leadership and team building

04/12/2023

Leadership and Team Building

“It is easy to get the players. Getting them to play together, that’s the hard part.”

Presented by:

Man Mohan Joshi

04/12/2023 Leadership by M.M.Joshi 2

LEADERSHIP Related to: Motivation Process of communication A process through which one person

influences the behavior of others Process of leadership not separable

from the activities of groups Dynamic process Effective leadership two-way process


Leadership – Meaning: “Getting others to follow” “Getting people to do things willingly” “The use of authority in decision

making” Might be based on: A function of personality, or Can be seen as a behavioral category Leader’s ability to achieve effective

performance from others


Leadership… Leadership is interpersonal influence

which is exercised in a situation and directed through the communication process towards the attainment of a specified goal:

Associated with the willing and enthusiastic behavior of followers

Doesn’t necessarily take place within the hierarchical structure

Many operate as leaders without role definition Leader influences long-term changes in

attitude Leadership an inspirational process


Leadership Relationship A leader may be:• Imposed• Formally appointed/elected• Chosen informally• Emerge naturally

Leadership may be:• Attempted – individual exerting influence

over group• Successful – bringing about intended

behavior and result• Effective – results in functional behavior

and achievement of group goals


LeadershipMay also involve: Exercise through greater

knowledge / expertise/reputation Personal qualities or charisma Manner of exercising authority Relationship of leader with the

group Adoption of a particular style of

leadership


Leadership Dynamic form of behavior

Variables affecting leadership relationships:

Characteristics of the leader Attitude, needs and other personal

characteristics of the group members Nature of the organization – purpose,

structure & tasks to be performed Social, economic and political

environment


Approaches to Leadership Qualities or traits approach:• Focuses attention on person in the

job and not on the job itself• Subjective judgment in

determining ‘good’ or ‘successful’ leader

• List of possible traits too long


Situational Approach Emphasis on the importance of

professional knowledge/technical expertise

Focus on what the leader actually does rather than on his personality characteristics

Limitations – person with knowledge not emerging a leader. No focus on interpersonal behavior. Organization can’t wait for a leader to emerge


Functional or Group Approach Focus on functions of leadership Focus on content of leadershipOff-shoot is Action-oriented leadership• Effectiveness dependent upon 3 areas

of need within the work group: Need to achieve common TASK Need for TEAM MAINTENANCE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS of group members


TASK FUNCTIONS INVOLVE: Achieving the objectives of the work

group Defining group tasks Planning the work Allocation of resources Organization of duties and

responsibilities Controlling quality and checking

performance Reviewing progress Maintaining morale and building team

spirit


Task Functions Involve (contd.) Cohesiveness of the group as a

working unit Setting standards and maintaining

discipline Systems of communication within

the group Training the group Appointment of sub-leaders


Individual Functions involve: Meeting the needs of the individual

members of the group Attending to personal problems Giving praise and status Reconciling conflicts between

group needs and needs of the individual


EFFECTIVE LEADER

Elicits contribution of group members

Draws out other leadership from group

All 3 needs are adequately met


Interaction needs within the group

Team maint.needs

Individualneeds

Taskneeds


Functions and responsibilities of leadership To meet 3 areas of needs – Task, Group,

Individual – certain leadership functions are required

Not all of these all of the time Leader needs: Awareness of group process, behavior,

content of discussion Understanding – need for particular

function Skill to do it effectively


Range of General FunctionsThe leader as: Executive-coordinator of group activities Planner - both short and long term ways

and means to achieve ends Policy maker - setting up group goals Expert – source of ready information External group representative –

incoming and outgoing communication Controller of internal relations –

determines specific aspects of group structure


Range of general functions (contd.) Purveyor of rewards and punishment –

control over group Arbitrator and mediator – controls

interpersonal conflicts Exemplar – setting example Symbol of the group – providing

cognitive focus and distinct identity Substitute for individual responsibility –

relieves individual member from personal decision


Range of general functions (contd.) Ideologist: source of beliefs, values,

standards of behavior Father figure – object for identification

and transference – positive emotional feelings

Scapegoat – target for aggression and hostility of group – accepting blame for failure

Leadership resides in the functions and not a

particular person


Styles of Leadership Authoritarian

style Democratic

style Laissez-faire

style Situational

style


Path Goal Theory Directive leadership• Giving specific directions• Expecting subordinates to follow Supportive leadership• Friendly and approachable• Concern for subordinates’ needs


Path Goal Theory (contd.) Participative leadership• Consulting subordinates• Evaluating their suggestions before

deciding Achievement oriented leadership• Setting challenging goals• Seeking improvement in performance• Confidence in their ability


Situational Leadership Model: Combination of

Task behavior:

• Provides direction

• Sets goals• Defines their

roles• Directs how to

undertake roles

Rational behavior• Two way communication• Listens to group• Provides support & encouragement


Situational Leadership Model (contd.)

HIGH TASK LOW RELATIONSHIP

HIGH TASK HIGH RELATIONSHIP

LOW TASK HIGH RELATIONSHIP


Characteristics of High Performance Teams Set high output, high quality

targets and achieve them Gain a high degree of job

satisfaction Co-operate well with one another Have leaders who are well-

respected for the example they set Are well-balanced with respect to

the roles people in relation to their skills


Performance of High Performance Teams (contd.)

Have a high degree of autonomy Learn quickly from their mistakes Are client-oriented Have high problem-solving skills

and regularly review performance Are motivated


Attributes of High Performance Teams Participative leadership Shared responsibility Aligned purpose High communication Future focused Focused on task Creative talents Rapid response


CO-OPERATION Ref. To “Broken Squares” Exercise

Some had more pieces, some less, yet all squares were eventually of the same size. What does it say about life?

The more you grapple with your own problems alone, the less you can cope with them.

Life demands that you sometimes give without being asked.

You need to keep on the look-out sometimes at own cost.


Co-operation has some specific facts Each individual should understand the

total problem. Each individual should understand how

he can contribute towards solving the problem. He must pay attention to the needs of others and see how he can contribute.

Each individual should be aware of the potential of other individuals. Co-operation means give and take.


Co-operation has…..(cont.) There is a need to recognize the

problems of other individuals in order to aid them in making their maximum contribution.

Groups that pay attention to their problem-solving processes are likely to be more effective than groups that do not.


Experiences from your own life on a similar situation: What are the instances in which you can

co-operate? When is co-operation a must without

which you cannot proceed? What are the obstacles that you face in

the way of co-operation in your organization/department?

What concrete steps would you take to enhance co-operation in your organization/department?

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