You will need to participate in a recorded discussion explaining the differences between leadership and management?
Leadership is mainly about taking the centre stage to guide individuals or a team to follow a set vision or adapt to changes. People that are well-led normally become co-workers, motivated to achieve the aims and objectives in place. They would normally see achieving the aims and objectives as being in their best interest and might enjoy working towards the tasks. Leadership can be seen as a top layer sitting over management. This can be considered as inspiring, visionary and shape culture. Leaders have people follow them, while managers have people who simply work for them.
Management is mainly about ensuring there are systems, processes in place to achieve goals such as safety and effectiveness. This will be the bottom layer and foundation. You can manage without leading. It is however impossible to lead without managing. Management can be seen as being responsible for the actions of others such as staff. Management is more about planning, administering, monitoring and ensuring work is done as should be (present-focused).
Respond directly on the coursework template provided analysing key theories of leadership and management
• Behavioural theory (style theory) – focuses on how leaders behave, and assumes that these traits can be copied by other leaders.
• Contingency theory (situational theory) – focuses on the context of a leader as affecting their leadership.
• Great Man theory (trait theory) suggests that good leaders are born and have skills that make them great.
• Management theory(transactional leadership) – focuses on supervision, organisation, and group performance.
• Participative theory (democratic leadership) – suggests that employees be directly involved in decision making in their organisation.
• Relationship theory- focuses on leaders who are mainly concerned about their interactions with others as they attempt to make work enjoyable.
• Max Weber’s bureaucratic management theory focuses on the importance of creating a formal, hierarchical organisation with clear lines of authority and a set of rules and regulations.
• Henri Fayol’s administrative management theory focuses on the functions of management, including planning, organising, commanding, coordinating, and controlling.
• Frederick Taylor’s scientific management theory focuses on breaking down tasks into smaller, more manageable parts and then using scientific methods to determine the most efficient way to perform those tasks.
• Elton Mayo’s human relations theory emphasizes the importance of social interactions and employee satisfaction in the workplace.
• Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs suggests that individuals have different needs that must be met in order to be motivated.
• Systems theory proposes that managers need to understand the relationships and interactions among different parts of the organisation in order to be effective.
You will need to participate in a recorded discussion describing how theoretical models can be used in own leadership role?
These can assist with being more effective when making decisions. Understanding these theory models also help with supporting employees. This can give you the skills to motivate and impact on productivity. These theories can result in satisfaction and compliance. For example, the need to network with others is an area that the CQC considers as part of being a well-led service.
Respond directly on the coursework template provided analysing different leadership and management styles.
Discuss the benefits and limitations of Autocratic, Democratic, Laissez-faire and Transformational leadership styles.
• Autocratic Leadership, direction comes from the top, dictating everything to employees.
• Democratic Leadership approach involves gathering input from your subordinates and team members so everyone has a chance to contribute to the decision-making process.
• Laissez-faire Leadership involves empowering employees, being hands-off, and trusting them to accomplish the task at hand without constant questions or micromanagement.
• Transformational Leadership involves developing a grand vision and rallying your employees around it.
Respond directly on the coursework template provided evaluating how coaching and mentoring can be used to complement leadership styles.
Coaching and mentoring develop the skills needed to reach and achieve aims and objectives of organisations. Coaching and mentoring support a variety of leadership responsibilities, such as developing communication, self-awareness, and task-oriented skills. “Leaders learn through direct experience and the advice of others. While leadership coaches are helpful with tactical advice, mentors provide role models and guidance that future leaders can aspire to be like. Mentorship, in short, builds leadership skills.”
Respond directly on the coursework template provided evaluating the impact of internal and external drivers on leadership and management.
Identify both and external drivers as part of your response. This could be technology, resources, caseloads, outcome of an inspection, contracts, staff shortages, new owners, social mobility, pandemic, competition, economy, political influence and new regulations.
Respond directly on the coursework template provided analysing the role of leadership and management skills in adult care services?
Leadership and management can influence the delivery of care services. Managers and leaders are responsible for delegating, sharing vision, communication, supporting, motivating, business development, marketing and providing direction. They ensure economies of scale, manage resources, meet needs and fundamental standards among other regulations and legislation.
You will need to participate in a recorded discussion explaining how to adapt own leadership and management style for different situations and teams.
Management have to treat each situation or team as unique. They should not apply one size fits all. Each situation will have its own challenges and strengths which might not occur in others. For example, availability, training, experience, culture, contracts, agreed ways of working and resources. Other aspects can be based on learning styles. The behavior of a manager during crisis might not be compatible in a different clam situation.
You will need to participate in a recorded discussion describing how the values and culture of an adult social care organisation interact with own leadership behaviours.
These can either be compatible or in conflict. The organisation might be profit oriented and therefore providing inferior services such as the cheapest meals. On the other hand the organisation can be quality driven by ensuring they train their staff to the highest standards. Your own leadership behaviours can be based on being fair, inclusive, valuing staff, appreciating, aiming for the best and recognising good practice.