Group 1 LEADERSHIP

Republic of the Philippines
EASTERN VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY

TANAUAN CAMPUS
Tanauan, Leyte
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Report in Project Management
Title: The Concept of Leadership Explained:

Cultivating Effective Leadership
Group 1 Reporters:
Duma, Precious Mae
Maraya, Marie Nicole
Mendiola, Jonah V.
BSOA-4A
Instructor:
Mr. Jonathan Bacallo
The Concept of Leadership Explained: Cultivating Effective Leadership
What is the concept of leadership?

Leadership is a skill that involves someone guiding others to achieve target goals and encouraging people
on a team to act as a united group in their efforts. The idea of leadership is that having one person who
coordinates the activities of everyone else in a group will enable that group to be more successful and
empowered.
Good leadership involves not only having a designated leader but making sure that the leader can adapt to
the needs of their team and provide the correct form of motivation for each situation. Just like good
leaders can rally a team to surpass achievement goals, poor leaders can derail an already successful group
and cause discord within an organization.
Factors that can Influence Leadership

There are four main factors to consider when determining how different leadership tools and
characteristics will impact a situation.
The Leader
The person leading the group has direct influence over the outcome of leadership on a team. When
someone is appointed to be the leader, their ability to connect with a group, provide direction and make
decisions can all influence the effectiveness of their leadership efforts. Some groups do not have an
appointed leader and rely on someone stepping up to claim the role by taking the initiative to guide their
peers. The leader's values, personalities, and methods for achieving goals can all impact the overall
leadership within that group.
The Followers
Just like the unique characteristics of a group leader can determine the outcome of team leadership, so can
the qualities of each individual team member. Not only do individual followers factor into team
leadership, but the way they interact with one another can also affect what kinds of leadership techniques
and concepts work best. Each person may respond to different leadership techniques, so it's important for
the leader and the followers to get to know one another to determine the best course of action for strong
leadership.
The Situation
The environment, timeline and goals associated with a team also impact leadership. Trying to show
leadership in a highly urgent situation is different than showing leadership in a relaxed environment with
plenty of room for correcting mistakes. Here are some of the situational factors that can influence
leadership:
• Budget
• Available skills
• Stress level
• Timing
• Company structure
The Communication Channels
The way a leader communicates with the followers and the way the followers communicate with one
another is another important part of leadership. Each team has its own conventions for communication,
including non-verbal cues, one-on-one check-ins, and group meetings. Communication involves
modelling successful behaviour, rewarding excellence, tracking progress, and encouraging inter-team
collaboration.
Leadership Principles
- are the framework of actions that a leader will take to help them get their team to the common
goal.
Leadership principles are basic behaviours that people in a leadership role should follow to get the
most out of their team.
These best practices are an important part of establishing a successful relationship between leaders
and followers, allowing the leader to develop their environment.
Here are some best practices that are an important part of establishing a successful relationship
between leaders and followers.
• Self-reflect to understand your own strengths that you can bring to project.
• Seek out opportunities for personal and professional growth to model ambition for your team.
• Understand the technical aspects of your team’s work to provide subject matter expertise.
• Accept accountability for both your actions and the outcomes of your team.
• Carefully consider all possible outcomes before deciding and follow through with your choices.
• Model ideal behavior to lead your team by example and uphold high standards of success.
• Establish clear channels of communication and regularly check in with your group.
• Invest in your team’s development and empower them to grow their responsibilities and take
control of their work.
Common Leadership Models

Many leadership models theorize about the best way to lead others.
Leadership models can be specific to a particular type of workplace, industry, or team goal.
Here are some of the most common categories of leadership models that people use to guide their
leadership decisions:
Authoritarian. The authoritarian leadership model involves the leader having absolute control and power
over their team. Authoritarian or autocratic leaders use direct instruction and constant supervision to help
their team accomplish goals.
PROS:
 theoretically allows for perfect consistency
 has a clear chain of command
 can quickly and effectively implement changes
CONS:
 challenging to support team morale when the followers do not have an opportunity to contribute
their own ideas.
 leaders may miss out on an insight from the people doing each individual job.
Laissez-faire. The laissez-faire leadership model is based on the idea that delegating tasks to individuals
and allowing them to use their own methods is the best way to accomplish goals.
PROS:
 is ideal in situations where employees are highly skilled, motivated, and dedicated to their work
 many leaders used the Laissez-faire style for teams with well-defined rules and limited interaction
between each team member
CONS:
 can lead to serious oversights or mistakes if the individual employees are not internally motivated
or lacked the skills to do their job on their own
 some groups become disjointed and uncoordinated under the leases fear style due to the lack of
group interaction and support from management.
Democratic
Democratic leadership, also known as "participative leadership," occurs when the leader seeks out
input from their team when determining workflows and making decisions.
PROS:
 Is ideal for teams of qualified individuals who thrive with a combination of freedom and
coaching.
 Workplaces that used democratic leadership often emphasize productivity, creativity, and growth.
CONS:
 Can have some negative aspects, such as slower communication that results in delays in
workflow.
 It can be discord or tension when the leader chooses someone's idea over others person’s because
multiple people discuss most decisions.
Keys to Effective Leadership

Trust: Followers must be able to trust their leader to make good decisions and vice versa. A team of
people that trust one another can successfully focus on their own tasks or ask for help as needed.
Inclusion: Team leaders cultivate inclusive environments to ensure everyone feels like a valued part of
the group, empowering them to dedicate themselves to their work.
Transparency: Leaders should be transparent about team functions, timelines, goals and problems to
facilitate better communication on their team.
Delegation: Good leaders must be able to delegate tasks to people on their team, strategically assigning
objectives to team members based on their strengths.
Focus: The ability to focus on a shared goal is one of the primary characteristics of a successful team.
Leaders should be able to help their followers hone in on key goals.
Innovation: Successful leaders support creativity and new ideas among their followers. They suggest
innovative ways to solve problems and encourage their team to share their ideas.
Consistency: Team members may be more likely to thrive when they have a consistent environment
where the leader upholds dependable policies and workflows.
Agility: Great leaders can adapt to changes in their team and use an agile mindset to reassign tasks or
strengthen their team.
Attributes of Strong Leaders

Positive
Having a positive outlook is essential for motivating a team and convincing them to try their best to work
through challenging situations. Leaders use a positive attitude as a tool to encourage others and stay
personally motivated during projects.
Empathetic and Compassionate
Good leaders use empathy to understand the perspective of their team members. They should be
compassionate to the challenges their team members experience and work to improve their conditions or
help them overcome problems.

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Republic of the Philippines

EASTERN VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Report in Project Management

Title: The Concept of Leadership Explained:

What is the concept of leadership?

Factors that can Influence Leadership

Common Leadership Models

Keys to Effective Leadership

Attributes of Strong Leaders

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