Leadership Theories: Great Man Theory, Trait Theory, Behavioural Theories, Contingency Theories, Transactional Theories and Transformational Theories.

Leadership Theory

Great Man Theory, Trait Theory, Behavioural Theories, Contingency Theories, Transactional Theories and Transformational Theories.

Authentic Leadership, Charismatic Leadership, Transformational Leadership

1. Table of contents
2. Introduction

• Define authentic leadership (shamir et al, other journal articles)

3. Self Awareness

• Define
• Describe the stages and phases on the Journey to Authentic Leadership.
• Explain the benefits of Self Awareness and how to develop it.
• Describe the Johari Window and how to use the framework.

4. Values

• Define values and morals
• Explain how our values are formed and why they are important
• Describe how to identify and prioritise your values
• Identify how values can be tested and how they are often in conflict
• Explain Leadership Principles and Ethical Boundaries

5. Motivation

• Define
• Why is motivation is important in Authentic Leadership
• Identify different sources and types of motivation
• Describe the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic motivators
• How to find your Motivated Capabilities

6. Conclusion

– Driven from analysis presented within discussion

7. Recommendations – How to become an authentic leader
8. Appendices

– Bibliography

Appropriate structure (introduction subheadings)

Evidence of independent research

Explanation and critique of relevant theory

Discussion/argument logical

Summarising of key points