Monday, January 10, 2011

LEADERSHIP QUALITIES

Effective leaders have many common qualities. Good group leaders make an effort to learn and practise skills so they can:


  * listen openly to others
  * offer and accept constructive suggestions
  * give clear directions
  * set and meet deadlines
  * give formal and informal presentations
  * help members identify and solve problems
  * set an example of desired behavior
  * show appreciation of others' contributions
  * show understanding
  * encourage members to exchange ideas
  * handle conflict
  * guide the group in goal setting and decision making
  * delegate responsibilities
  * ask questions of the group to prompt responses
  * create a productive atmosphere


Source: Thomas Gordon, Effective Leadership

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