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Introduction to Leadership

Introduction to Leadership. Leading to Achieve Optimal Performance. MIPH 2008 15 September – 17 October, 2008. Instructor Name. “The only definition of a leader is someone who has followers.” Peter Drucker. Learning Objectives. When you have completed this session you will be able to:

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Introduction to Leadership

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  1. Introduction to Leadership Leading to Achieve Optimal Performance MIPH 2008 15 September – 17 October, 2008 Instructor Name

  2. “The only definition of a leader is someone who has followers.”Peter Drucker

  3. Learning Objectives When you have completed this session you will be able to: • Explain the role of the leader in setting the tone of the work environment • Identify the necessary factors which motivate others to follow a leader • Explain the importance of effective communication with teams and work units

  4. Exercise 1- The Age of AIDS How many leaders did you observe? What was their style? What were their attributes? What was unique about each? What did they have in common

  5. What Do You Expect of a Leader? Competent Inspiring Forward-looking Dependable Honest Respectful Cooperative Courageous Bold Decisive Independent Supportive Ambitious

  6. Exercise 2- Traits of Leaders Identify leaders you know & admire How did they behave?

  7. Exercise 3- Common Leader Characteristics Check the 5 traits which are most important for an outstanding leader. Use the empty boxes if you think of others that are more important. Place a colored dot on the flipchart next to the 5 behaviors you identified. Note the group’s top 5 behaviors.

  8. Leaders Influence the Work Environment-Regardless of Their Presence • Directs the work • Forms partnerships • Sets the work tone

  9. You Can’t Lead Without Followers! • Provide opportunities • Remove obstacles • Model the behavior

  10. Motivation Types Affiliation Achievement Influence

  11. Motivation Types Affiliation • Are concerned with being liked and • perceived as good people. • Help and support others. • Smooth out tensions in meetings. • Seek opportunities to interact with individuals and groups. • Work easily with others. • Avoid confrontations. Influence

  12. Motivation Types Affiliation • Need specific goals and • parameters for success • Strive for their personal • best • Work well alone • Seek responsibility • Like to solve problems • Want concrete feedback • and tangible rewards • Take calculated risks. Achievement Influence

  13. Motivation Types • Like to exercise power and authority. • Need to impact and influence others. • Focus on reputation. • Concerned with position and titles. • Need to persuade and win arguments. • Can work alone or with a group. • Keep an eye on overall goals. Affiliation Achievement Influence

  14. How Can Leaders Communicate? • Methods • Frequency • Content • Tone

  15. Exercise 4 – Communicating as a Leader Review each scenario Consider your response Discuss in your group

  16. Summary • By being role models for the community, public health leaders can strengthen health at all levels • You don’t need to be a manager to be a leader • Your followers are watching your example How do you define leadership?

  17. Resources http://www.who.int/en/ http://www.phls.org/home/ http://www.msh.org/

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