Introduction to Leadership and Management

Leading Yourself

Leading yourself encompasses (but is not limited to):

  • The role of the leader
    • Preparation (time, commitment, duties, ethics)
  • The attributes of the leader
    • Identification and adoption of required knowledge, skills and attributes
  • The profile and style of the leader
    • Personality and current leadership style
    • Values and beliefs
    • Philosophy
  • The ability to self-evaluate
    • Strengths and weaknesses
    • Emotional intelligence
    • Confidence and competence
  • The ability to take responsibility for their own personal.

Self-evaluation and subsequent development needs should lead to the creation of a personal development plan. When evaluating their leadership, the following areas should be considered:

  • How they lead the organisation
  • How they lead others
  • How they lead themselves
  • Their knowledge
  • Their skills
  • Their qualities and attributes.
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