NEWD leadership

• characteristics of effective leaders

  • effective communicators
  • charismatic
  • knowledgable able the sport/skill
  • empathetic
  • confident
  • flexible
• autocratic leader.

  • make all the decisions and do not take into account other peoples opinions
  • used in dangerous situations
  • used will large groups
  • used if limited time
  • helpful with cognitive performers
• democratic leaders.

  • group members involved in making decisions but coach ultimately makes final decision
  • used with friendly groups
  • helpful with autonomous or associative performers
  • ensures that relationships are developed within group
• laissez-faire leader.

  • all group to discuss and make final decision
  • take a hands-off approach
  • group members make all the decisions
  • only effective with autonomous performers
• prescribed leaders.

  • chosen from outside the group
  • bring in new ideas
  • can cause disagreements
• emergent leaders.

  • selected from within the existing group
  • usually nominated by current group members
  • may not be able to bring new strategies as they have same experience as other team members
  • already a high level of respect