Title: (Optional) Describe actions, attributes, roles, and responsibilities of effective leaders.
Course: Leadership Development Infusion Unit > Section: Examining Leadership

Description should include

- characterizing an effective leader
- citing examples of recognized leaders (current and historical)
- exploring future trends
- developing mission and vision statements
- setting short- and long-term goals
- managing resources (e.g., human, capital)
- developing teams
- motivating others
- communicating effectively
- evaluating risks
- making effective decisions
- monitoring progress
- evaluating and documenting lessons learned
- identifying stakeholders
- managing stakeholder relationships.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is a leader? Why are leaders important?
- What criteria do people use to evaluate the effectiveness of a leader?
- What distinguishes effective leadership from ineffective leadership?
- Where do people acquire beliefs and attitudes about leaders and leadership?
- Why does a leader need ethical standards to be effective?
- What characteristics should one develop to enhance leadership skills?
- How do effective leaders communicate vision or goals to the team?
- What leadership characteristics can be developed through training?
- What factors determine whether a person has the potential to be a good leader (i.e., are leaders born or made)?
- What is the role of active listening in effective leadership?