Action-Centered Leadership

The video discusses Jean Adair's theory on effective leadership, highlighting three key activities: achieving tasks, building and maintaining the team, and developing the individual. Each activity is crucial for organizational success, team cohesion, and personal growth. The integration of these elements is depicted as a Venn diagram, where the optimal leadership approach balances task, team, and individual orientations to meet organizational needs.

What is the primary focus of the first group of activities in Jean Adair's leadership theory?

• Creating a fun work environment

• Developing individual skills

• Achieving organizational tasks

• Building personal relationships

Which of the following is essential for building and maintaining a team according to the video?

• Assembling individuals with complementary skills

• Fostering a competitive environment

• Focusing solely on individual achievements

• Hiring individuals with similar skills

How can leaders ensure team members remain motivated?

• By reducing workload

• By offering frequent promotions

• By providing unlimited resources

• By aligning individual goals with organizational goals

What is the focus of the final group of activities in Adair's theory?

• Developing the individual

• Building the team

• Achieving tasks

• Increasing profits

In the Venn diagram model, what is the 'sweet spot' for effective leadership?

• Balancing task, team, and individual orientations

• Ignoring individual needs

• Focusing solely on task orientation

• Prioritizing team orientation over others