Foundations of Effective Leadership

📋 Course Outline

1. Leadership traits and the Dark Triad
2. Behavioural approaches and leadership dimensions
3. Blake and Mouton leadership grid styles
4. Situational leadership: matching style to followers
5. Four situational styles S1 to S4
6. Katz competency model: skills and functions
7. Competency model limits and contextual factors
8. Transformational leadership and innovation
9. Transactional versus transformational leadership
10. Strengths-based leadership and VIA character strengths
11. VUCA environments and ethical leadership
12. Cultural fit and cultural intelligence in leadership

📖 1. Leadership traits and the Dark Triad

🔑 Key Concepts & Definitions

• Leadership trait : A leadership trait is a relatively stable personal characteristic that shapes how someone tends to lead across time and situations.
• Dark Triad : The Dark Triad is a set of three harmful personality traits that can enable short-term success while harming long-term outcomes.
• Narcissism : Narcissism is a trait marked by self-focus and a strong craving for admiration from others.
• Machiavellianism : Machiavellianism is a trait characterized by strategic manipulation and a tendency to use others for advantage.
• Psychopathy : Psychopathy is a trait involving low empathy and impulsive behavior that can destabilize workplaces.

📝 Essential Points