CMST 2064 Chapter : Chapter 5 Notes
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Leadership ability to make strategic decisions and use communication effectively to mobilize group members toward achieving a common goal. Leader is title given to a person, leadership refers to the actions a leader takes to help group members achieve their goals. Whereas managers focus on getting an assigned job done, leaders focus on ultimate direction and goal of the group. Those who fail often lack effective and appropriate communication skills. Becoming a leader of a group occurs in one of two ways: being chosen to lead or naturally emerging as a leader. Designated leaders selected by group members or by an outside authority. It is possible for a designated leader to be an effective leader. Emergent leaders gradually achieves leadership by interacting with group members and contributing to the achievement of the group"s goal, they have assurance the group wants them to be its leader. Talk early and often (and listen to others) Know more (and share what you know)
