Notes

And then, there is the Emergent Theory of Leadership. This theory focuses on leadership that springs up naturally within a group, following the interactions with its members, and with the help of the individual's inbuilt qualities, even without any official appointment. These qualities could be the ability to influence others towards achieving a common goal, flexibility, and being able to adapt to changing circumstances. Also, previous experience in a similar field could have helped shape the individual's behaviour, like in my case, before I was officially appointed as the team leader. Due to the experience I gained from my previous employment, I was able to play the role indirectly by motivating and supporting other team members, especially those newly employed, on how to do their jobs effectively in line with the organization's policy. That made my transition fully into the role seamless after passing the interview and being confirmed officially.

In summary, the various kinds of leadership theories give a deeper understanding of the different leadership styles and how best they can be applied to suit different situations. A common factor in all the leadership theories is the emphasis on the individual's behaviour, traits, and prevailing circumstances where they work. Some of these qualities may include but are not limited to, flexibility, adaptability, and being able to motivate or influence other members toward achieving the organization's set goals. For leaders to be really effective in their roles, they may need a combination of some of these qualities at any given instance, as well as knowing which strategy is most suitable.