Methods and classification of leaders
- 1. Methods of selecting a leader and its classification Dr. Rajinder Kaur Kalra Professor & Head (Retired ) Deptt.of Ext. Edu. 9814067709
- 2. Leadership Quote Before you are a leader success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others (Jack Welch)
- 3. Concept of Leadership Leadership is the ability to persuade others to seek defined objectives enthusiastically It is a human factor that finds a group together and motivates it towards goals
- 4. Haiman (1951) Leadership refers to that process where by an individual directs, guides, influences or controls the thoughts, feelings or behavior of the human beings. Definitions of Leadership
- 5. According to Cartwright and Zender (1960) perceive leadership as the performance of acts that help the group to achieve its preferred outcomes
- 6. According to Niderfrank (1966) Leadership in essence is simply influencing the attitudes and actions of one or more persons leading towards the achievement of some purpose
- 7. • A person to guide • Group of persons Need for Leadership
- 8. • A Problem • Leadership Situation • Possible Solutions
- 10. Autocratic Leadership Democratic Leadership Free Rein Leadership
- 11. Determines all policies ,activities and goals of the organizations Stifles the creativity and innovative ability of his subordinates Take no part in work except when conducting meetings, telling others what to do or demonstrating Members are uncertain about what to do and usually take actions they are told to take Leader is personal in both praise and criticism of the work Autocratic leadership
- 12. Produces a shared leadership that permits a feeling of satisfaction and achievements Leader helps the members to understands the steps required in working Leader takes responsibility for group maintenance and task performance Shows concerns for his followers and thereby gains their respect Places emphasis on results rather than on action Democratic leadership
- 13. Leader gives minimum guidance Leader remains in the background and seldome express his opinion or works with organization Members have almost complete freedom operates with a minimum of rules Members often act as leaders in making decisions that guide the organization Insecurity and frequent frustrations Free Rein leadership
- 14. 1. They coordinate the efforts of a group to achieve its goals 2. They establish proper social climate in the group 3. Leaders assist the group to organize themselves 4. They promote the spread of message of extension agencies 5. They help in planning and execution of development programmes Roles of a leader
- 15. 6 They act as demonstrators for the innovations 7 They create inter and intra group coordination 8 They act as spokesman of group 9 They encourage others for action 10 They develop self confidence among members Roles of a leader
- 16. 11 They take active part in organizing and functioning of rural institutions 12 They create favorable climate for introducing development programmes 13 They support and motivate others to make efforts for realizing their needs 14 They help in making effective decisions and develop scientific decision making process 15 They act as a model for members Roles of a leader
- 17. 1. Active participants 2. Informal meetings 3. Person with reputation 4. Formal leaders 5. Self rating technique 6. Informal rating 7. Social participation 8. Sociomeric stars Methods of selecton of leaders
- 18. Active Participants Located in the community meetings Active participation-an indication of leadership ability Social Participation Higher the social participation of a person more is promise in him becoming a leader
- 19. Informal meetings • The opinion of the group members is obtained through informal meetings • They are asked to name persons whom people go to see for ideas or help in emergencies
- 20. Persons with Reputation • Persons having reputation of being • honest, • intelligent and • helping hand are selected
- 21. Formal Leaders Persons who hold offices in formal organzations Self Rating technique Each person is asked to evaluate his own abilities to act as aleader
- 22. Informal Rating • 3-4 Judges are appointed to nominate the persons suitable to act as leader for a particular activity • The names obtained in this way are sorted out by frequency mentioned and those of high frequency are accepted as possible selectees • The judges are the persons of repute in the area
- 23. Sociometric Stars • All members of a group are asked to name three persons in order of preference as their leaders from the same group • The name obtaining the maximum choices is accepted as the possible leader
- 24. Great Leader The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things
- 25. Thank you