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# 3.2 Influencing the practice of others

In Activity 5 you explore the idea that leadership can also be demonstrated by people who are not managers, in the sense of influencing the practice of others.

## Activity 5 Leadership qualities and skills for social workers

Allow about 15 minutes

#### Part A

Write two suggestions about how you can contribute to leadership in your workplace.

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## Comment

The material you have read so far may have prompted you to identify personal and professional qualities arising from everyday social work practice which – directly or indirectly – help to develop leadership.

#### Part B

Audios 4–6 give you a chance to hear June, Sophie and Roseann’s views on how the concepts of leadership and management can help social workers in everyday practice.

#### Audio 4: June Sadd

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#### Audio 5: Sophie Terrill

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#### Audio 6: Roseann Connolly

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## Going further: management, leadership and change

You can find further materials about leadership in the following OpenLearn free course: Groups and teamwork .

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