Personal Leadership journey: Reflections, Challenges, and Growth – Essay

Assignment Overview

Learners will be required to write a reflective essay on their personal leadership journey. For your main leadership assignment, I am asking you to concentrate on leadership within your own personal context. You’ll be asked to refer to the literature and theories of leadership but focus on your role as a leader. You’ll describe a leadership challenge that you face. Referencing the module materials and any extra materials you find, you will describe how you approach and deal with the particular leadership challenge that you face. Part of the assignment will include an element of personal reflection where you will think about how you have approached the leadership challenge and possible considerations for your future role as a leader.

Essay Requirements

The essay should cover the following aspects (not limited to):

• Describe the evolution of leadership theory and how it has influenced their understanding of leadership.
• Examine the importance of leadership theory and apply it to an organisational setting they are familiar with.
• Evaluate their own leadership style and discuss the implications of this in their role as a leader.
• Understand why change-oriented behaviours are important for effective leadership.
• Recognise what traits and skills are most relevant for effective leadership.
• Demonstrate how leaders can influence group processes and improve performance.

The essay should be well-structured, with clear headings for each section, and should include real-life examples and reflections.

Possible Project Types

There are various types of projects students can undertake to apply leadership principles:

• Leadership Change Initiative: Students can propose and implement a leadership-related change or improvement within their chosen environment. This could involve team development, conflict resolution, or process optimization.
• Leadership Analysis and Recommendation: Students can analyze the leadership practices within their chosen environment and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Leadership Development Plan: Students can create leadership development plans for themselves or others within the chosen context, outlining steps for skill enhancement and personal growth.
• Leadership Case Study: Ask students to investigate and write a case study on a real leadership situation they have encountered or observed, analyzing the leadership dynamics and outcomes.