This unit looks at the qualities, skills, and experience that effective leaders need. It also looks at different management styles and focuses on the aggressive management style sometimes used by managers of football teams.
In addition this unit covers employee motivation. Think about your part-time job - how are you motivated to do a good job (or not do a good job)? There are different opinions on the best way to motivate and inspire employees - such as setting an example for employees to follow, inspiring respect, giving a financial reward or non-financial reward (such as respect or status). The best way to motivate staff may be different according to the situation and the personal and cultural background of the staff. However, many agree that in order to delegate effectively, a leader must make sure to give the employees enough information so they can do the job they are given. Also, leaders must show that they are willing to give responsibility to others.
WARMUP Work in pairs: each pair should choose 2 people who they think are great leaders - they should be from different areas, such as politics, education, sports, business, etc. Brainstorm what makes a great leader.
MANAGEMENT VS. LEADERSHIP
Management and leadership are not the same, though both work hand in hand. Here are a couple of examples of the differences:
1. Leaders are the forward thinkers - they innovate, taking the "big picture" of the company, looking at where it is now and where it should be headed. Managers put these innovations into practice.
2. Leaders have a long-range perspective while managers have a short-range view.
3. Leaders focus on ideas and plans; managers put the ideas and plans into practice. In other words, managers organize and coordinate the various tasks and the people who will do them.
READING (p. 17)
Additional information - When you have time, read about who John Patterson was and his company NCR here.
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