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Skills Theory

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The three-skill approach argued that effective leadership required three skills: technical, human and conceptual skills. Technical skill refers to proficiency in a specific activity or type of work. Human skill refers to being able to work with people and conceptual skill refers to the ability to work with broad concepts and ideas.

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Leader-Member Exchange Theory

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Originally referred to as the “vertical dyad linkage theory,” Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) has been the subject of much research (and an upgraded name). These relationships are referred to as vertical dyads. These relationships are referred to as vertical dyads. Intro to Leadership Theory. Why Theory.

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Style Theory

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At the core of all style theories is the idea that leaders engage in two distinct types of behavior: task behaviors and relationship behaviors. How leaders combine these two behaviors determines their leadership effectiveness. Intro to Leadership Theory. Why Theory. A Word on Theory. Trait Theory.