The Leadership Game
Become a better leader
The purpose of this game is reflecting on how you function in your role as a leader. What is your vision on leadership and how do you put it into practice? Does your vision on leadership match that of your organization? What do your employees expect from you as a manager?
More information
The game consists of two parts:
1. Aspects of leadership (75 cards). These aspects (leadership is ...) describe a mix of behaviour, attitude and values and comprise six themes. The six themes are:
- Managing values (for example: treating everyone fairly).
- Aims and results (for example: bringing out the best in your employees).
- Managing people (for example: knowing what is going on among your employees).
- Managing (for example: setting and monitoring policies and procedures).
- Decision-making (for example: making sure that decisions are fully understood and supported by your employees).
- Self-management (for example: adjusting your own behaviour).
2. Pictures (40 cards). These photos and images can be used to discuss concepts of leadership.
Applications
The Leadership Game covers all the main aspects of leadership. Therefore, the game is suited for all kinds of managers, situations and visions on leadership. Applications include:
- Coaching managers
- Performance appraisal interviews with managers
- Coaching employees who are having difficulties with the leadership styles of their manager
- Peer-group coaching sessions in which managers give each other feedback
- Discussing what employees in a team expect from their manager
Specifications
- Durable box containing 115 full-colour cards and instructions for six methods of play
- Authors: Peter Gerrickens and Marijke Verstege
- ISBN: 97890-74123280
- Price: € 39,00 (excluding 21% VAT and shipping costs)
Other Languages
- Dutch version: Leiderschapsspel
- German version: Leadership Spiel
- Swedish version: see www.eccom.se
Rules for playing
Examples of the cards
