Styles of leadership BTEC Public Services

Styles of Leadershi

p Christopher Price

Week 224/09/2014

Understand the different leadership styles used in the Public Services

Learners will be able to compare different leadership styles used in the Public Services

Evaluate the effectiveness of different leadership styles used in the Public Services

Lesson Objectives

Re – Cap Last Week

Authoritarian Leadership is a very direct leadership style where the leader tells the team members what they must do.

Democratic Leadership is a style of leadership where the leader maintains control of the group, but team members’ opinions and views are encouraged and the leader informs the team about issues which may affect them.

Review Key Terms from Week 1

Laissez – faire leadership is a hands off approach to leadership, where the group are trusted to complete the task by the leader.

Transactional Leadership is a very direct style of leadership and uses rewards and punishments to motivate the team.

Transformational Leadership style is a form of leadership style that focuses on team performance as a whole by encouraging team members to think of the group rather than themselves. It is about moving forward as a team rather than individuals who just happen to be on the same project.

Bureaucratic Leadership is a style of Leadership that focuses on rules and procedures to manage teams and projects.

People – orientated Leadership style focuses on participation of all team members, clear communication and supporting and developing the individual in order to improve skills.

Task-orientated leadership style is about getting the job done. The completion of the task rather than the needs of the team is the key goal.

Simon – Senior Community Police Officer Case Study

Case Study 1 – 15 Minutes

A Leadership style is the manner and approach of providing direction for a team, implementing plans and motivating people to complete a task….(Gray et al 2010)

Leadership is particularly significant for the Uniformed Public Services due to the rigidity of hierarchical structures.

What is Leadership ?

Hierarchical Structures

http://johngerber.world.edu/files/2012/07/military.png

Reading and Grammar Assessment Task

Sir Winston Churchill Biography:

Winston Churchill was one of the great world leaders of the 20th century. His leadership helped Britain to stand strong against Hitler and the Germans, even when they were the last country left fighting. He is also famous for his inspiring speeches and quotes.

Individual Task 2 – 30 Min’s

Key discussion points United all government parties together to

form a government Able to deal with pressure Ability to inspire Patriotic and used this to inspire

Activity Feedback 1. What were Winston Churchill’s Key leadership strengths ?

Key discussion points Very outspoken / got the job done Appearance Motivated Citizens Inspire Empower people Autonomy to carry out duties – for the

desired goal – (Win the war)

2. How did his leadership suit the situation in 1940?

Key discussion points

3. Do you think great leaders are born or made?

Key discussion points

4. Does it take the right situation to bring out the best in someone's leadership skills or can they be a good leader in all circumstances ?

The public services are constantly changing in response to changes in public expectations, the law and the current political environment and so the styles of leadership they use change and evolve too.

E.g. Police and crime commissioners

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbxMrxi-BOY

Different leadership styles used in the Public Services

What do we think of David Cameron’s Government’s view and what are the ramifications on the UK Public Services?

Sir Clive Loader – What was his leadership style ?

Impact on Police of having PCC

Labours 2015 View

Debate

Understand the different leadership styles used in the Public Services

Learners will be able to compare different leadership styles used in the Public Services

Evaluate the effectiveness of different leadership styles used in the Public Services

Lesson Objectives