Title: (Optional) Describe the characteristics of effective stakeholders.
Course: Leadership Development Infusion Unit > Section: Examining Leadership

Description should include the

- definition of a stakeholder
- importance of stakeholders
- concept of an effective stakeholder as a person who is
  - motivated
  - a good communicator
  - reliable
  - dedicated
  - highly disciplined in carrying out assigned tasks
  - assertive (e.g., able to offer suggestions to leaders)
  - able to give and receive constructive criticism
  - a critical thinker.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is a transactional relationship?
- What characteristics might a leader want to see in his/her stakeholders?
- Why do effective stakeholders need to be critical thinkers?
- What are some examples of occupations in which the ability to follow is more important than the ability to lead?
- How is an effective stakeholder able to work both collaboratively and independently?
- Who is an example of a leader who has demonstrated strong leadership qualities? What characteristics made that leader effective?
- How do leaders inspire and motivate their teams to achieve common goals?