**Multiple Assignment** Journal Entry, Step 1 Record in Your Leadership Map Review the instructions for the Leadership Map_Exercise to understand the purpose of this activity for Step 1. Read the inst

**Multiple Assignment** Journal Entry, Step 1 Record in Your Leadership Map Review the instructions for the Leadership Map_Exercise to understand the purpose of this activity for Step 1. Read the inst
Leadership Map Exercise Step 2: Assessing my Current Level of Proficiency As you go through the weekly modules, use this assessment log to record what you have learned from self-assessments and reflections. Record your thoughts in Step 2 journal. You can copy the table below into your Step 2 journal or create a new format. You can add rows to the table below, as you need them. Regardless of the format, record into the same log each week to build your leadership ideas. Do not create a new journal entry for each week’s recording. Purpose of the assessment log: This log will help you identify your current traits and skills. It will help you keep track of what is required for you to be able to model your desired leadership style (Column 1). You will use it to assess your current proficiency (Column 2) compared to the requirements in Column 1. This Step 2 assessment log will help you complete Assignment# 2 due at the of Module 5 and worth 200 possible points. See more information on this assignment at the end of this document. Column 1 Style Requirements Column 2 My Self-Assessment What do I need to do so that I can model my desired leadership style? Below are requirements of my desired leadership style (i.e. competences, skills, knowledge, traits, experiences, etc.) What is my current level of ability in each of these areas? My assessment and rating of my proficiency are: Skills Module 1, 2 & 3 Low Medium High Accountability – ability to account for one’s actions Prioritization – ability to arrange or deal with order of importance Relationships – ability to build trust with others, and form and maintain relationships Critical Thinking – ability to objectively analyze a situation and evaluate the pros, cons and implications of a course of action Cultural Competence and Diversity – ability to acknowledge and appreciate differences and similarities among people, and build relationships among different types of people and ideas Skills Module 1, 2 & 3 Low Medium High Self-Confidence – have a positive feeling of one’s ability to accomplish certain or general activities in life, social, physical, work, or individual situations; a belief that one’s self and capabilities are equal to most any task Interpersonal Sensitivity – have accurate and/or appropriate perceptions, judgments, and responses with respect to one another Decision Making – obtain the mental process to select a course of action among several alternative scenarios Creativity and Innovation- ability to examine the norm and look for better ways of doing things and developing new approaches Addition: In the next rows, add any other skills you believe are important and based on what you learned in Modules 1, 2 & 3. MBTI Module 3 Low Medium High Refer to Module 3 and record your MBTI type (enter your four letter type): ___________________ Based on your MBTI type, list below what you have learned about traits and behaviors required for your leadership style? List any additional traits and behaviors that would be important for you to possess in order to model your desired leadership style. EI Level Module 3 Low Medium High In Module 3, assess your level of EI based on Goleman’s Model of Emotional Intelligence. Indicate if your level is low, medium or high for each of the following traits. Self-awareness – the ability to know one’s emotions, strengths, weaknesses, drives, values, and goals, and their impact on others Self-regulation- the ability to control or redirect one’s disruptive emotions and impulses Motivation – have the drive to achieve for the sake of achievement Empathy – ability to consider others’ feelings, especially when making decisions Social skill – ability to manage relationships to move people in desired directions Module 4 Low Medium High Refer to Modules 4 addressing trends in: Leadership in a Global, multi cultural and virtual society And Communication issues Add any new skills or criteria you believe would be important for you to possess to be the leader you desire. Assignment# 2 – Self-Assessment Log In most modules you will be asked to complete certain activities, such as self-assessment and reflections, to determine your leadership skills and traits. You are to enter this information weekly. Your recordings will be reviewed by your instructor. In Module 5 you are to submit a final log by using the information recorded in your Step 2 journal on a weekly basis. More details for this assignment are located in Module 1. 7
**Multiple Assignment** Journal Entry, Step 1 Record in Your Leadership Map Review the instructions for the Leadership Map_Exercise to understand the purpose of this activity for Step 1. Read the inst
Instructions: Assignment 2 Assignment Requirements Work Submitted Assignment# 2 – Self-Assessment Log What is my current level of proficiency compared to what is required of my desired leadership style? Assess yourself on the requirements of your desired leadership style. Determine your current level of proficiency. Use information you entered into Step 2 of your journal. Assessment Log: Complete the activities in each module to determine leadership skills and traits. In your self-assessment log in the journal, document your findings from the activities, such as results from self-assessments, reflections and readings. In your self-assessment log, add a brief reflection on what you learned each week. Due Date: Complete your self-assessment log and have it finished by the end of Module 5 The due date for this assignment is provided in the course syllabus.
