Tools of leadership - DOE-HDBK-1143-2001

Radiological Control Training for Supervisors

DOE-HDBK-1143-2001

Student's Guide

III. Tools of leadership

A. Providing vision

A good leader provides vision for the work unit.

The vision is a clear, concise view of what the

work unit is striving to accomplish. The vision for

the work unit should be consistent with the vision

of the organization.

Ideally, the vision for the work unit will be

developed with input by the work unit.

If a vision is clearly stated and accepted by the

work unit, it becomes a goal of each member of

the unit.

B. Coaching/mentoring

One of the roles of a leader is to develop his or

her workers. Leaders are in the best position to

see individual efforts and how they help to

achieve or hinder goals. By coaching or

mentoring, a leader can guide a worker toward

goal attainment.

Coaching and mentoring include the following:

Help each worker set goals and identify

barriers to overcome.

Solicit ideas and assistance from workers in

solving problems that arise in the

organization.

Know the deficiencies of employees and

develop a plan for them to acquire the

knowledge and skill needed. Feedback and

training will facilitate development of

employee knowledge and skills.

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