Physical Education A-Level
Emergent leader
What Emergent leader means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Emergent leader
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A leader who emerges from within the group because members recognise qualities such as ability, confidence or communication.
Topics that use Emergent leader
- Leadership (AQA A-Level)
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- Interactionist theory of leadership
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