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In ensuring that there is the appropriate level of participation in the
planning process, the chart below may be useful:

The planning continuum

Use of authority by the leader

Area of freedom for team members

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Leader Leader Leader Leader Leader Leader
makes ‘sells’ presents presents presents defines
a plan own ideas and tentative problem, limits; asks
and plan invites plan gets team to
announces it questions subject suggestions, make plan
to change makes plan

3 Briefing

Briefing or instructing a team is a basic leadership function conducted
usually in a face-to-face way. Any briefing is an opportunity to:
• create the right atmosphere
• promote teamwork

• get to know, encourage and motivate each individual.

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