Vision

1
Vision

• An ideal state of what the group could be
• Communicate vision with commitment and enthusiasm
• All group members should share ONE vision

2
Distributed Actions Theory of Leadership

• Certain actions are necessary for effective group
  functioning
• Goal-oriented actions (Task)
• Relationship-orientated actions (Maintenance)
• Any group member may assume leadership at any
  time by taking action that facilitates goal
  accomplishment or maintains positive relationships

3
Distributed Actions Theory of Leadership

• Goal-oriented Actions (Task)
• Information and Opinion Giver
• Information and Opinion Seeker
• Direction and Role Definer
• Summarizer
• Energizer
• Comprehension Checker

4
Distributed Actions Theory of Leadership

• Relationship-oriented Actions (Maintenance)
• Participation Encourager
• Communication Facilitator
• Tension Reliever
• Process Observer
• Interpersonal Problem Solver
• Supporter and Praiser

5
Distributed Actions Theory of Leadership

• Dysfunctional Behaviors
• Condescension
• Bullying
• Blocking
• Avoiding
• Withdrawing
• Joking
• Dominating
• Self-seeking

6
Distributed Actions Theory of Leadership

• Handling dysfunctional behavior
• Provide individual counseling
• Confront the individual
• Ask member to leave

7
Distributed Actions Theory of Leadership

• Competencies needed to be effective leader
• Awareness (Diagnosis)
• Behavioral Flexibility
• Behavioral Competence

8
Distributed Actions Theory of Leadership

• Importance of distributing leadership
• Full utilization of all members talents
• Increased group commitment
• Increased group cohesion (through equal
  participation)