Foundations of Effective Leadership

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Course Outline

  1. Leadership traits and the Dark Triad
  2. Behavioural approaches and leadership dimensions
  3. Blake and Mouton leadership grid styles
  4. Situational leadership: matching style to followers
  5. Four situational styles S1 to S4
  6. Katz competency model: skills and functions
  7. Competency model limits and contextual factors
  8. Transformational leadership and innovation
  9. Transactional versus transformational leadership
  10. Strengths-based leadership and VIA character strengths
  11. VUCA environments and ethical leadership
  12. Cultural fit and cultural intelligence in leadership

1. Leadership traits and the Dark Triad

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Leadership trait: A leadership trait is a relatively stable personal characteristic that shapes how someone tends to lead across time and situations.
  • Dark Triad: The Dark Triad is a set of three harmful personality traits that can enable short-term success while harming long-term outcomes.
  • Narcissism: Narcissism is a trait marked by self-focus and a strong craving for admiration from others.
  • Machiavellianism: Machiavellianism is a trait characterized by strategic manipulation and a tendency to use others for advantage.
  • Psychopathy: Psychopathy is a trait involving low empathy and impulsive behavior that can destabilize workplaces.

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1. Which statement best describes a leadership trait in relation to the Dark Triad?

2. How does transformational leadership differ from transactional leadership in the behavioural approaches?

3. In the Blake and Mouton leadership grid, what does the (9,9) style represent?

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Leadership trait β€” definition?

A stable personal characteristic influencing leadership.

Dark Triad β€” traits?

Narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy.

Narcissism β€” trait?

Self-focus and craving admiration.

Machiavellianism β€” trait?

Strategic manipulation and exploitation.

Psychopathy β€” trait?

Low empathy and impulsivity.

Traits β€” guarantee effectiveness?

No, effectiveness depends on behavior and context.

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