10.6
ASSESSING YOUR GROUPLEADERSHIPSKILLS
Inspired by William Dyer and numerous other sources.More and more work is being done in groups and teams, because:
✔ Organizations and technology are becoming more complex. To get the job done today,
leaders need to be skilled at marshaling complementary skills from a wide range of pro-
fessions and professionals. [☛4.9 Professional Expertise]
✔ Stakeholder systems are becoming more complex, and more people require input into
decisions in return for their support. [☛5.7 Stakeholder Groups]
✔ Commitment, as opposed to compliance, is needed in knowledge-based organizations.
Committed people generate higher-quality, more innovative products and services. But
commitment isn’t automatic. It’s an outcome of effective leadership, and is enhanced
by involving and informing people and encouraging them to influence decisions with-
in their workgroups or teams.Rate your group leadership skills from 1 = Definitely needs improvement, to 5 = Very capable.
Helping a Group Get Established:
1 2 3 4 5 I can help a group establish its purpose and goals.
1 2 3 4 5 I can help a group establish its ground rules.
1 2 3 4 5 I can help a group clarify roles and individual accountabilities.
1 2 3 4 5 I can help a group deal with start-up difficulties.
[☛2.6 Clarifying Purpose, 2.7 Goal Statements, 10.8 Ground Rules, 11.1 Process Cycle]Group Dynamics:
1 2 3 4 5 I understand the stages of group development.
1 2 3 4 5 In a group, I am simultaneously conscious of process (how issues are being dealt with)
and content (what is being dealt with).
1 2 3 4 5 I can be helpful at either the content or the process level.
1 2 3 4 5 I can help a group deal with emotional issues and conflict.
1 2 3 4 5 I can give and receive feedback in a group setting.
[☛8.6 Communication 101, 10.1 HiPo Teams, 11.1 Process Cycle, 12.7 Dealing with Conflict]Leading a Specific Group Session:
1 2 3 4 5 I can help a group clarify its purpose for a meeting.
1 2 3 4 5 I understand and can help a group establish the expected results of a meeting.
1 2 3 4 5 I can help a group establish suitable roles for a meeting.
1 2 3 4 5 I understand and can help a group with a process agenda for a meeting.
1 2 3 4 5 I can elicit participation at meetings.
1 2 3 4 5 I can make information visible.
1 2 3 4 5 I can use audiovisuals effectively.
1 2 3 4 5 I can keep a meeting on time and on track.
1 2 3 4 5 I can help a group close on decisions and plans.314 SECTION 10 TOOLS FORLEADINGTEAMS ANDGROUPS