Leadership

LEADERSHIP AN ENGINEERING SUCCESS JOURNEY

Presented by: Loay Qabajeh

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This presentation is about

What is Leadership

Why Should It Matter to Engineers

Leaders vs. Managers

Leadership Principles.

Characteristics of an Effective Leader.

Leadership needed Skills

Leadership Theories & Styles.

Leadership is a Success Journey

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Who is your Greatest Leader ? 4

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What is Leadership…….

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Leadership is …………….. 3 Ps

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Leadership is a complex

process by which a

person influences others

to accomplish a mission,

task or objective and

directs the organization

in a way that makes it

more cohesive and

coherent.

What Exactly is Leadership?

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Leaders.. .by definition

Good leaders are made, not born.

If you have the desire and willpower, you can become

an effective leader.

Good leaders developed through an ongoing process

of self-study, education, training and experience.

Power could not make you a LEADER

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Leaders Vs. Managers 9

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Leaders Vs. Managers

Managers do things right, while leaders do

the right things.

People are often more loyal to a leader

than a manager

A manager rules. A leader is followed.

Every Leader is a manager and not vice

Versa

A leader is someone who people naturally

follow through their own choice, whereas

a manager must generally be obeyed.

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Leaders Vs. Managers

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Basis Manager Leader

Origin A person becomes a manager by

virtue of his position.

A person becomes a leader on basis

of his personal qualities.

Formal Rights

Manager has got formal rights in

an organization because of his

status.

Rights are not available to a leader.

Followers The subordinates are the followers

of managers.

The group of employees whom the

leaders leads are his followers.

Functions A manager performs all five

functions of management.

Leader influences people to work

willingly for group objectives.

Necessity A manager is very essential to a

concern.

A leader is required to create cordial

relation between person working in

and for organization.

Leaders Vs. Managers

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Basis Manager Leader

Mutual

Relationship Some managers are not leaders. All leaders are managers.

Accountability

Manager is accountable for self

and subordinates behavior and

performance.

Leaders have no well defined

accountability.

Concern A manager’s concern is

organizational goals.

A leader’s concern is group goals and

member’s satisfaction.

Followers People follow manager by virtue

of job description. People follow them on voluntary basis.

Role

continuation

A manager can continue in office

till he performs his duties

satisfactorily in congruence with

organizational goals.

A leader can maintain his position only

through day to day wishes of

followers.

Why Engineers need leadership skills

Technical acumen alone is not influential

Leadership is not just for managers.

Engineers lead projects.

Engineers can guide less-experienced peers.

Engineers need to help their managers’ business

succeed

Everyone should be interested in building

character.

Engineers can influence decision-makers in their

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Key words in Leadership:

The 6 most important words:

The 5 most important words:

The 4 most important words:

The 3 most important words:

The 2 most important words:

The 1 most important word:

The least important word:

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I admit I made a mistake

You did a good job

What is your opinion?

If you please

Thank you

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Leadership is not about being great.

It’s about getting others to be great.

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Action Centered Leadership

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12 Principles of Leadership:

Know yourself and seek self improvement

Be technically proficient

Seek / take responsibility for your actions

Develop a sense of responsibility in your people

Make sound and timely decisions

Know your people and look out for their wellbeing

Ensure that tasks are understood, supervised, and

accomplished

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12 Principles of Leadership:…Cont

Ensure that tasks are understood, supervised, and

accomplished

Set the example

Keep your people informed

Train your people as a team

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Characteristics of an Effective Leader

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Have a Vision

Communicate It, Believe It, Follow It, and Model It

Be Passionate

Passion is contagious, if you are passionate, they will be too.

Be a Great Decision Maker

You do not want to look like this. Be quick, committed, analytical, and thoughtful.

Be a Team Builder

Don't micromanage, but make yourself available if questions arise.

Be a Life-Long Learner

New resources become available everyday.

Communicate Clearly

Remember you will have diverse listeners.

Give and Expect Respect

You have to earn it.

Be Knowledgeable

People should be able to come to you for up-to-date information.

Be Organized

If you are, your team will be too.

Be Positive

Remember it is infectious

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Listen twice as much as you speak.

Encourage people to take risks

Assess the facts before making a decision

Demand accountability of yourself and others

Expect people to do their best.

Respect those "under" and "above" you...

Solve problems with action

Honor your word.

Include others in the process.

Praise publicly, criticize and correct privately

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Skills for a good leader

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Team Building

Problem Solving

Delegation Planning

Motivation

Decision Making

Conflict Resolution ……………..

A Good Leader Means

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Listen

Encourage

Affirm

Disciple

Empathize

Respect

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Five Roles of the Leader

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Visionary Motivator Coach

Role Model

Change Agent

Leaders’ Ten Mistakes

Repeating the Same Mistakes

Being Inflexible

Failing to Acknowledge Your Past

Being a Commander Rather than a Leader

Failing to Listen

Getting Caught Up in Your Own Glory

Expecting it to Last Forever

Hoarding Skills or Information

Taking Yourself Too Seriously

Seeing Things in Black & White

Any One Can be A Commander

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But Being a LEADER is different

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Leadership Theories

5 Theories

Behavioral Trait Contingency Power and influence

Transformational

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Transformational Leadership

Has integrity.

Sets clear goals.

Clearly communicates a vision.

Sets a good example.

Expects the best from the team.

Encourages.

Supports.

Recognizes good work and people.

Provides stimulating work.

Helps people see beyond their self-interests and focus more on team

interests and needs.

Inspires.

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Key Leadership Styles

Main Characteristics Style

Leaders has complete command and hold

over their team Autocratic

Leaders invite and encourage the team

members to play an important role in

decision-making process

Democratic/

Participative

Leaders strictly adhere to the

organizational rules and policies Bureaucratic

Leaders totally trusts their employees/team

to perform the job themselves Laissez Faire

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Other Styles …..

Charismatic

People-oriented

Servant

Task-Oriented

Transactional

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How to Choose :

The skill levels and experience of your team.

The work involved (routine, or new and creative).

The organizational environment (stable or radically

changing, conservative or adventurous).

You own preferred or natural style.

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Good leaders often switch instinctively between styles, according

to the people they lead and the work that needs to be done.

Establish trust – that's key to this process – and remember to

balance the needs of the organization against the needs of your

team.

Successful leader don't do different things.

They do things Differently.

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First Steps

Building a positive attitude

Colored Balloons Story.

Have you ever wondered why some

individuals, organizations, or countries are

more successful than others?

TQP ( Total Quality People )

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FACTORS THAT DETERMINE OUR ATTITUDE

Environment

Education

Experience

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THE BENEFITS OF A POSITIVE ATTITUDE

Increases productivity

Fosters teamwork

Solves problems

Improves quality

Fosters better relationships with Others

Reduces stress

Makes for a pleasing personality

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BE A WINNER …. ACTION STEPS

Be a good finder.

Make a habit of doing it now.

Develop an attitude of gratitude.

Get into a continuous education program.

Build positive self-esteem.

Stay away from negative influences.

Learn to like the things that need to be done.

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How to Keep Growing

Become a student of leadership

Volunteer to lead

Learn from your experiences

Get feedback on how you did

Find a mentor

Get help from your boss

Create a Self-Development Plan

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Thank You 48

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