Chi Omega Leadership Training

Chi Omega Leadership TrainingBy: Kelsey Kowacz

LeadershipWhat is leadership?

Leadership isA process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal-Northouse, pg. 6Who can be a leader?Everyone, at some point in life, is asked to be a leader, whether to lead a classroom discussion, coach a childrens soccer team, or direct a fund-raising campaign-Northouse, pg.1 Leadership isA traitA skillA relationshipAn abilityA behaviorAn influential processAn Influential ProcessLeaders direct their energies toward influencing individuals to achieve something together-Northouse, pg. 6Leadership StylesTask-Oriented StyleGoals need to be obtainedReason for being comes from doingNot the right choice for Chi OmegaRelationship-Oriented StyleBeing rather than doingConnecting with people is more important than the tasksRight choice for Chi OmegaRelationship-Oriented StyleOn the other hand, it is also true that many groups or situations will also have individuals who want to be affiliated with or connected to others more than they want direction. For example, in a sorority, in a classroom, or even at a workplace like McDonalds, there are individuals who want the leader to befriend them and relate to them on a human level -Northouse, pg. 76Dealing with Conflict

Principled Negotiation emphasizes deciding issues on their merits rather than through competitive haggling or through excessive accommodation-Northouse, pg. 184 Fisher and Ury Method of Principled NegotiationPrinciple 1: Separate the PEOPLE from the problemPrinciple 2: Focus on INTEREST, not positionsPrinciple 3: Invent OPTIONS for mutual gainsPrinciple 4: Insist on using objective CRITERA Focusing on Interest Focusing on interests expands conflict negotiation by encouraging individuals to explore the unique underpinnings of the conflict. To identify interests behind a position, it is useful to look at the basic concerns that motivate people-Northouse, pg. 186 ClosingNow you have the tools to help you become a stronger chapter. Keep these things in mind next time you are put into a leadership position.Thank You

Works CitedQuotes from: Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practices by Peter G. NorthouseImages from: Google ImagesFalling Slowly - InstrumentalONCEnull240916.92