Leadership Styles for Business Success
Year 13 Business Studies Standard 91505 Understanding Different Leadership Approaches
WALT & Success Criteria
WALT: Identify and analyze five key leadership styles used in business Success Criteria: Define each leadership style accurately Success Criteria: Provide real-world examples of each style Success Criteria: Evaluate the effectiveness of different styles in various business contexts
Collaborative Leadership
Leaders work alongside team members as equals Decisions made through group consensus Emphasizes shared responsibility and collective input Example: Satya Nadella's approach at Microsoft
Distributed Leadership
Leadership responsibilities spread across multiple people Different leaders emerge based on expertise and situation Reduces dependency on single leader Example: Google's project-based leadership structure
Transformational vs Transactional Leadership
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Leadership Style Identification Activity
Work in pairs to analyze the leadership scenario provided Identify which leadership style is being demonstrated Justify your choice with specific evidence Be prepared to share your analysis with the class
Situational Leadership
Leadership style adapts based on the situation and followers' needs Considers task complexity and team maturity Flexible approach using different styles as needed Example: Richard Branson's adaptive approach at Virgin Group
Critical Thinking Question
Which leadership style would be most effective for a New Zealand startup facing rapid growth? Consider: Team experience, market uncertainty, need for innovation Discuss with your neighbor for 3 minutes Be ready to justify your choice
Extension Activity for Advanced Learners
Research a New Zealand business leader and their leadership style Analyze how their style contributed to business success or failure Create a mini-presentation for next lesson Consider cultural factors specific to New Zealand business environment
Summary & Next Steps
Five leadership styles: Collaborative, Distributed, Transformational, Transactional, Situational Each style has strengths and appropriate contexts Effective leaders often combine multiple styles Next lesson: Applying leadership styles to case studies