Attributes and Attitudes of An Effective Team Leader

Attributes and Attitudes of An Effective Team LeaderUnit 1.05

LeadershipThe action of leading a group of people or an organization

Leadership has been described as a process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task2Roles of an Effective LeaderBrings the team togetherSets the vision of the team

Attributes of an Effective LeaderQualities:Demanding yet personable Controlling yet flexibleCommunicates openly and directlyLoyal to the teamTrustedRespected and respects others

Attributes of an Effective LeaderViews/Judges:Gives recognition and praise publiclyUnderstands that strength is in the team, not in individual abilities Allows others to assume leadership role when indicatedPromotes positive change

Leadership StylesAutocratic

Democratic

Laissez-Faire

Autocratic LeaderOften called dictatorMakes all decisions

Has difficulty delegating or sharing dutiesEmphasizes disciplineExpects all to follow directionsCauses fear of punishment from team

An authoritarian leadership style is being used when a leader who dictates policies and procedures, decides what goals are to be achieved, and directs and controls all activities without any meaningful participation by the subordinates7Democratic LeaderGuides Listens to the opinions of othersEncourages participation of all team members in decisions and problem solvingMakes decision based on the good of the group

Democratic leadership, also known as participative leadership, is a type of leadership style in which members of the group take a more participative role in the decision-making process. Researchers have found that this learning style is usually one of the most effective and lead to higher productivity, better contributions from group members, and increased group morale.

8Laissez-Fair LeaderFrom French phrase let it be Informal type of leaderStrives for minimal rulesAllows individuals to function independentlyUsually avoids making decisions

A non-authoritarian leadership style. Laissez faire leaders try to give the least possible guidance to subordinates, and try to achieve control through less obvious means. They believe that people excel when they are left alone to respond to their responsibilities and obligations in their own ways.

9Role of Effective LeaderDefine and achieve the goalRecognize and praise team members publiclyCoach and reprimand privatelyProtect the team!

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