Transcript How can I choose a style? - 2137 Calgary Highlanders Cadet Corps

How can I choose a style?
• Is there an emergency?
Any other dangers?
• What kind of time
considerations do I have?
• How competent am I to
do this?
• How competent are my
followers to do this?
• How well can I
communicate with
members of my team?
• How difficult or BIG is this
task?
411.06 – Silver Star
OHP - 1
Pros
Cons
(i) More productivity, more control and
better coordination of activities.
(i) Little communication.
(ii) Used in extreme danger, when
time is an over-riding factor, and
when large numbers are involved.
(ii) No room for Leadership
development.
(iii) Commanding rather than
leading.
(iii) Orders flow down the chain
quickly and efficiently.
(iv) Simplicity and speed are the
key factors.
411.06 – Silver Star
OHP - 2
Pros
Cons
(i) Emphasizes communication
between leader and follower.
(i) Cadets need to be more
confident and knowledgeable
than average
(ii) More persuasive in nature –
team building is a plus.
(ii) Not suitable for young cadets
(iii) More developmental in nature
– the leader is used as a
resource rather than absolute
director.
411.06 – Silver Star
OHP - 3
Pros
Cons
(i) Very effective when dealing
with motivated or senior
cadets.
(i) Cadets might not see the
big picture.
(ii) Skills can be shared
between the cadets.
(ii) Emergencies or potential
safety issues might not be
predicted.
(iii) The leader sometimes
forget to supervise in
these situations.
411.06 – Silver Star
OHP - 4
A conscientious leader is compassionate, and puts
him/herself “in the other person’s shoes.”
An ethical leader does what is right by factoring
the ethical principles of equality, fairness and
mutual respect into their decisions.
411.06 – Silver Star
OHP - 5