Académique Documents
Professionnel Documents
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and
TEAMWORK
Rahmatina B. Herman
Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Andalas
References
Northouse, PG. Leadership Theory and
Practice, Response Books
Daft, RL. Leadership Experience,
McGraw Hills
Definition of Leadership
Many different definitions
Can have different meanings for different
people
In the past 50 years, 65 different
classification systems developed to
define the dimensions of leadership
Definition of Leadership
Many definitions of leadership based on many views /
perspectives:
As the focus of group processes (Bass -1990):
The leader is at the center of group change and
activity and embodies the will of group
Conceptualizes from a personally perspective:
The leadership is a combination of special traits
or characteristics that individuals possess and
that enable them to induce others to accomplish
tasks
Definition of Leadership
Many definitions of leadership based on many views /
perspectives:
As an act or behavior:
The things leaders to do bring about change in
group
In terms of the power relationship that exists
between leaders and followers:
Leaders have power and wield it to effect change
in others
Definition of Leadership
Many definitions of leadership based on many views /
perspectives:
As an instrument of goal achievement and meet
their needs:
Leadership that transforms followers through
vision setting, role modeling, and individualized
attention
Leadership from a skills perspective:
This viewpoint stresses the capabilities
(knowledge and skills) that make effective
leadership possible
Components As Central To
The Phenomenon Of Leadership
a)
b)
c)
d)
Leadership is a process
Leadership involves influence
Leadership occurs within a group context
Leadership involves goal attainment
Definition
Components As Central To
.The Phenomenon Of Leadership
a) Defining leadership is a process means:
- It is not a trait or characteristic that resides
in leader, but it is a transactional event that
occurs between the leader and followers
- Process implies that a leader affects and is
affected by followers
- The leadership is not a linear, one way event,
but rather an interactive event
- Leadership becomes available to everyone
Components As Central To
.The Phenomenon Of Leadership
Components As Central To
.The Phenomenon Of Leadership
c) Leadership occurs in groups:
- Leadership involves influencing a group of
individuals who have a common purpose
- It can be small task group, community
group, or large group encompassing an entire
organization
- Leadership training programs that teach
people to lead themselves are not considered
is a part of leadership within the definition
Components As Central To
.The Phenomenon Of Leadership
d) Leadership includes attention to goals:
- The leadership has to do with directing a
group of individuals toward accomplishing
some task or end
- Leaders direct their energies toward
individuals who are trying to achieve
something together
- Leadership occurs and has its effects in
contexts where individuals are moving toward
a goal
Conclusion
Both leaders and followers are involved
together in the leadership process
Leaders need followers and followers need
leaders
Although leaders and followers are closely
linked , it is the leader who often initiates the
relationship, creates the communication
linkages, and carries the burden for maintaining
the relationship
Attention
Even leadership are sometimes viewed as elitist
because of the implied power and importance
frequently ascribed to leaders-followers
relationship:
- Leaders are not above followers or better than
followers
- Leaders and followers need to be understood
in relation to each other
- They are in the leadership relationship
together two sides of the same coin
Teamwork
Teamwork
Teamwork is one of the most essential qualities
for the success of any organization
In the absence of teamwork, teams fail to perform
to the best of their abilities
Each individual is assigned a particular task which
collectively helps an organization to achieve its
objective
Team members are responsible for ensuring that
they are performing as per the expectations of the
company and are delivering on the important
parameters
Effective Teamwork
Effective Teamwork is about Good Leadership
A good team leader should:
have the skills to create and maintain a working culture that is
positive to motivate and inspire the team members to get
involved in creating an environment where there is a positive
approach to work, along with high levels of commitment
not only focuses himself/herself on the purpose and direction
of the team, but also makes sure that the other members of the
team share this focus
have to be able to promote a high level of morale amongst the
team members so that they feel supported and valued
particularly useful for preventing the bane of most office
cultures that of backbiting, rumor mongering, gossip
mongering, and cronyism which can derail the efforts of any
teamwork.
..Effective Teamwork
Effective Teamwork is about:
Effective Communication
Defining Clear-cut Roles
Creating Procedures for Conflict
Resolution
Setting a Good Example
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