**Multiple Assignment** Journal Entry, Step 1 Record in Your Leadership Map Review the instructions for the Leadership Map_Exercise to understand the purpose of this activity for Step 1. Read the inst
Leadership Map Exercise Introduction The leadership map is a tool to help you on your leadership development journey. Use this map as a working document to: develop an idea of your desired leadership style, record what you have learned from self-assessments, and create a plan to work on your developmental gaps in order to help form your leadership style. As you go through the modules, you will be asked to update the leadership map worksheets weekly as you learn from the activities, readings and exercises in the modules. The leadership map will help you complete Assignments 1, 2 and 3, which are separate from this exercise and graded. The leadership map worksheets are located within the assignments and within Files. There are three separate journals for each worksheet and include: Step 1: Defining My Leadership Style Step 2: Assessing My Current Level of Proficiency Step 3: My Leadership Development Plan Your Leadership Journey As with any journey, you start with an idea or vision of where you want to go, an understanding of where you are as you begin, and a plan that can help you get to where you want to finish. The same process is true for a leadership journey. The leadership map has three steps and includes the following: Step 1: Determine the kind of leadership style you want to model First, you will need to have a vision of the leadership style you want to model. In this exercise you will answer the following questions: What would you be doing as a leader? What are the values to help you live your leadership style? What are the skills, experiences, and traits required to help you be that kind of leader? The last question will be explored more in Step 2 of this exercise. Step 2: Identify your current level of proficiency in your desired leadership style To determine where you are in your current level of abilities, you will need to reflect and complete some self-assessments. In other words, you will review the level or proficiency required of a leadership style, and then assess your current abilities to perform that desired leadership style. To help determine this, you will engage in reflective activities, reading assignments, and exercises to complete in the modules throughout the course. You may also want to get feedback from others as to how they perceive you. This can be powerful information for you. These exercises will give you a place to start in knowing your capacity as a leader compared to the requirements to be that person. When you conduct the self-assessments, you may find you already have skills in some of areas that are required. You may also find there are gaps or developmental areas that need work. To close the gap, you will move to Step 3 of this exercise – designing a development plan. Step 3: Describe how you will develop the needed proficiency to model your desired leadership style Similar to any journey, you will need a plan to help you get from where you are to where you want to be. The developmental plan is a road map to help you outline steps and actions to take to move towards being the leader you want to be. Possible activities to pursue and add to your leadership development plan may include: selected readings to guide you, activities to be performed in your current work role, actions to be conducted outside of work, help from mentors and subject matter experts (SMEs), and/or education and training classes, professional workshops or seminars. You will need to realistically match your resources (i.e. time, money and energy) with the appropriate activity for your developmental needs. Worksheets Locate the three worksheets within the assignments and use as the tools to help you record your learning and reflections as you move through the three steps described above. You will be prompted throughout the course when to record in these worksheets and submit your work. See the Syllabus and Calendar of Activities for details on graded points, due dates, and description of all assignments.
