Defining Leadership

Outline

• Defining leadership

• Leadership vs Management

• Course Assignments– Thoughts on leadership– Group research project

Define leadership

• Leadership is ...

Central Components of Leadership

• 1) Leadership is a process.• 2) Leadership involves influence• 3) Leadership occurs within a group

context• 4) Leadership involves goal

attainment

Leadership: A Working Definition

• Leadership is a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal

Leading and Managing

• Manager:– Has formally designated authority

• Leader:– Influence a group towards the

achievement of goals and acts as an agent of change

Leading and Managing

• ManagementOrder and consistency

– Planning & budgeting

– Structuring & staffing & monitoring

– Controlling & problem solving

• LeadershipChange and

Movement

– Creating a vision– Inspiring– Orchestrating

important change– Motivating

Application of Leader/Manager Distinction

• Apply this distinction between leadership and management to experiences in your own life.

• Meet with your group and discuss your reflections.

Thoughts on Leadership

• Review handout

– Writing assignment

– Speaker series

Group Projects

• Review group research project• Convene in your group

– Exchange group member info– Write down all members names for me

• In-class assignment– Brainstorm with group; come up with a

least 3 topics of interest to members in your group