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Program Objectives e e s e
Determine what defines a leader. Understand your style as a leader. Develop strategies to lead with greater effectiveness. Choose an effective leadership style.
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Program Objectives e Motivate through example, method, and approach. Sharpen your communication skills (the foundation).
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Practice, discuss, and problem solve.
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A Challenge a One Sentence Definition Please write for LEADERSHIP.
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Definitio n
Leadership: A person who leads others along a way; a guide.
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Leadershi p Leadership is a complex process involving three dimensions:
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the leader; the employees; and the demands of the situation.
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Effective Leadership Checklist (1 of 5) s Able to handle the boss or other managers. Able to manage time wisely -- can establish priorities and not get swamped down by minor details. Results oriented: "I do not care how you do it. Just do it."
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Effective Leadership Checklist (2 of 5)
Able to read between the lines. People do not always tell you everything -how they say something is often as important as what they say. t A good example for employees. They cannot break the rules and expect employees to adhere to them. Able to handle emergencies.
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Effective Leadership Checklist (3 of 5)
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Firm, yet fair -- a very difficult combination. Able to be close to employees and still be the boss -- particularly difficult when managing friends and former peers. Effective at handling problem employees. These tough cases will consume great amounts of supervisory time and energy.
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Effective Leadership Checklist (4 of 5)
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Program Objectives e e s e
Determine what defines a leader. Understand your style as a leader. Develop strategies to lead with greater effectiveness. Choose an effective leadership style.
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Program Objectives e Motivate through example, method, and approach. Sharpen your communication skills (the foundation).
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Practice, discuss, and problem solve.
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A Challenge a One Sentence Definition Please write for LEADERSHIP.
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Definitio n
Leadership: A person who leads others along a way; a guide.
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Leadershi p Leadership is a complex process involving three dimensions:
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the leader; the employees; and the demands of the situation.
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Effective Leadership Checklist (1 of 5) s Able to handle the boss or other managers. Able to manage time wisely -- can establish priorities and not get swamped down by minor details. Results oriented: "I do not care how you do it. Just do it."
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Effective Leadership Checklist (2 of 5)
Able to read between the lines. People do not always tell you everything -how they say something is often as important as what they say. t A good example for employees. They cannot break the rules and expect employees to adhere to them. Able to handle emergencies.
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Effective Leadership Checklist (3 of 5)
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Firm, yet fair -- a very difficult combination. Able to be close to employees and still be the boss -- particularly difficult when managing friends and former peers. Effective at handling problem employees. These tough cases will consume great amounts of supervisory time and energy.
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Effective Leadership Checklist (4 of 5)