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What is good leadership?

What is good leadership?

Unit of Work – Resource ID No: LEAD1

This topic will develop students’ awareness of the characteristics and types of leaders.
This topic is made up of six parts. You can present them individually or let them follow on depending on the needs of your students and the time you have available.

Learning Intentions

When students have finished this topic, they will:

  • Develop their own definition(s) of a leader
  • Develop an awareness of the attributes of leaders
  • Develop an awareness of the different ways of leading
  • Research a leader of their choice
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of that leader

They will learn these skills by:

  • Participating in group discussions
  • Watching a video
  • Completing a short research project or creating a short video
  • Writing or recording an evaluation

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Features of good leadership – Charlie King

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Features of good leadership – Ian McAdam

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Features of good leadership – Aaron Motlop

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Part 1 Resources – What makes someone a leader?

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Ali Mills – Musician, actor, writer, director

Gary Lang – Dance

Justin Miller – Marathon runner

Simone Liddy – Pharmacist & Medical Student

David Woodroffe – Criminal Justice Lawyer

Nana

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Part 2 Resources – Who inspires me?

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Storyboard worksheet

Part 3 Resources – Do all people lead the same way?

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Leadership styles presentation

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Part 4 Resources – How can leaders make a difference?

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Nicky Winmar presentation

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Part 5 Resources – What makes a good leader?

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Part 6 Resources (optional) – Am I a leader?

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