Kinesiology 1088A/B Lecture Notes - Unit, Situational Leadership Theory
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Face to face discussion between people in conflict. When used properly it can clear the air . If used: - don"t use when angry (count to ten) Empathize put self in other"s place. Understand clarify facts, ask direct questions, don"t judge. Criticism sandwich approach when using this technique. Definition: a behavioural process of influencing individuals and groups toward set goals (barrow, Ensure the needs of the group members are satisfied (maximum opportunity to achieve a success) Leaders are different from managers or instructors (see p. 207) First looked at leadership by analyzing traits of successful leaders. More recently looked at an interactional model of leadership which analyzed the relationship between the leader and the situations in which they operate. Research focused on two major aspects of the leader"s role: organizational requirements productivity and performance (task orientation, personal requirements, needs and aspirations, satisfaction, (support orientation) Result is a situational leadership model for assessing leader style and athlete preference.