QUALITIES OF EFFECTIVE LEADERS
MUHAMMAD NAZIM BIN ABD RAHMAN NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (INTAN)
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SHARING KNOWLEDGE OUTLINE Nine (9) Qualities of Effective Leaders The Followers Views Islamic Perspective of Four (4) Qualities of A Good Leader
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NINE (9) QUALITIES OF EFFECTIVE LEADERS
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QUALITY 1 – HAVING A CLEAR VISION
Having a clear view of the future, of all the different objectives that must be achieve to get there
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QUALITY 2 – HAVING CLEAR VALUES Stand on clear values and solid principles Maintaining and upholding integrity always This, in turn will inspire others to follow in the same footsteps
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Well versed with all the essential knowledge including the tasks; responsibilities; resources location as well as allocation; and the way the organisation works in relation to its environment 6
Provide an engaging vision which inspire others into action Able to show subordinates the good things that they are capable of Able to tap subordinates strengths, of which they themselves do not know existed Able to uncover and develop subordinates potentials
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Effective leaders set good example for others to follow Their words and behaviors are consistent with each other Example they set, generate trust hence, easier to follow
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Effective leaders accept total personal responsibility for every thought, action and result. Never complain or blame others
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Effective leaders are brave They have the courage to do the right thing They have the courage to make decisions They are not afraid of taking calculated risks and they handle their fear well
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Cooperation is the key – able to show people that you care for them and always maintain strong networking connection
Next is collaboration – the ability to work together with others who are usually outside your circle of control 11
Always look for opportunities to continuously improve themselves, their subordinates and their organisations Believe in adding value whenever and wherever they can
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FOLLOWERS’ VIEW OF EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP Think explicitly about their leadership role Share information Confident enough to Develop awareness make mistakes, and self-belief admit mistakes and Focus externally – learn from mistakes listen, support, Direct coaching provide feedback and coach Delegate authority as well as responsibility Display integrity in decision making and (The Effective Leader take decisions – Rupert Eales-White)
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Does not listen to staffs Failed to delegate Showed no interest in staffs Does not respect staffs Gave feedback to a third party Does not give praise when praise is due Showed favoritism – one rule for one, another for others Closed-mindedness
Criticized staffs in front of others Took personal credit for staffs ideas Always taking control (micro manage) Bully staffs Does not give staffs the tools to do the job Does not keep staffs informed Does not set clear objectives (The Effective Leader – Rupert Eales-White)
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QUALITIES OF A GOOD LEADER [ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE] In Islamic Teaching, the best example of a good leader is The Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. And the main four qualities which The Prophet shows are:
Tabligh [To deliver beneficial knowledge] Fatanah [Wise]
Siddiq [Truthful] Amanah [Upholding Trusts / Trustworthy]
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Questions & Answer Session
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That is why I am motivated to be a follower for ever and ever ‌
The more I think of it ‌ the more I realize that it is a huge responsibility in being a leader‌
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