COE Outdoor Leadership & Group Facilitation 2

Question 1

A storm is building fast above treeline and the group is tired and debating where to go. Which leadership style fits best right now?

Accepted Answer

Directive, with the leader making a quick decision

Answer

When time is short and the risk is high, a directive style lets the group act quickly and safely.

Question 2

Under the conditional outlook on leadership (Priest & Gass), which two factors mainly decide how directive a leader should be?

Accepted Answer

How favorable the conditions are and the group's competence and commitment

Answer

The conditional outlook matches leadership style to how favorable the conditions are and to the group's competence and commitment.

Question 3

Two participants keep arguing about who leads navigation, and cliques are forming. According to Tuckman, which stage is the group in?

Accepted Answer

Storming

Answer

Conflict over roles, power, and direction is typical of the storming stage.

Question 4

In NOLS terms, which behavior is the best example of good 'expedition behavior'?

Accepted Answer

Taking on camp chores without being asked and checking on tentmates

Answer

Expedition behavior means acting for the good of the group, which includes pitching in and looking out for others.

Question 5

A participant who was not appointed as leader steers the group's decisions through skill and the group's trust. What is this person called?

Accepted Answer

Emergent leader

Answer

An emergent leader gains influence from the group's acceptance, not from a formal appointment.

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