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Servant leadership theory - Coggle Diagram
Servant leadership theory
characteristics
historical basis
Greenleaf centre for servant leadership
inspired by Hesse's novel Journey to the East
->travellers discovered the true leader of the group was the servant
rely on participative leadership
leaders shift authority to those who are being led
def
puts followers first
characteristics of servant leader
CPF HEALS CB(chibai)
->Conceptualisation, Persuasion, Foresight, Healing, Empathy, Awareness, Listening, Stewardship, Commitment to growth, Building community
model of servant leadership (refer to slide 10)
Servant leader behaviours
CHEEP CB
->Conceptualising, Helping followers grow, Emotional healing, Empowering, Putting followers first, Creating value for community, Behaving ethically
Outcomes
Organisational perf
Societal impact
Follower perf & growth
Antecedent conditions
Leader attributes
follower receptivity
context & culture
how does servant leadership work
works best when leaders are altruistic & have strong motivation to help others
Impt for followers to be receptive to this style of leadership
diff from many other leadership theories
Strengths
the Servant Leadership Questionnaire (SLQ) is a sound measure of servant leadership
emphasises that leaders should share control
Criticisms
researchers unable to reach consensus on common def for servant leadership
"putting others first" may conflict with other principles of leadership such as directing, concern for task
servant leadership may not be seen as actual "leadership"