Leadership in practice Practise skills for ‘Directing’ leadership style – giving clear instructions Practise skills for ‘Participative’ leadership style – asking questions and active listening Session 2.3.2

Review… What helped you follow the instructions? What made it difficult?

What happens to your message OMIS IONS lack of understanding too much information disagreement distraction RATIONALISATION make links and start rumours ‘So this and that must mean...’ TRANSFORMATION OF DETAIL change to familiar terms ‘Precipitation exceeded 100 mms.’ ‘So it was very wet!’ RE-ORDER EVENTS emphasis on own interests 3 5 1 4 2

Situational leadership styles Directive Coordinator controls Initiates task Direct others Decisive Participative Democratic Initiates process or discussion Involves others Facilitates building consensus and decision-making Delegative Lets group take ownership of task Group makes decisions Uses expertise of others Essential skills: clear, open communication shared vision time management prioritising Essential skills: coaching giving feedback facilitation active listening asking questions Essential skills: delegation clear vision and framework clear reporting lines and times No one leadership style is right – it depends on the situation and the people. Each has its role in effective cluster coordination. Give examples from the field when it has been appropriate to use each of the styles. Reinforce that is it dependent on the skills level of the participants e.g. early on they may not understand how the Cluster works, but provided they are motivated to work within the cluster, a directive style can work. When participants are unsure, and have their own skills to bring to the table, a participative style is more effective. Once participants understand the task, are motivated to complete the task, and have the skills to carry out the task, then it is important to delegate e.g. to TWGs.