Learning Objectives

After studying this chapter, you should be able to:

• Describe the skills approach
• Explain how the skills approach works
• Discuss the strengths and criticisms of the skills approach
• Recognize applications of the skills approach

Chapter Outline

Description

Three-Skill Approach

Technical Skill

Human Skill

Conceptual Skill

Summary of the Three-Skill Approach

Skills Model

Competencies

Individual Attributes

Leadership Outcomes

Career Experiences

Environmental Influences

Summary of the Skills Model

How Does the Skills Approach Work?

Strengths

Criticisms

Application

Case Studies

Case 3.1 A Strained Research Team

Case 3.2 A Shift for Lieutenant Colonel Adams

Case 3.3 Andy’s Recipe

Leadership Instrument

Skills Inventory

Summary

References