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1
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What is the difference between a leader and a manager?

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A leader is a visionary, setting the way. A manager knows how to get things done.

2
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What does a leader do and what does a manager do?

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Leader - Motivating, Involving, Communicating

Manager - Clarify objectives, Planning and organisation, Directing and controlling

3
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What is the difference between transactional and transformative leadership?

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Transactional leadership is based on legitimate authority with interdependence between the leader and follower. Activities are task focussed and reward / punishment act as main motivators.
Transformative leadership motivates and influences others to follow and is often based on the relationship between the leader and the follower, not authority.

4
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What are the key traits of a leader?

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Vision
Ability to forecast trends
High energy levels
Emotional maturity
Tolerance of stress
Courage
Optimism and resilience
Personal integrity
5
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What are the 5 domains of Emotional Intelligence as described by author Daniel Goleman?

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Knowing your emotions
Managing your emotions
Motivating yourself
Recognising other peoples emotions
Managing the emotions of others
6
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What competencies did Andrea Reynolds say were required to develop your emotional intelligence in relation to procurement?

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Active listening
Empathy
Rapport building
Adaptability
Clear negotiation outcomes
Understanding perceptions
Congruence
7
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What is meant by Paul Hersey and Kenneth Blanchards model of situational leadership?

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Leadership is governed by the situation in which leadership is required and there is a relationship between an individuals competence and commitment and the amount of direction and support a leader provides. Effective leadership means adapting the style of leadership to the situation.

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What is an individuals ‘readiness’ to be led?

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The ability, willingness, and resources of the individual

9
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Describe Paul Hersey and Kenneth Blanchards model for levels of readiness (D1 - D4).

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D1 - Low readiness, unable, unwilling, uncommitted, demotivated and insecure.
D2 - Low to moderate readiness, unable but willing, motivated and confident
D3 - Moderate to high readiness, able but unwilling and insecure
D4 - High readiness, able, willing and confident

10
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Describe Paul Heysey and Kenneth Blanchards model for different leadership styles.

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  • Low supportive behaviour, High directive behaviour: Telling, the leader makes decisions, assigns tasks and supervises closely
  • High supportive behaviour, High directive behaviour: Selling, leader still assigns tasks but seeks ideas and suggestions from the individual, decisions remain the leaders
  • High supportive behaviour, Low directive behaviour: Participating, leaders pass day to day decisions such as allocation of tasks and process to individual. The leader facilitates and takes part in decisions but control is with the individual.
  • Low supportive behaviour, Low directive behaviour: Delegating, leader is still involved in decisions and problem solving but control is with the individual. The individual decides when and the way in which the leader will be involved.