Strategy
Developing group goals and a plan to achieve those goals.Tactics
Acting on the moment to take opportunities and manage risks as they arise.Decision Making
Social processes of decision making such as consensus often lead to suboptimal or even irrational decisions. Leadership serves to tightly bind decision authority and accountability. This can lead to rational decisions, as they are the product of a single mind as opposed to a process of social compromise and positioning.Problem Solving
Overcoming obstacles to lead the way forward.Organization
Orchestrating resources to get things done.Management
Directing and controlling resources.Relational Capital
Networking and managing relationships to connect the group.Stakeholder Management
Pitching the value of the group to stakeholders and the media to obtain resources and external influence.Time Management
Making good use of time with prioritization and continuous improvement of productivity.Influence & Motivation
Selling strategy, tactics and decisions to the group to get people moving in the same direction with commitment and energy.Change Management
Pushing change through by communicating its urgent purpose. A leader sidelines resistance to change and empowers agents of change.Leading by Example
Acting as a good example for the group that inspires others to be ethical, diligent, committed and resilient.Developing Others
Leaders develop the knowledge, abilities and character of team members.Culture
Shaping the culture of an organization, team or group to establish productive norms, expectations and shared meaning.Resilience
Leading the group through stresses, problems and failures to prevent a loss of motivation, focus and direction.Notes
Communication is often listed as a function of leadership. However, communication is the means by which a leader achieves their function and is not a function in itself.| Overview: Leadership Functions | ||
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Definition | The ways that a leader can add value to a group. | |
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