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In the previous article, we have understood why data quality is important in the field of risk management. We also had a closer look at the various characteristics which constitute data quality as well as the processes that need to be put in place in order to manage data quality. In this article, we will […]

9528 Helical Model of Communication

Another very important model of communication is the Helical Model of communication. The Helical Model of communication was proposed by Frank Dance in 1967 to throw some more light on communication process. Dance thought of communication process similar to helix. What is a Helix? A Helix is nothing but a smooth curve just like a […]

10474 Non Verbal Communication – Actions Speak Louder than Words

Scenario 1 – You are sitting in front of an interview panel with arms crossed. So far you have not been asked a single question, however, your crossed arms have spoken louder than the words. Tip 1 – Never keep your arms crossed especially during formal one-on-one meetings. It suggests you are not open to […]

11504 Team Contracts to outline the ground rules of a team

It is important for any team to make an assessment of their current strengths. This will provide the basis for a plan in order to increase the effectiveness of the team in order to achieve the organizational goals. Team contracts are meant to outline the ground rules for the team. It is important for the […]

9823 Importance of Compassion in Leadership

It has been researched that many leaders refrain from showing compassion at their work place. There are multiple reasons due to which they do so, discussing some of these below: Showing compassion would mean agreement with the subordinates: Many people think that being compassionate would mean that they are agreeing with whatever have been done […]

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What is Leadership

Leadership is a process by which an executive can direct, guide and influence the behavior and work of others towards accomplishment of specific goals in a given situation. Leadership is the ability of a manager to induce the subordinates to work with confidence and zeal.

Leadership is the potential to influence behaviour of others. It is also defined as the capacity to influence a group towards the realization of a goal. Leaders are required to develop future visions, and to motivate the organizational members to want to achieve the visions.

According to Keith Davis, “Leadership is the ability to persuade others to seek defined objectives enthusiastically. It is the human factor which binds a group together and motivates it towards goals.”

Characteristics of Leadership

  1. It is a inter-personal process in which a manager is into influencing and guiding workers towards attainment of goals.

  2. It denotes a few qualities to be present in a person which includes intelligence, maturity and personality.

  3. It is a group process. It involves two or more people interacting with each other.

  4. A leader is involved in shaping and moulding the behaviour of the group towards accomplishment of organizational goals.

  5. Leadership is situation bound. There is no best style of leadership. It all depends upon tackling with the situations.

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