Introduction to Leadership
Introduction
I joined Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Services as a whole-time fire fighter in 2002 and then as Retained fire fighter in 2009 progressing to the role of Crew Manager. I have also worked in the position of Temporary Crew Manager for six months at Coalville Station, in order to gain experience in this role. I have always been keen to learn new skills and often volunteer to undertake additional training applicable to my role. I very much enjoy working as part of a team, and believe I am now ready to develop my leadership skills further to enable me to lead and manage others.
Leadership Styles
Leadership style is the manner and approach of providing direction, implementing plans and motivating people. This is generally divided into three main categories:
Attributes - qualities of a good leader.
Behaviours - things a good leader does.
Styles - attributes and behaviours influenced by culture and working practices.
The factors that may influence my choice of leadership style are:
My personal observations and experience of leadership, effective and ineffective ways to manage and lead teams or individuals.
Context in which I am leading.
The experience of the team or individual.
They type of task required.
The urgency of the task.
Prior to attending this course I believe that my leadership style has been mostly influenced by observing other leaders within the organisation and from the culture and working practices of Leicestershire Fire and Rescue.
I have observed some of the leadership styles and behaviours that I believe will help form my leadership style in the future as I develop in the role of crew manager. This course has presented me with many methods to apply in various situations. I have discovered that effective leaders are those who can adapt their style according to the situation.
In 1939, a group of researchers led by psychologist Kurt Lewin set out to identify different leadership styles. Although
I joined Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Services as a whole-time fire fighter in 2002 and then as Retained fire fighter in 2009 progressing to the role of Crew Manager. I have also worked in the position of Temporary Crew Manager for six months at Coalville Station, in order to gain experience in this role. I have always been keen to learn new skills and often volunteer to undertake additional training applicable to my role. I very much enjoy working as part of a team, and believe I am now ready to develop my leadership skills further to enable me to lead and manage others.
Leadership Styles
Leadership style is the manner and approach of providing direction, implementing plans and motivating people. This is generally divided into three main categories:
Attributes - qualities of a good leader.
Behaviours - things a good leader does.
Styles - attributes and behaviours influenced by culture and working practices.
The factors that may influence my choice of leadership style are:
My personal observations and experience of leadership, effective and ineffective ways to manage and lead teams or individuals.
Context in which I am leading.
The experience of the team or individual.
They type of task required.
The urgency of the task.
Prior to attending this course I believe that my leadership style has been mostly influenced by observing other leaders within the organisation and from the culture and working practices of Leicestershire Fire and Rescue.
I have observed some of the leadership styles and behaviours that I believe will help form my leadership style in the future as I develop in the role of crew manager. This course has presented me with many methods to apply in various situations. I have discovered that effective leaders are those who can adapt their style according to the situation.
In 1939, a group of researchers led by psychologist Kurt Lewin set out to identify different leadership styles. Although