Leadership review

What is the THEORY?

100

'Oh, my! He's a natural born leader! He's the best I tell you!'

Great Man theory

200

Leaders emerge based on the circumstances/ situations.

Situational theory

300

'Hey, can I get your input on this as well? Because you were not here during yesterday's meeting. I want to hear your thoughts as well before deciding.'

Participative leadership

400

No leadership is the best. It depends on environmental variables

Contingency theory

500

Leaders can be trained the way they should be

Behaviourist theories

Who is it?

100

An article focusing on the importance of establishing question asking strategies with developmentally-delayed children. 

Don Baer

200

Invented writing/reading system for vision impaired individuals

Louis Braille

300

Founder of RYTHM and advocate for children's education

Datin Sri Umayal

400

Early advocate for the blind and first director of the Perkins Institution for the Blind in Massachusetts

Samuel Gridley Howe

500

Developed a teaching method based on independence, freedom within limits and respect for children. *Hint: Italian :)

Maria Montessori

Leader traits

100

Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written skills

Communication

200

'Let's think of a win-win solution for everyone, ok?'

Conflict manager

300

Identifying relevant opportunities and strategising to make full use of it.

Visionary

400

'Are you ok? I understand how difficult this transition must be for you. You can speak to me if you need to.'

Empathetic

500

Impartial, unbiased, fair

Objective

What leaders do?

100

'B, I need you to help A with this part of the project.'

Delegating tasks

200

'C, I am putting you in charge of the spreadsheets cause you are the best at that.'

Recognising/ Using staff strengths to the fullest

300

'Hello, Mr. G. The team are working hard but we need more supplies and manpower. Could you consider my request?'

Securing resources for the team

400

'Look, I know both of you have not seen eye to eye, so can we work it out so that the programme continues smoothly?'

Resolving conflict/problems

500

'Sorry to hear that you had a negative experience with us but I can assure you that my team member is highly trained and professional.'

Advocate/ Stand up for the team

Leadership styles

100

Do what you want

Laissez faire

200

I need you to write it this way for me, not the other way.

Autocratic

300

My way or the no way

Autocratic

400

Everyone's suggestions sound good. Let's take a vote.

Democratic

500

I understand that you're all busy but can we all agree that this issue needs to be solved ASAP.

Democratic