This lecture provides an overview of the skills approach to leadership as found in Leadership: theory and practice. This chapter presents the following content: Skills Approach Perspective, three-skill approach (Katz, 1955), skills-based model (Mumford, et al, 2000), how does the skills approach work? | Leadership Northouse, 4th edition Chapter 3 - Skills Approach Overview Skills Approach Perspective Three-Skill Approach (Katz, 1955) Skills-Based Model (Mumford, et al, 2000) How Does the Skills Approach Work? Skills Approach Description Leader-centered perspective Emphasis on skills and abilities that can be learned and developed Leadership skills - The ability to use one’s knowledge and competencies to accomplish a set of goals and objectives Perspective Definition Three-Skill Approach (Katz, 1955) Technical Skill Human Skill Conceptual Skill Basic Administrative Skills – Katz (1955) Management Skills Necessary at Various Levels of an Organization Leaders need all three skills – but, skill ability/ importance changes based on level of management Technical Skill Technical skill - having knowledge about and being proficient in a specific type of work or activity. Specialized competencies Analytical ability Capability to use appropriate tools and techniques Technical skills involve hands-on ability with a product or process Most important at lower levels of management Human Skill Human skill – having knowledge about and being able to work with people. Awareness of one’s own perspective and others’ perspectives at the same time People skills help a leader to assist group members in working cooperatively to achieve common goals Creates an atmosphere of trust where members feel they can become involved and impact decisions in the organization Important at all levels of the organization Conceptual Skill Conceptual skill - the ability to do the mental work of shaping meaning of organizational policy or issues (what company stands for and where it’s going) Works easily with abstraction and hypothetical notions Central to creating and articulating a vision and strategic plan for an organization Most important at top management levels Skills-Based Model Skills Model Perspective Skills-Based Model Competencies Individual Attributes Leadership Outcomes Career Experiences . | Leadership Northouse, 4th edition Chapter 3 - Skills Approach Overview Skills Approach Perspective Three-Skill Approach (Katz, 1955) Skills-Based Model (Mumford, et al, 2000) How Does the Skills Approach Work? Skills Approach Description Leader-centered perspective Emphasis on skills and abilities that can be learned and developed Leadership skills - The ability to use one’s knowledge and competencies to accomplish a set of goals and objectives Perspective Definition Three-Skill Approach (Katz, 1955) Technical Skill Human Skill Conceptual Skill Basic Administrative Skills – Katz (1955) Management Skills Necessary at Various Levels of an Organization Leaders need all three skills – but, skill ability/ importance changes based on level of management Technical Skill Technical skill - having knowledge about and being proficient in a specific type of work or activity. Specialized competencies Analytical ability Capability to use appropriate tools and techniques Technical skills involve .
