Leadership Flashcards
(34 cards)
What is a leader
Someone who has an influence on helping others to achieve their goals
What are the 2 types of leader
Prescribed leader
Emergent leader
What is a prescribed leader? Give an example
Someone appointed from outside the group who is of high authority
Eg. a manager
Why may a prescribed leader be needed
Due to a need for new ideas or methods to succeed
What is an emergent leader? Give an example
Someone appointed from within the group and has proven to have strong leadership qualities
Eg. a captain
What are the qualities of a good leader
Charisma
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Empathy
Experience
Inspirational
Confident
Organised
What is charisma
The leader has a certain quality and presence that makes others listen and follow
What are interpersonal skills
An ability to interact with those within and outside the group
What are the 3 leadership styles
Autocratic (task orientated)
Laissez faire
Democratic (person orientated)
What are the qualities of an autocratic leader
Makes all of the decisions
Dictates instruction
Aim to get results and reach targets
Maintain contact with performers throughout the session
What are the qualities of a laissez faire leader
Does very little and leaves the group to it
May give the outcome of the session but will leave the group to conduct the session themselves - relying on the senior members of the team
What are the qualities of an democratic leader
Sympathetic approach
Seeks opinions of others before making decisions
The group will usually continue to work effectively when the coach isn’t present
When is laissez faire effective? What is the problem with it
Effective when the group have lots of experience
Less motivated players may stop working if left alone
When should the autocratic style of leadership be used
With larger groups
In dangerous situations
If time is limited
With hostile groups or cognitive performers
Usually used with male groups
When should the laissez faire style of leadership be used
With advanced performers
If a problem solving approach is required
When should the democratic style of leadership be used
With smaller groups
With lots of time available
With friendly groups
With advanced performers
Usually used for female groups
What does Feilder’s contigency model suggest
That an effective leader will match their style with the situation
According to Feilder’s contigency model, which type of leadership is best when things are going well
Autocratic/task orientated
According to Feilder’s contigency model, which type of leadership is best when things are going badly
Autocratic/task orientated
According to Feilder’s contigency model, which type of leadership is best for when the situation is moderately favorable
Democratic/person orientated
What does the favourability of a situation depend on for Feilder’s contigency model
The task, the leader, the group relationship, the leaders authority
What are the characteristics of a non-favourable situation according to Feilder’s contigency model
Weak leader, group hostility, unclear task, little respect for leader, low ability, low motivation, some support
What are the characteristics of a moderately favourable situation according to Feilder’s contigency model
Some harmony, some motivation, some clarity, need for consultation
What are the characteristics of a favourable situation according to Feilder’s contigency model
Strong leader, group harmony, clear task, respect for leader, high ability, high motivation, support
