Introduction to Leadership Leading to Achieve Optimal Performance Instructor Name MIPH September – 17 October, 2008

“The only definition of a leader is someone who has followers.” Peter Drucker

Learning Objectives When you have completed this session you will be able to: Explain the role of the leader in setting the tone of the work environment Identify the necessary factors which motivate others to follow a leader Explain the importance of effective communication with teams and work units

Exercise 1- The Age of AIDS 1. How many leaders did you observe? 2. What was their style? 3. What were their attributes? 4. What was unique about each? 5. What did they have in common

What Do You Expect of a Leader? Cooperative Dependable Supportive Forward-looking Competent Honest Ambitious Independent Courageous Decisive Inspiring Respectful Bold

Exercise 2- Traits of Leaders 1. Identify leaders you know & admire 2. How did they behave?

Exercise 3- Common Leader Characteristics 1. Check the 5 traits which are most important for an outstanding leader. 2. Use the empty boxes if you think of others that are more important. 3. Place a colored dot on the flipchart next to the 5 behaviors you identified. 4. Note the group’s top 5 behaviors.

Leaders Influence the Work Environment- Regardless of Their Presence Directs the work Forms partnerships Sets the work tone

You Can’t Lead Without Followers! 1. Provide opportunities 2. Remove obstacles 3. Model the behavior

Motivation Types Affiliation Achievement Influence

Motivation Types Affiliation Influence Are concerned with being liked and perceived as good people. Help and support others. Smooth out tensions in meetings. Seek opportunities to interact with individuals and groups. Work easily with others. Avoid confrontations.

Motivation Types Affiliation Achievement Influence Need specific goals and parameters for success Strive for their personal best Work well alone Seek responsibility Like to solve problems Want concrete feedback and tangible rewards Take calculated risks.

Motivation Types Affiliation Achievement Influence Like to exercise power and authority. Need to impact and influence others. Focus on reputation. Concerned with position and titles. Need to persuade and win arguments. Can work alone or with a group. Keep an eye on overall goals.

How Can Leaders Communicate? Methods Frequency Content Tone

Exercise 4 – Communicating as a Leader 1. Review each scenario 2. Consider your response 3. Discuss in your group

Summary By being role models for the community, public health leaders can strengthen health at all levels You don’t need to be a manager to be a leader Your followers are watching your example How do you define leadership?

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