Improve speaking skills Build team spirit Organize and allocate flow work Make sure work is done correctly and on time Trust your subordinates

11. 5 P’s of leadership :- P ay attention to what’s important P raise what you wan to continue P unish what you want to stop P ay for the results you want P romote those people who deliver those results

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