Unit 1: The Principles of Leadership and Management in Adult Social Care

1. Understand leadership and management theories and styles

• 1.1 Explain the differences between leadership and management
• 1.2 Explain why managers in adult social care need both leadership and management skills
• 1.3 Explain key theories of leadership and management
• 1.4 Analyse how theoretical models can be used in own leadership and management
• 1.5 Analyse the range of different leadership styles
• 1.6 Analyse how coaching and mentoring can be used to compliment leadership style

2. Understand leadership and management in adult social care

• 2.1 Analyse the impact of internal and external drivers on leadership and management in adult social care services
• 2.2 Explain the role of leadership and management skills in adult social care services
• 2.3 Explain how to adapt own leadership and management style for: • different situations • different teams
• 2.4 Evaluate the interaction between the values and culture of an adult social care organisation and own leadership behaviours