LEADERSHIP SKILLS PRESENTATION- FINAL

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LEADERSHIP SKILLS



Define leadership



LeadershipSome Definitions:

Leadership occurs when one person attempts to

influence the behavior of an individual or group,regardless of the reason.Someone who has a vision, can communicate itand make it happen.



Co ntinued«Leadership is the ability of developing andcommunicating a vision to a group of peoplethat make that vision true.Influencing people to follow in the achievementof a common goal.Leadership is an interpersonal relationship inwhich other comply because they want to, notbecause they have to.



EXER C ISEN ame a leader.N ame three qualities of this leader which

inspired you the most.Mention three major accomplishments of thisleader.Which leadership style this leader had?





Managers versus leadersManagers

Do things right

Are interested inefficiency

Administer MaintainFocus on system &structure

LeadersDo the right thing

Are interested ineffectivenessInnovateDevelopFocus on people



Co ntinued«Managers

R ely on controlEmphasize tactics,structuresHave a short term view

Ask how and when Accept the status quoFocus on the present.

LeadersR ely on trustEmphasize values andgoalsHave a long term view

Ask what and whyChallenge the status quoFocus on the future.



Co ntinued«Managers

Have their eyes on thebottom lineDevelop detailed timetablesSeek predictability andorder

Avoid risksMotivate people for compliance

LeadersHave their eyes on thehorizonDevelop vision andstrategiesSeek change

Take risksInspire people tochange



Are Leaders B o rno r Made ??



EXER C ISEIf leaders are born, why spend time reading& developing leadership skills ?

If leaders are made , then everyone canbecome a leader ?Is leadership ability genetically determined?



Co ntinued..Majority of leadership researchers agree thatleaders are both born and made

Some of the traits that may contribute to andfacilitate leadership effectiveness:In born talentPhysical EnergySocial potentialIntelligence



Co ntinued«O ther critical factors:Formal/Informal experienceEducationO pportunityR ole modelsMentorsL earning & Practicing L eadership skills



Key c om petencieso f

Leadership



Key c om petenciesDiagnosing

Adapting

Communicating



Basic ingredients o f LeadershipG uiding visionPassionIntegrityTrustCuriosityDaring



Key skills o f LeadershipFar sightMastery of changeInstitution Builder L ife long learner InitiativeMastery of interdependenceHigh standard of integrity



Som e tips t o devel o p pers o nal

Leadership skills1 . Inspire a shared vision.

capture imagination of employees & alignit with the vision of the O rganization

2) Challenge the process.

Question commonly accepted methodsCome up with an innovative process.



Co ntinued«3 . Enable others to act

G ive tools, resources to employees to

effectively and efficiently do their jobs

4) Model the way things need to be doneG et involvedLead from the frontInspire



Co ntinued«5 ) Encourage the heart:

InspireEncourageShare stories of success.



Leadership skills f o r Gaining

Coo perati o n fr om o thersBe helpful / kind

Acknowledge importance of others

Show respect

Show enthusiasm & energy



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Encourage two way communication

Ask other people¶s opinions

Ask questions instead of orders



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Show sincere gratitude

Do not be over critical

G ive strength centered compliments



Som e leadership skills t o devel o p

str o ng tea m s ar o und y o uEstablish solid TrustKeep promises even small onesBe enthusiastic about the success of others( Leaders do not create followers theycreate more leaders)



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R ecognize potential in others and coachthem to achieve it.

Catch people doing right things

G o out of your way for your teammembers



Som e leadership skills f o r Res o lving

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nflicts:Be proactive instead of R eactiveIdentify root cause of the conflictR emain calmInstead of telling people they are wrong ,tell them indirectly

Be impartialL ook for common ground



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If you know you are wrong, admit it.

Admit one of your poor decision beforepointing out errors by others

Mend fences where ever possible, forgive if you can.



Exercise

Leadership stylesSelf Assessment



Leadership styles Autocratic L eadership

Exerts high level of power

N one/little contribution by team members

May work for unskilled jobs.



Leadership stylesBureaucratic Leadership

Follow exact procedures

Inflexible to react to changing externalcircumstances

Low staff morale/creativity

Appropriate for serious safety risk jobs



Leadership stylesCharismatic Leadership

Energetic in driving others

Believes more in him / herself than team

Long term commitment from leadership necessaryfor success of organization



Leadership stylesParticipative Leadership

High team contributionIncreases Job satisfactionDevelops people¶s skillsHigh motivationUseful where team work is essentialQuality is more important than speed to market



Leadership skillsTask oriented leadership:

High task master

Can be autocratic

L ittle focus on well being of their teams

May work more for highly urgent projects



Leadership stylesTransactional L eadership:Based on premise that employees must obey as

they are paid for the jobMay reward employees by giving incentivesBelieves in punishments if standards are notmetMore of managing than leadership styleCommon in many organizations



Leadership stylesTransformational L eadershipConsidered a true leader

Inspire others with shared visionL ead from the frontBring genuine and lasting change

Take personal risk to achieve what theybelieve in



Leadership stylesSituational LeadershipStyle is changed according to people and work

Has 5 combinations of styles:a) Directive Behavior b) Supportivec) High Directive / High supportived) High Supportive / Low directivee) Low Supportive / L ow directive



Principle- centered

Leadership



Principle centered L eadership apply moral& ethical standards , right values for policy

development and decision making.It happens when a team of high character and integrity take helm of an organizationand let their principles drive theorganizational activities based on:



Cont..

IntegrityR espect for individuals

Team workR esponsible citizenshipContinuous leadership

Sustained Excellence



Strategic Leadership



Strategic leadership is the ability tothink, act and influence in ways that

promote sustainable competitiveadvantage of an organization.



To have a sustainable competitiveadvantage, an organization needs to be

successful in designing and Implementing astrategy that their competitors are not usingor can not replace.



An Effective strategic leader:Impacts areas outside his/her functional areaKeeps long term goals in view while ensuring

short term goals are accomplishedHas high level of interdependence, trust andparticipative decision makingBelieves in capacity building of entire

organization.



W hich is the Best

Leadership Style??



Best Leadership styleTransformational & Strategic L eadership

Approach is considered highly effective

However there is no O ne best style to leadin all situations



T o choo se mo st Effective leadership

Appr o

achY ou must consider:

N eeds of the situationN ature of the work involved( routine, new or creative)Degree of competence and commitment of teammembersO rganizational environment( conservative, stable,radically changing)Y our own preferred or natural style



T o p Mistakesm ade byCo

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rate Leaders



Hire fast & Fire fastDo not invest enough in their personal

leadership developmentFocus on task, rather than resultsO ver delegation

Do not lead with ideas

They:



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Do not manage morale and motivationwell

Copy others rather than create

Continue to do what they have always done



Seven habits o f highly successful

peo ple .By Steven

Covey

Be proactiveBegin with End in mind

Put first thing firstThink win / winSeek first to understand, then to be understoodSynergizeSharpen the saw



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Some tips from the legendaryCE O - G ECJack Welch



Before you become a Leader, success is allabout growing yourself. When you become aleader, success is all about growing others.Make sure people not only see the vision, theylive with itR egularly up grade team skills, coach, and

build self confidence.Create positive energy and optimism



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Establish trust with candor, transparencyand credit

Have courage to make unpopular decisionsInspire risk taking and learning by settingexamplesManage your subordinates with the samecare that you manage your bossCelebrate success



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