- used by a coach who has made a specific plan to win a game, they will tell the players the plan and ensures that they follow it in the expectation of a win
- need to ensure that they maintain contact with the group during the session to ensure that they are keeping on track
Define person-orientated leadership with an example?
- concerned with the interpersonal relationships
- listen to the senior players after watching video footage of the next opposition and make a plan which takes into consideration their points of views and suggestions
- group usually continues to work when the coach is not present
- leader does very little and leaves the group to it
- manager may tell the players what they want from them in a training session and goes away safe in the knowledge that the senior players will conduct the session
- less motivated players may stop working if they are alone
- leader must try and balance the requirements of the situation, the needs of the group and their own characteristics to try and choose the most effective leadership style
What does Chelladurai's multi-dimensional model of leaderships look at?
- factors that influence the choice of leadership style not just the situation
- use an interactive approach to balance aspects of the situation, leader and group
- more the leader uses a style that matches the requirements of the situation and the needs of the group, then the more satisfaction would be gained from the performer
Explain leadership factors and how they would influence what type of leadership style to use?
- leadership characteristics: person with more empathy and interpersonal skills may use a democratic approach but a person who is more dominant may prefer an autocratic approach
- experience: more experienced leaders will be more likely to pick the best approach and adapt this to different groups
- Preference: use one which they know works in order to get the best out of the group