THE IA

LEADER
ARE YOU A
LEADER?
Look behind you
and see if someone is
following you
If no one is following,
you are just
TAKING A WALK.
 LEADERSHIP

 Process of directing and influencing the

task related activities of the members which
involves motivation, direction, supervision,
guidance and evaluation of group members
for the purpose of accomplishing the task.
WHO IS AN IA LEADER?

 An IA member chosen by other IA

members through election. He is
expected to lead them in performing
their tasks and responsibilities
relative to irrigation so they can
attain the goals and objectives of the
association.
BASIC QUALITIES OF AN IA LEADER
1. Has initiative
2. Willing to assume responsibilities
3. Can be relied upon
4. Possesses basic skills in relating with others
5. Must be functionally literate
6. Has basic analytical skills
7. Manifests collective style of leadership,
believes in it and is willing to practice it.
BASIC CRITERIA

1. A member in good standing

2. Know how to read and write
3. Must posses good moral character and
reputation in the community.
4. Can lead farmers’ meeting
5. Must actually engage in farming
6. Must not be less than 18 years old
CATEGORIES OF AN IA LEADER
 ADVANCE
 INTERMEDIATE
 BACKWARD/
LAGGING
 ADVANCED
1. Has initiative; works without being prodded
2. Manifest diligence in work and sincere in his
undertakings and in dealing with others
3. Demonstrate basic problem solving and decision
making skills
4. Knows how to relate/deal with different levels of
IA members
5. Practices collective leadership
6. Accept constructive criticisms and is willing to
rectify errors
INTERMEDIATE
1. Understands and sees the need for change but
is somehow reluctant to assume
responsibilities
2. Has less initiative; needs intensive assistance
from the leaders in accomplishing assigned
tasks. He needs some prodding in order to
act.
3. Demonstrates basic problem solving and
decision making skills.
 BACKWARD/LAGGING
1. Usually influences be decadent and feudal
beliefs/practices. Reluctant to assume major
responsibilities or participate in mass actions.

2. Has no initiative. Takes action only with

intensive assistance/motivation
from his recognized/respective
leaders.
 ADVANCED

INTERMEDIATE

LAGGING