Exercise 1

In pairs (first one asks and another tells and then viceversa).
Ask your pair to think and describe a memory of a good/excellent leader he has
had.
2. How did that leader behaved?
What did the leader do that makes your pair consider him as an excellent leader?
4. Which were the results and effects of excellent leadership?

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Excercise 2
Which characteristics of your strongest style do you like most?
Which characteristics of your strongest style do you use often while leading other
people?
Which characteristics of other styles do you also see in yourself?
Which characteristics do you overuse?
Which characteristics woud complement your style?

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How do people with different styles like to be managed

a) In situation asigning a task?
b) In follow up?
c) When the task is compleated?
2. How do we act our best?
3. How do we measure success? Rewards and feedback?
4. Out pitholes?
5. What would we hope others to do
a) more
b) less

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How do people with different styles like to be managed?

INFLUENTIAL:
A) Visions, general views, clear goals/
Philosophy meetings / supportive
Brilliant work will be recognized, feedback, only
essential will be reported
2. Free hands, independency, Wants to be
inspired
3. Positive, personal attention, applause, diplomas
4. Motivation runs out, inspiration dies down
5. More inspiration and attention; less being petty
or
killing good feelings otherwise

STEADY:
A) Clear instructions, precise asignments
B) Support when needed, discussions
C) Full report
2. Team spirit, together: commitment
3. Positive, supportive, praises, thank you,
encouragement
4. Seeking consensus, Head in bushes, Denial of
problems, refusing to see them
5. More understanding and keeping contacts;
less secrecy, talking behind the back and
hurrying

DOMINANT:
A) The whole picture, main goals, task-oriented
B) Following decisions
C) 1 A 4
2. Clear responsabilities, speed, efficiency
3. Results, bonuses
4. Hasty decisions, power struggles
5. More matters as matters and efficiently
less prattle or small-talk time is money

CONCIENTIOUS:
A) Through reasoning, clear instructions, systematic
steps
B) Planned follow up
C) 15 A 4
2. Enough time to work in peace
3. Realized plans / The work eill speak for its self /
Feedback
4. Too much attention to delail / being slow
5. More dedication and commitment;
less daydreaming and carelessness

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Leadership shield
Draw of shield and divide it to 5 sectors.
The 1st sector: A family proverb: a personal motto
The 2nd sector: Two of your leadeship skills
The 3rd sector: The part of your current work that you like best
The 4th sector: Two values that influence hoe you lead others
The 5th sector: A recent success or accomplishment

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The leaderhip shield: discussion

In groups
One person tells to the others what he has written to his shield and why.
Others will listen and give positive feedback which kind of impression they have got about
him as a leader.
The others give also support and some ideas about situations/ projects where he could
shine as a leader.
Next person continues

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Guidelines for Group work: success in leadership

Each group will be given one topic as follows:
- Meaning of the work and goals
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Leadership-style

- Feelings and emotions: sense of belonging in team

- Elements of trust
- The doers: People (different people)
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Motivation

Communication

1. Share and reflect Your own experiences.

2. How things should be done? How we would like to do it when we work as
leaders?
3. Develop conclusion; Crystallize your opinion; develop a proverb!

Introduction of the results for the whole class and discussion (3. And 2.)
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