Explain The Five Leadership Styles That A Safety Professional May Display
1. Explain the five leadership styles that a safety professional may exhibit
a) Legitimate power.
A good leader does not lead by fear, she/he is a person able to get employees to follow command naturally without abusing authority and constantly reminding others of her/his status. The leader inspire trust and respect among the employees by being open to recommendations and applying it when practicable. She/he will be able to be very diplomatic in conflictual situations and use her/his authority in a calm and respectful manner, this process will contribute to gain respect among others and de-escalate tensed situations. The leader will use his authority evenly among all the employees and will avoid favouritism, this will contribute to create a climate of respect where impartiality is endorsed.
b) Reward power
The safety leader will be able to use her/his power in a positive manner to help employees achieving safety objectives. Offering incentives such as extra days off , free lunches or bonus could be an avenue, but the most effective way is by offering positive feedback in the forms of compliments and symbolic gifts such as a plaque indicating that a person or a team are considered safety champions. The …show more content…
Although not a preferred method, there is instances where some employees will only comply if a disciplinary actions is imposed. The measures can include but not limited to a written notice, a suspension and/or termination depending on the gravity of the offence. When disciplinary actions must be used, the safety leader must insure that it is done in a calm and fair manner, that plenny of warnings and opportunites to achieve the desired behaviour were offered and that the discipline is progressive. Always insure that the employee is treated with respect and dignity during the whole process and conduct a review of the systems to ensure that it does not promote
a) Legitimate power.
A good leader does not lead by fear, she/he is a person able to get employees to follow command naturally without abusing authority and constantly reminding others of her/his status. The leader inspire trust and respect among the employees by being open to recommendations and applying it when practicable. She/he will be able to be very diplomatic in conflictual situations and use her/his authority in a calm and respectful manner, this process will contribute to gain respect among others and de-escalate tensed situations. The leader will use his authority evenly among all the employees and will avoid favouritism, this will contribute to create a climate of respect where impartiality is endorsed.
b) Reward power
The safety leader will be able to use her/his power in a positive manner to help employees achieving safety objectives. Offering incentives such as extra days off , free lunches or bonus could be an avenue, but the most effective way is by offering positive feedback in the forms of compliments and symbolic gifts such as a plaque indicating that a person or a team are considered safety champions. The …show more content…
Although not a preferred method, there is instances where some employees will only comply if a disciplinary actions is imposed. The measures can include but not limited to a written notice, a suspension and/or termination depending on the gravity of the offence. When disciplinary actions must be used, the safety leader must insure that it is done in a calm and fair manner, that plenny of warnings and opportunites to achieve the desired behaviour were offered and that the discipline is progressive. Always insure that the employee is treated with respect and dignity during the whole process and conduct a review of the systems to ensure that it does not promote