Topic 2.1 1 Leadership Models (DOPP)
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
1.Discussion
Look at these quotes. What do you think of them?
” There’s a difference between being a leader and being a boss. Both are based on authority. A boss demands blind obedience; a leader earns authority through understanding and trust.” – Klaus Balkenhol
” The key to successful leadership is influence, not authority.” – Kenneth H. Blanchard
” The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.” – Ronald Reagan
2.Vocabulary – Leader characteristics
- Discuss with a partner if you have made the same choices.
- Which adjectives would you use to describe yourself?
- Which ones might others use to describe you?
3.Text comprehension
- Can you think of any other things good managers do?
- Do you think you would be a good manager?
4. Common leadership word families
Now make a sentence for each of the words you added to the box.
5.Verbs related to management
6. Bad phrases related to management
What other things do bad managers do? Work with a partner and discuss your ideas.
Talking Point
Answer any of the questions below in pairs or small groups.
- What leadership qualities do you think you have?
- Do you think that being a manager is a good job? Why/why not?
- What do you think are the hardest things about being a manager?
- What do you think are the differences between being a leader and a manager? Are there any?