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Definition
A leader may be defined as a person who
establishes vision, sets goals, motivates people and obtains their commitments to achieve the goals and realize the vision.
from their position in the organization and the formal authority that comes with this position. Leaders often arise from a group without any formal appointment and outside the purview of the organization structure.
invest time in building and maintaining relationships with people. They consider the time spent in maintaining relations an investment for the future. They try to strengthen their relationships with people by helping them achieve their personal goals.
if these aspects are less than his positive aspects. They do not look for immediate results from relationships. They patiently maintain relationships with people for as long as 1520 years in order to accomplish their long term goals.
their needs, goals, and wishes, and therefore modify their behaviour from one relationship to another accordingly. They encourage people to recognize their hidden talents and capabilities. They ignore criticism by opponents on their emphasis on relationships.
to extend cooperation. If the leader finds that the other person is not willing to cooperate, he puts an end to the relationships with that person, because the relationship is not worth maintaining. They strive to maintain enthusiasm and energy in all their relationships. Their high energy levels motivate other people.
Technical Supervisory
Technical skills
effective use of any process or technique constitutes his technical skills. The employees at operational and professional levels are required to have certain technical skills.
other members of the organization and work effectively in teams is referred to as human skills. It also involves developing positive interpersonal relationships, solving peoples problems and gaining acceptance of other employees.
Conceptual skills
analyze complex situations and to rationally process and interpret available information. It also encompasses an ability to foresee the future consequences of his present-day actions from the organizational point of view.
empathy strength of character, general maturity, patience, wisdom, common sense, trustworthiness, reliability, creativity, sensitivity)
Attributes Views problems as opportunities Priority setting Customer focused Courageous Critical and creative thinker Tolerance for ambiguity Positive attitude towards change Committed to innovations that are best for
children
beliefs Fuel, inspire and guard the shared vision Communicate the strategic plan at all levels Recognize the problems inherent to the planning process Asks big picture questions and "what if" Support the school staff through the change process
unthinkable Align the budget, planning, policies and instructional programs with the district goals and vision Engage in goal setting Develop and implement action plans Practice and plan conscious abandonment Transfer the strategic planning process to planning
planning and implementing plans The strategic planning process, short and long term planning tools The board and district vision, beliefs, and mission The relationship of the budget to district planning The local, state and national factors that affect education The best practices and research on improving academic achievement The process of change and paradigm shifts Strategies to involve and communicate with the community