1.5 - About University

10.6A SSESSING Y OUR G ROUP L EADERSHIP S KILLSInspired 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 professionsand professionals. [☛ 4.9 Professional Expertise]Stakeholder systems are becoming more complex, and more people require input intodecisions 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. Butcommitment isn’t automatic. It’s an outcome of effective leadership, and is enhancedby involving and informing people and encouraging them to influence decisions withintheir 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 FOR LEADING TEAMS AND GROUPS