Group Process - Theories of Leadership

Theories of Leadership

• Research clearly indicates that leadership is not a personality trait - leadership is a relationship between the persons in a social situation. A person that is a leader is one situation, may not be in another

• Groups select their leaders according to how well the person’s skill or knowledge meets the needs of the group

Lewin

• autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire

Transformational Leadership

idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation and individualized consideration - visionary

Transactional Leadership

Gets things done, deadlines, problem solving, step by step

Goal Path Theory

directive, supportive, participative and achievement oriented

Situational Leadership

coaching, pacesetting, democratic, affiliative and authoritative