Leadership Skills
| Assessment Type: | Multiple Choice. |
|---|---|
| Pass Mark: | 80% |
| Estimated Time to Complete: | 55 mins |
Introduction
(Likert, 1967, p12)
Relationships usually take place in groups or teams and this relationship is generally between a leader and their followers or between team members. It is generally accepted that there are two types of leadership, strategic and tactical Jack Welch the leader of one of the greatest corporations of the late 20th century identified rules that incorporated principles at both levels.
Jack Welch: General Electric 1981-2000
- Control your destiny or someone else will
- Face reality as it is, not as it was or as you wish it to be
- Be candid with everyone
- Don't manage, lead
- Change before you have to
- If you don't have competitive advantage, don't compete (Welch 2003,p52)
In this skill section you will analyse your own leadership skills and their effectiveness. From this analysis you will determine the best route forward to enhancing these skills in order to make your team more effective and enhance the productivity of your co-workers. This process will be underpinned by the most modern theories of leadership recognised today.
Benefits
By the end of this skill section you should have an understanding of:- Your skills as a leader and their effectiveness in given situations
- Leadership skills required in today's business environment and their relevance in the workplace.
- Applying these skills in appropriate situations.
Associated Interests:
People Management.
