A model for selecting leadership styles.
Occupational therapists lead a variety of groups during their professional activities. Such groups include therapy groups, treatment teams and management meetings. Therefore it is important for each therapist to understand theories of leadership and be able to select the most effective style for him or herself in specific situations. This paper presents a review of leadership theory and research as well as therapeutic groups. It then integrates these areas to assist students and new therapists in identifying a style that is effective for a particular group.
Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK.
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