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Student Organizations Academy 2014 Leadership Styles Session 2 1:00-1:50pm Molly Dugan Assistant Director for Leadership & Orientation Office of Student Involvement. The Assessment.
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Student Organizations Academy 2014 Leadership Styles Session 2 1:00-1:50pm Molly DuganAssistant Director for Leadership & Orientation Office of Student Involvement
The Assessment • In each of the rows, there are four terms. Consider how well each of them describes you. Rank the terms in each row in the order of 1 (Least Like You) up to 4 (Most Like You). The boxes should be numbered 1 to 4 in each row so that in each row you have a 1, 2, 3, and 4. Example:
The Assessment • Once you have numbered every box, total each of the columns. • You will have a total for column A, column B, column C, and Column D. • These four numbers should add up to 100. (If they don’t, double check that you only used 1-4 one time in each row.) • One the back page, put these four numbers in the corresponding boxes.
Squiggly Lines: Idea People • Leads by inspiring • Plays, Projects, Persuades • Characteristics: Creative, lots of energy and enthusiasm, flexible, outgoing, persuasive • Most effective in situations that require motivating others towards innovation and creativity but do not require high structure. • “I just got this great idea!”
Squiggly Lines: Idea People • Others may see squiggly lines as flaky, unable to finish a project, easily bored, or unpredictable. • Least effective in urgent situations or in situations where long-term planning is required. • Ways to improve: think before you speak/act, slow down and pay attention to details, focus on the task at hand, and pay attention to the impact you have on others.
Triangles: Results People • Leads by taking charge • Presides, Produces, Persists • Characteristics: Results oriented, self-sufficient, focused on achieving goals, problem solver, confident, decisive • Most effective in situations in which clear, bold actions or quick decisions are required. • “So what’s your point?”
Triangles: Results People • Others may see triangles as distant, annoyed, competitive, outspoken, or impatient. • Least effective in situations requiring collaboration or those requiring tact and sensitivity to others’ feelings. • Ways to improve: slow down, develop more interest in the opinions of others, have fun just for the sake of it, pay attention to the impact you have on others.
Circles: People People • Leads through Group Harmony • Compromise, Cooperation, Consideration • Characteristics: peacemaker, steady, dependable, practical, fun-loving, empathetic, caregivers, strong at communication and listening • Most effective in situations requiring patience, calm, and care but not those that rely on a hierarchy. • “I’ll do it—somebody had to!”
Circles: People People • Others may see circles as easily swayed, too nice, unable to say no (and becomes overcommitted), indecisive, cautious/passive • Least effective in situations in which the need to take charge of others is crucial or those requiring quick adjustments. • Ways to improve: learn how to say no (and mean it!), worry less about what others think and do, hold others accountable, learn how to make unpopular decisions when necessary
Squares: Details People • Leads by careful planning • Data, Details, Delineation • Characteristics: thorough, systematic, loyal, perfectionist, insightful, logical, organized, hard workers/task oriented, analytical • Most effective in situations calling for long-term planning, accuracy, and objective analysis. • “Give me a job and I’ll get it done!”
Squares: Details People • Others may see squares as unsociable, inflexible (change is tough), stubborn, unreasonable, rigid • Least effective in situations requiring quick decision-making or flexibility • Ways to improve: be less picky with others, allow yourself to make mistakes, learn to make decisions with less data, take a few risks/act spontaneously, create a regular routine
In Your Shape Groups: • What is true about your shape? • What’s a “big fat lie” about your shape? • What are tips for successfully working with your shape? • Come up with a motto (or theme song) and TV show to best describe your shape. • Why is this important/significant in a leadership setting?
Wrap-up • Why is it important to understand our own leadership styles? • The styles of others? • How can you use this to positively impact your organization?