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* Requires a '''specific''' and '''acquired''' skillset; and, | * Requires a '''specific''' and '''acquired''' skillset; and, | ||
* Is '''equal''' to other roles in NET. | * Is '''equal''' to other roles in NET. | ||
{{Quote|text='''''The question, ‘Who ought to be boss?’ is like asking, ‘Who ought to be the tenor in the quartet?’ Obviously, the man who can sing tenor.'''''|sign='' Henry Ford''}} | {{Quote|text='''''The question, ‘Who ought to be boss?’ is like asking, ‘Who ought to be the tenor in the quartet?’ Obviously, the man who can sing tenor.'''''|sign='' Henry Ford''}} | ||
On the first point, a volunteer can train, study, and work to gain leadership skills. Similar to an Amateur Radio Operator (ARO) learning to operate a radio through training and experience, Team Leaders can learn the skills necessary for effective leadership. | On the first point, a volunteer can train, study, and work to gain leadership skills. Similar to an Amateur Radio Operator (ARO) learning to operate a radio through training and experience, Team Leaders can learn the skills necessary for effective leadership. | ||
Second, in NET, roles are filled by individuals with the skills, training, and experience that make them effective in that role. "Team Leader" is one of those roles, equal to other roles, and carried out by individuals with the leadership skillset. Importantly, this also means that the title of "Team Leader" does not imply coercive power over other Team Members. Nonetheless, though Team Leaders and Team Members are considered equal, a leadership role implies "followers". This will take us to the next Leadership Concept. | Second, in NET, roles are filled by individuals with the skills, training, and experience that make them effective in that role. "Team Leader" is one of those roles, equal to other roles, and carried out by individuals with the leadership skillset. Importantly, this also means that the title of "Team Leader" does not imply coercive power over other Team Members. Nonetheless, though Team Leaders and Team Members are considered equal, a leadership role implies "followers". This will take us to the next Leadership Concept. | ||
{{Quote|text='''''Leadership is a series of behaviors rather than a role for heroes.'''''|sign='' Margaret Wheatley''}} | |||