Unit 8 - Communication, Coaching and Conflict Discussion

Unit Checklist

In this unit, you are expected to:

• Read Chapter 6 in textbook (Leadership Theory, Application, & Skill Development . Sixth Edition, by Robert Lussier and Christopher Achua ISBN 978-1-285-86635-2.)
• Watch Conflict Lecture (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48QM4bQnRfM)
  • As you watch this, think of situations when you used each of the conflict management styles. Were you using the appropriate style for the situation?
• Participate in Leading discussion

Leading discussion

Do leaders tend to give more criticism or more coaching feedback? What is the difference? How can leaders improve? Give an example of a leader (can be a coach) that demonstrated these characteristics. What difference did this make on your performance?