Editing Functional leadership model (section)

==The eight functions of leadership==
Adair noted the following 8 key functions for which team leaders are responsible.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2022-02-14 |title=Functional Leadership: All You Need To Know |url=https://totempool.com/blog/functional-leadership/ |access-date=2022-03-19 |website=Totempool |language=en-US}}</ref> (Examples are given in brackets)

# ''Defining the task'', (by setting clear objectives through [[SMART criteria|SMART]] goals)
# ''Planning'', (by looking at alternative ways to achieve the task and having contingency plans in case of problems)
# ''Briefing the team'', (by creating the right team climate, fostering synergy, and making the most of each individual through knowing them well)
# ''Controlling what happens'', (by being efficient in terms of getting maximum results from minimum resources)
# ''Evaluating results'', (by assessing consequences and identifying how to improve performance)
# ''Motivating individuals'', (by using both external motivators such as rewards and incentives as well as eliciting internal motivators on the part of each team player)
# ''Organizing people'', (by organizing self and others through good time management, personal development, and delegation)
# ''Setting an example'', (by recognizing that people observe their leaders and copy what they do).