1. Leading and Meeting
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2. Leadership Defined
Leadership is a process whereby an individual influence a group of individuals to achieve a common goal.
Dr. Peter Northouse
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3. Leadership Theories What makes an effective leader? Role Theory
Great Man Theory
Situational Leadership
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4. Leadership Theories Role Theory
Leaders adopt roles based on what other expect of them
If we signal we are a leader, others will expect us to fulfill that role.
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5. Leadership Theories Great Man Theory Trait theory
People are born with certain leadership qualities/traits
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6. Leadership Theories Situational leadership
Different situations require different leadership
A good leader is flexible and can change styles
Leader’s style should be based upon ability and willingness of subordinates
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7. Leadership Theories Situational leadership
Most widely used leadership model in the world.
Used in over 700 of the Fortune 1000 companies.
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8. Situational Leadership
4 leadership styles
Directing (or Telling)
Coaching (or Selling)
Supporting (or Participating)
Delegating (or Observing_
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9. Situational Leadership
Telling Style
Leader gives specific directions
Leader closely tracks employee performance
This style is best for the “enthusiastic beginner”
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10. Situational Leadership
Coaching Style
Leader explains why and solicits employee suggestions
Leader praises behavior that is correct
Leader directs task accomplishment
This style is best for the “disillusioned learner”
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11. Situational Leadership
Supporting Style
Leader and employee make joint decisions
Role of leader is to listen, facilitate, encourage and support
This style is best for the “emerging contributor”
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12. Situational Leadership
Delegating
Leader empowers employee to act independently
Leader provides employee with appropriate resources to get job done
This style is best for the “experienced professional”
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13. Situational Leadership Model
D2 Disillusioned Learner
D3 Emerging Contributor
SL3 Supporting
SL2 Coaching
D1 Enthusiastic Beginner
D4 Experienced Professional
SL4 Delegating
SL1 Telling
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14. Situational Leadership
Now it’s your turn……
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15. Leading in Meetings Leading effective business meetings
Create an agenda
Determine a leadership style in advance
Adjust the environment
Facilitate communication
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16. Leading in Meetings Create an Agenda What will be discussed
Length of time each item will be discussed
Order of discussion (most important first)
Person responsible for item
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17. Sample Agenda

18. Leading in Meetings Send Your Agenda Plan the Environment
to all group members
At least 24 hours in advance
Plan the Environment
Check room characteristics
(noise, technology, size, etc.)
Set up room/arrange seating
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19. Leading in Meetings Adjust Leadership Style Avoid groupthink
Tendency to agree for sake of agreement
Alternative solutions not explored/concerns not raised
Poor decisions reached
Facilitate communication
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