国外商学院课件领导力Traits20and20Skills1.pptVIP

. * * . Leadership Traits and Skills Organisational Leadership Dr Gareth Edwards . Learning Outcomes A demonstration of a breadth and depth of knowledge and application of leadership theory The ability to critically evaluate different theoretical approaches and assess their utility The awareness of the nature and consequences of the rational, emotional and political dimensions of organisational leadership The development of effective leadership skills and to learn from experience and plan for future development . Session Aims To introduce key concepts around leadership and management To critically examine the Trait and Skills approaches to the study of leadership To explore their relevance and applicability . What is Leadership? Northouse (2006, p. 3): Leadership is a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal Leadership is a process Leadership involves influence and power Leadership occurs in a group context Leadership involves goal attainment . Leadership Dimensions Trait versus Process Leadership Assigned versus Emergent Leadership Grint’s (2005) typology Leadership as person Leadership as process Leadership as result Leadership as position . What is management? Construct of the 20th century and industrialized society – invented to reduce chaos and improve efficiency Fayol (1916) on primary functions of management: Planning Organizing Staffing Controlling . Typical Activity Patterns in Managerial Work (Yukl, 2006) Pace of work is hectic and unrelenting Content of work is varied and fragmented Many activities are reactive Interactions often involve peers and outsiders Many interactions involve oral communication Decision processes are disorderly and political Most planning is informal and adaptive . Leader vs. Manager 3 different views: Leadership and management are the same; leadership is one facet of management Leaders and managers are mutually exclusive; leaders have followers, managers have s