Defining Leadership
Outline Defining leadership Leadership vs Management Course Assignments –Thoughts on leadership –Group research project
Define leadership Leadership is...
Central Components of Leadership 1) Leadership is a process. 2) Leadership involves influence 3) Leadership occurs within a group context 4) Leadership involves goal attainment
Leadership: A Working Definition Leadership is a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal
Leading and Managing Manager: –Has formally designated authority Leader: –Influence a group towards the achievement of goals and acts as an agent of change
Leading and Managing Management Order and consistency –Planning & budgeting –Structuring & staffing & monitoring –Controlling & problem solving Leadership Change and Movement –Creating a vision –Inspiring –Orchestrating important change –Motivating
Application of Leader/Manager Distinction Apply this distinction between leadership and management to experiences in your own life. Meet with your group and discuss your reflections.
Thoughts on Leadership Review handout –Writing assignment –Speaker series
Group Projects Review group research project Convene in your group –Exchange group member info –Write down all members names for me In-class assignment –Brainstorm with group; come up with a least 3 topics of interest to members in your group