Leadership Theories in SW
This leadership style emphasizes serving others, often putting the needs of clients or team members first.
What is servant leadership?
This ethical principle in social work requires practitioners to keep client information private, sharing only when necessary for the client's well-being.
What is confidentiality?
This is the practice of fully focusing on, understanding, and responding to the person speaking to you.
What is active listening?
This type of practice relies on research and data to guide interventions and ensure effective outcomes.
What is evidence-based practice?
A leadership theory that promotes focusing on team members’ strengths, creating a positive work environment to empower and motivate them.
What is strengths-based leadership?
This ethical guideline involves recognizing and respecting clients' and supervisees' autonomy and decision-making rights.
What is self determination?
In conflict resolution, this style involves finding a middle ground where both parties give up something to reach an agreement.
What is compromise?
This short-term, goal-oriented therapy is based on the idea that small changes can lead to larger improvements and is popular in social work for solution-focused cases.
What is solution-focused brief therapy?
This leadership style involves clear task-oriented guidance and relies heavily on rules and processes to manage performance.
What is transactional leadership?
This term refers to supervisors' responsibility to address any potential biases they may hold that could affect their supervision.
What is cultural humility/cultural competence?
Effective supervisors are skilled in using this communication technique, which repeats or paraphrases what the speaker has said to confirm understanding.
What is reflective listening?
This therapy is designed to help clients accept their experiences without judgment while changing unhelpful behaviors, often used with clients struggling with self-harm or suicidal thoughts.
What is dialectical behavioral therapy?