Explain what you consider a good leader, in the workplace, does and how this impacts on organisational success. In particular consider the communication skills that good leaders demonstrate.

Why are good communication and interpersonal skills so important? Why should leaders investigate incidents promptly and communicate the results clearly to relevant groups and individuals?

How might the behavioural characteristics demonstrated by leaders affect the other personnel in the organisation; that is, does good leadership impact on the ability of individuals and teams to perform to the required standards?

Consider and discuss the role that good leaders play with regard to risk minimisation/ mitigation.

Consider also:

1. How good networking skills will support good leadership.
2. What contribution a good leader can make to the development and maintenance of high performing teams.
3. How a leader can ensure that their own competencies are current and suited to their role.
4. What the role of a leader is, with regard to communicating, to the members of the organisation and to relevant stakeholders, the legislation, codes of practice and any by-laws applicable to operation of the business.