the term used to describe the person in a group who performs the activities that are associated with being the leader. Increase cohesion, reduce interpersonal conflict, motivate action.
FUNCTIONAL LEADER: "Joe was the functional leader for the next project."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "FUNCTIONAL LEADER," in PsychologyDictionary.org, May 11, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/functional-leader/ (accessed February 7, 2023).
