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LEADERSHIP

LEADERSHIP. Attributed Power – perception among group members or others outside of the group of the leader’s ability to lead. Actual Power – worker’s resources for changing conditions inside and outside the group. LEADERSHIP. 7 Power Bases of Actual Power:

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LEADERSHIP

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  1. LEADERSHIP • Attributed Power – perception among group members or others outside of the group of the leader’s ability to lead. • Actual Power – worker’s resources for changing conditions inside and outside the group

  2. LEADERSHIP 7 Power Bases of Actual Power: 1. Connection Power – being able to call on or use influential people or resources. 2. Expert Power – having the knowledge or skill to facilitate the work of the group. 3. Information Power – possessing information that is valuable to and needed by others. 4. Legitimate Power – holding a position of authority and the rights that accrue to that position in the organization or larger social system

  3. LEADERSHIP 5. Reference Power – being liked and admired; the group workers want to be identified with the worker. 6. Reward Power – being able to offer social or tangible rewards. 7. Coercive Power – being able to sanction, punish, or deny access to resources and privileges.

  4. ** LEADERSHIP = POWER**

  5. Workers should begin to share power as rapidly as possible: 1. Encouraging member-to-member communications 2. Asking for members’ input – agenda, future direction 3. Supporting indigenous leadership 4. Encouraging attempts at mutual sharing and aid among members

  6. ** Products of Democratic groups were qualitatively superior to those of groups that used Autocratic or Laissez-faire styles of leadership.**

  7. Factors Influencing Group Leadership 1. Leadership expectations of members 2. The way leadership has been attained 3. Competition between designated leaders and indigenous leadership 4. Needs, tasks, and goals of the group as a whole 5. Task and socio-emotional skills of members 6. Nature of authority within and outside the group 7. Environmental demands placed on the group and its leadership

  8. Transformational Leadership: Focuses on inspiring and empowering members rather than inducing compliance Interactional Leadership: Leadership is derived from the interactions of the group, its members, the designated leader, and the environment.

  9. Factors to be considered when leading a group: 1. Purpose(s) of the group 2. Type of the problem 3. Environment 4. Group as a whole 5. Group members 6. Group leader

  10. Group Leadership Skills: • Facilitating group processes • Data gathering and assessment • Action

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