Leadership Qualitieswith

Charan SaraiPractice Manager Adviser

Definition of Leadership

Establishing a compelling vision of the future.

Sharing that vision with others so that they will follow willingly.

Providing the information, knowledge and methods to realise the vision and co ordinate and balance the conflicting interests of all.

The Basics

1• Leaders have the ability to make things happen and get things done

2• They do this through gaining trust and commitment

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• They can do it through using their own power base and motivating people to deliver on the vision

4• They are positive and inspiring

5• They manage performance effectively

6• They provide support and stimulation

7• Leaders are accountable and responsible

Leadership Traits

Judgement InitiativeIntegrity VisionEnergy DriveInterpersonal Skills DecisivenessDependability Emotional StabilityFairness AmbitionCompassion ObjectivityDedication

How do you measure them?

• They are difficult to measure or assess - look at the actions the leaders take and how effective they are

• The qualities characteristics and traits required in a leader depend on the demands of the situation in which they have to function

The two main aspects of the situation1. Are the people being well led? 2. Are the tasks they have to perform being done?

Stepping up in time

The leader steps up in times of crisis

Has the ability to think and act quickly

Acts creatively in difficult situations

Has passion and innovation and moves things along

Be the leader who inspires1

• Create a winning culture

2• Change always happens

3• Teach others “the how”

4• Honour tradition

5• Encourage dissent about issues but promote civility around people

6• The path to your goal will never be straight

7• Drive innovation

8• Be accountable for your actions and responsible of others

9• Promote resilience

Facts about being the leader

• Command is granted; leadership is earned• People are put into positions of authority but it is up to the

individual to earn respect • When followers see the leader doing what is right for the

team they grant their trust

The managers who put the interests of their people first by finding ways to help them grow, develop, and take on more responsibilities cease to be mere managers; they are leaders of men and women who have earned their POSITION by giving their people a reason to believe.

Leadership Functions

Leadership Functions

Defining the task

Communicate the objectives and plans to

the team

Be prepared

Be Clear

Be simple

Be yourself

Good things happen

• The leader sets the example• They don't just act the part, they are the part• They deal with the tough stuff• They put their team first

Exceptional Leaders Humility, hard work and leading by example:• Do what they say and say what they do• They show integrity and are trustworthy• They get involved and stay in touch with what is going on in

the organisation• They demonstrate the actions and values they expect from

their teams

Remember, people may forget what you say, but will NOT forget how you made

them feel.

Remember CQC will assess you on being ‘well led’.

So don’t forget VISION and STRATEGY.

Thank you for watching!

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