Leadership Skills

Jon Boyes Employability and Graduate Development. Leadership Skills. Session objectives. What is leadership? Identify. Understanding Leadership. What is leadership? Why is leadership important – why do we need leaders. "Leadership is a function of knowing yourself. Exercise In pairs. Early Theories Great Man Theories Leaders are exceptional people. Leadership Theory. Leadership Traits. Group Exercise Choose leaders YOU admire What personality traits and skills do they have. Traits Adaptable to. Skills Clever (intelligent). Functional Theories (John. Behaviourist Theories (Blake. Situational/contingency Leadership (Hersey-Blanchard, 1970/80). Transformational Theory (Bass and Avolio, 1994). New Leadership Theory. Ethical Leadership CSR, sustainability. Alan Chapman. Group Exercise Examine. Guide/coordinate team members – encourage teamwork and motivate individuals. Key Team Leader Responsibilities. Responsibility Vs Accountability? What does having authority mean? Accountability the state of being accountable, liable. Accountability, Responsibility, and Authority. Group Exercise When. Team Leader authority. Team Leader Authority. How to improve your leadership skills. Reflect and identify. Review your performance as a Leader. Individual Exercise. Assess yourself as a Leader Conduct a SWOT analysis - Strengths.

Ethical Leadership CSR, sustainability, equality, humanitarianism Four P’s - Purpose, People, Planet, Probity.