For this week’s forum read Chapter 3 “Skills Approach” in the Northouse text as provided here: Northouse Chapter 3 Link

For this week’s forum read Chapter 3 “Skills Approach” in the Northouse text as provided here: Northouse Chapter 3 Link

Study Figure 3.2 “Three Components of the Skills Model”.

Review the three (3) case studies provided in your text. Case study 3.1, 3.2 or 3.3.

Case study 3.1 – if your last name begins with the letters A – H

Based on the skills perspective, answer the three questions provided at the end of your selected case study. You should have three separate paragraphs. Repeat the question before your answers so your classmates can see the question. Your total post this week should be at least 250 words not counting the repeated questions.

MODEL ANSWER

Question 1: Based on the skills approach, how would you assess Dr. Wood’s leader-ship and his relationship to the members of the Elder Care Project team? Will the project be successful? Despite Dr. Wood being a renowned competent researcher in the region, he lacks the human skills necessary for effective working with his colleagues in the team. As the principal investigator, it is expected of him to lead the team in working towards the common objective. However, this is not the case as shown in the scenario; he tends to work on tasks on his own (Northouse, 2012). Team collaboration expects that the leader motivates and recognizes the contribution of the team members. On the contrary, Dr. Wood does not accomplish this teamwork expectation. He also lacks…