7Group‐Driven Theories
“In crowds we have unison, in groups harmony. We want the single voice but not the single note; that is the secret of the group.”
—MARY PARKER FOLLETT
Group‐driven leadership theories strongly emphasize the process dimension, examining how leadership unfolds in teams and in particular the role of leaders in shaping this. Follett's quote that opens the chapter recognizes the central thrust of this cluster of theories: the importance of moving from simple groups acting in unison to increasingly complex understandings of teams acting synergistically. Theories constituting this cluster include leader‐member exchange theory (LMX), team leadership, and shared leadership, each of which represents an evolution of thinking ...
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