Effective Leadership
Many individuals experience
anxiety when they begin their participation in a group. An effective leader
knows what types of behavior and attitudes group members typically display in
initial meetings and plans accordingly. One of the group leader’s most
important tasks is establishing an atmosphere of trust. Other tasks include
clarifying the goals and establishing the norms of the group.
For this Discussion, view the
media Group Work: Leading in the Here and Now: Part I: The Initial Stage
located in the Learning Resources. Note the characteristics of the group at
this initial stage and the strategies the leader uses to facilitate the group.
With these thoughts in mind:
Post by Day 3 a description of the
leadership style you observed. Explain how the leader creates safety
establishes the norms of the group including confidentiality, and engages
members. Explain one way that group members responded to the initial stage of the
group. Finally, explain one strategy you might have implemented if you were the
group leader.
