ABC OF LEADERSHIP

BEING A PRESENTATION AT THE LEADERSHIP SEMINAR OF MUSLIM STUDENTS SOCIETY OF NIGERIA, YABATECH BRANCH OLABANJO SHEFIU OLAMIJI 08025493572

CONTENTS
OBJECTIVES PREAMBLE DEFINITION OF LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISCTICS OF ISLAMIC LEADERSHIP MANAGERS VS LEADERSHIP TYPES OF LEADERSHIP FOUR FACTORS OF LEADERSHIP LEADERSHIP STYLES BETWEEN TRANFORMATIONAL AND TRANSACTIONAL LEADERSHIP

OBJECTIVES
Understand the nature and process of leadership from an Islamic perspective. Appreciate the characteristics of leadership in general, and of Islamic leaders in particular. Analyze your leadership and followership styles. Learn how you can mobilize, organize and develop your followers Islamically. Learn how you, as a leader, can build commitment by acting as a coach and mentor. Learn how to delegate effectively.

PREAMBLE
The

concept of leadership is one of the most discussed issues in the world today. On the internet today, the word is used more than 10 million times. More importantly every organization, setting, institution, desires good leadership. The key to success in an endeavor is the ability to lead others successfully. Leadership is not an exclusive club for those who were born with it.

WHAT IS LEADERSHIP ?
Leadership is the ability to see beyond assumed boundaries, and to come up with solutions or paths that few can visualize. ( Kuram Murad) The leader must then project this vision for everyone to see and pursue.

WHAT IS LEADERSHIP ?- CONTD.

Leadership is the process of moving people in a planned direction by motivating them to action through a non-compulsive mean ( Hisham Altalib) Leadership is a process by which a person influences others to accomplish an objective and directs the organization in a way that makes it more cohesive and coherent.

WHAT IS LEADERSHIP ?- CONTD.

Leaders

are ordinary people who accept or are placed under extraordinary circumstances that bring forth their latent potential, producing a character that inspires the confidence and trust of others

WHAT IS LEADERSHIP ?CONTD.

Leading people
Influencing people Commanding people Guiding people

CHARACTERISTICS OF ISLAMIC LEADERSHIP

Wajib Collective Responsibility Allegiance to Allah (swt) Adherence to Islamic Shariah and adab Al- amanh Accountability Adl

MANAGERS VS. LEADERS

Managers Focus on things Do things right Plan Organize Direct Control Follows the rules Leaders Focus on people Do the right things Inspire Influence Motivate Build Shape entities

QUALITIES OF A GOOD LEADER

Visionary Personal Responsibility Self Discipline Leadership by example Action Oriented Intelligence Integrity Focus Endurance Commitment Human Relation

FOUR MAJOR LEADERSHIP FACTORS

Follower - Different people require different styles

Leader Know yourself as a leader, people will decide on their own whether to follow you

Communication Twoway, you must set the example

Situation -all are different, use judgment to determine best course of action

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LEADERSHIP STYLES
Autocratic:
Leader makes decisions without reference to anyone else High degree of dependency on the leader Can create de-motivation and alienation of staff May be valuable in some types of business where decisions need to be made quickly and decisively

LEADERSHIP STYLES- CONTD.

Democratic: Encourages decision making from different perspectives leadership may be emphasised throughout the organisation
Consultative: process of consultation before decisions are taken Persuasive: Leader takes decision and seeks to persuade others that the decision is correct

LEADERSHIP STYLES- CONTD.

Democratic:
May help motivation and involvement Workers feel ownership of the firm and its ideas Improves the sharing of ideas and experiences within the business Can delay decision making

LEADERSHIP STYLES- CONTD.

Laissez-Faire:
Let it be the leadership responsibilities are shared by all Can be very useful in businesses where creative ideas are important Can be highly motivational, as people have control over their working life Can make coordination and decision making time-consuming and lacking in overall direction Relies on good team work Relies on good interpersonal relations

LEADERSHIP STYLES- CONTD.

Paternalistic: Leader acts as a father figure Paternalistic leader makes decision but may consult Believes in the need to support followers.

BETWEEN TRANSFORMATIONAL AND TRANSACTIONAL LEADERSHIP- CONTD

Transactional Leadership:
Focus on the management of the organisation Focus on procedures and efficiency Focus on working to rules and contracts Managing current issues and problems

BETWEEN TRANSFORMATIONAL AND TRANSACTIONAL LEADERSHIP

Transformational:
Widespread changes to a business or organisation

Requires:
Long term strategic planning Clear objectives Clear vision Leading by example walk the walk Efficiency of systems and processes

NEW LEADER TRAPS

Not

learning quickly Isolation Know-it-all Keeping existing team Taking on too much

Captured

by wrong

people Successor syndrome

STEPS TO EFFECTIVE DELEGATION

Select the right task to delegate. Determine what needs to be done and break it up to manageable tasks. Select the right person who could do it. Delegate for specific results. Prepare goals and delegate authority. Define the procedure. Allow the person to perform. Take control. Be constantly in touch. Retain control monitoring progress. Set system of check points.

MOST IMPORTANT WORDS FOR A GOOD LEADER

The six most important words: "I admit I made a mistake." The five most important words: "You did a good job." The four most important words: "What is your opinion." The three most important words: "If you please." The two most important words: "Thank you," The one most important word: "We" The least most important word: "I" - Author unknown

TEAMING FOR EXCELLENCE

Another critical success factor for effective leadership is TEAM WORK. You will meet and work with different people with different background, interest and sentiment. . Working as a team can be challenging but there is no better result without team work. While you can loose with a team, it is very certain that you can never win without a team. With TEAM, Together, Everyone Achieve More.

CONCLUSION
IF YOU ARE WILLING TO WORK HARDER, LONGER, AND MORE INTENSELY AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY, YOU WILL BECOME AN EFFECTIVE LEADER.

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Questions
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