•The trait theory assumes that people inherit certain qualities or traits make them better suited to leadership.

•Trait theories often identify particular personality or behavioural characteristics that are shared by leaders.

(Kelly, 1974)

Requires:

–Long term strategic planning

–Clear objectives

–Clear vision

–Leading by example

–Efficiency of systems and processes

= Transformational leadership is more strongly correlated with lower turnover rates, higher productivity, and higher employee satisfaction.

•These theories base leadership on a system of rewards and punishments. In other words, a leader’s job is to create structures that make it abundantly clear what is expected of followers and the consequences (rewards and punishments) associated with meeting or not meeting expectations

–Focus on the management of the organisation

–Focus on procedures and efficiency

–Focus on working to rules and contracts

–Managing current issues and problems

- Robert K. Greenleaf

•Begins with wanting to serve others first

•Ensures that other’s needs are being served

•Focus on growth and well-being of people

•Works with others to reach a shared vision

•Is not something you do.. But who you are!

1. A sufficient charter that defines the team’s purpose and how it will work together to achieve that purpose.

2. Ability to decide what constitutes the work for which they are interdependent and mutually accountable.

3. Mutual accountability.

4. Resources to do the job

5. Effective leadership

6. Norms that foster creativity 

7. Lack of planning

8. Management support

9. Ability to deal with conflict

10. Training

(Ken Blanchard (2007) Leading At A Higher Level. Prentice Hall. New Jersey  pg.170)  

1. Comparison with Other Theories

   How does your team's leadership style/theory differ from others?

   In what situations does it outperform other styles?

   Does it have the potential to integrate with other theories?

2. Ethical Considerations

   Does this leadership style/theory align with ethical standards?

   Are there any fairness or ethical concerns that could arise?

   What potential negative impacts could it have on individuals or the organization?

3. Long-Term Impact and Sustainability

   Is this leadership style/theory sustainable in the long term? What lasting effects might it have?

   What is its contribution to the field? What insights does it offer for future research or practice?

1. ​Strengths Analysis​

What are the key advantages of this leadership style/theory? ​

In which situations does it work most effectively?​

How does it achieve its intended goals?​

2. ​Weaknesses Analysis​

What are the main weaknesses or limitations? ​

In which contexts does it perform poorly?​

What important aspects might have been overlooked?

3. ​Practical Application and Suitability​

In what specific situations or groups is this leadership style/theory most applicable? ​

Does it work better in certain cultures or environments?​

Is it adaptable to complex or changing conditions?​Areas for

4. ​Improvement​

What adjustments or improvements could be made to enhance its effectiveness?