**Multiple Assignment** Journal Entry, Step 1 Record in Your Leadership Map Review the instructions for the Leadership Map_Exercise to understand the purpose of this activity for Step 1. Read the inst
Leadership Map Exercise Step 1: Defining My Leadership Style Record your ideas and reflections for Step 1 in the journal assignment in the online classroom. Be creative in how you record in that area, such as creating tables, lists, paragraphs and even including images and links to videos to express your ideas and thinking around a desired leadership style. To help describe your desired leadership style refer to the following: Module 1 – What is the Difference between Leadership and Management? Module 2 – Getting to Know Yourself Module 3 – Leadership styles Use the following questions to help you with Step 1, as you begin to formulate your desired leadership style. To help you define your leadership style, consider the following questions: My thoughts: What traits and behaviors are at the core of my personal leadership style? What core personality traits do I bring to my personal leadership style? What leadership skills do I possess and how do these skills enhance my style? In my leadership style, what are a leader’s most important tasks? What are the core values that my leadership style emphasizes? In what ways does my leadership style reflect existing scholarship on leadership and in what ways is my approach unique to me? What barriers and opportunities exist towards the implementation of my personal leadership style in my personal and social life? What barriers and opportunities exist towards the implementation of my personal leadership model in my work and professional life? From Modules 1 & 2: Record what you learned about describing your desired leadership style. From Module 3: Record what you learned from the activities to help you describe your desired leadership style Identifying Values Use the information below to outline your core leadership values. List values that are important to you and are part of your desired leadership style (Column 1). List the behaviors and actions that would be needed to model the values (Column 2). Refer to the activities in Module 2 to help form your list. Column 1 Column 2 Values that are a part of my desired leadership style How would I demonstrate these values? Describe the actions and behaviors that would show you are living the value. Additional Reflection From Module 1, Discussion #1, who was the leader you said you would like to emulate? How would you describe the values of the leader you selected? Add any new values you want to include to your list above. Why are the values above important to your success in your desired leadership style? Assignment 1 – Desired Leadership Style At the end of Module 2, submit Assignment 1 describing your leadership style based on what you have considered at this point. Total points possible is 150. Instructions: Write a two to three page paper in APA format and include the following: Describe your desired leadership style Give an example of a modern day leader who is similar to this style. This leader may not be exactly like your chosen style but may be similar in some aspects. Explain why you selected this leadership style Describe the values that would be important for you to model this leadership style. Describe what is required to model that leadership style. Include skills, competencies, experiences, knowledge and traits that you would need to possess in order to demonstrate this leadership style. In addition to the textbook information and other resources in Modules 1, and 2, use at least three other references. 4
**Multiple Assignment** Journal Entry, Step 1 Record in Your Leadership Map Review the instructions for the Leadership Map_Exercise to understand the purpose of this activity for Step 1. Read the inst
Leadership Map Exercise Step 3: Leadership Development Plan In this step you will determine how to develop the needed proficiencies to model your desired leadership style. For Step 3, refer to: Module 5 – Skills for Leading Successfully and Leadership Dev Plan Module 6 – Team Support and Leadership Development Plans Module 7 – Finalize Team and Leadership Development Plans Use the leadership development plan below to help you determine how to prepare to model your desired leadership style. Identify the actions and steps to help close the gap between where you and where you need to be in terms of your proficiency level of the requirements. Note: If your current employer has a development plan template, you may use it instead of this worksheet. Instructions Instructions on how to complete the leadership development plan worksheet are provided below. See an example of the worksheet at the end of this document. As with Step 1 and 2 worksheets, record your entries in the journal area of Blackboard. See Step 3 journal. You can copy the table below into your Step 3 journal or create a new format. Column 1: Identify what you want to work on and develop as outlined in your self-assessment log (Step 2 journal). Select two or three areas from your log where you assessed your proficiency level as “low”. Choose areas that you view are very important to your success on your career journey. Include those two to three areas and insert in Column 1 below. Column 2: Indicate your current level of proficiency as outlined in your assessment log (Step 2 journal). Column 3: Determine the level you desire, whether medium or high. Column 4: Provide a development activity that would help you develop the skills, such as such as reading assignments, training seminars, professional workshops, on-the-job activities, learning with mentors or other subject matter experts, online tutorials, certificate programs, etc. Column 5: Describe what you expect to achieve after the development activity. What would be the outcome? Column 6: What is your desired timeline to conduct the development activity and improve the skills? Column 7: Add additional comment such as final results, completion date, etc. Assignment# 3 – Leadership Development Plan Complete the leadership development plan showing the two or three areas you selected to develop, and the activities chosen to improve them. Your completed leadership development plan worksheet is due during Module 7 and worth 170 possible points. References At the end of your plan, add the following: Add 3 to 5 references- (Use Books 24×7, on line resource help find at least two books.) These are the research sources you used to complete your plan and can include development activity sources, leadership skill information, etc. Use the APA documentation style See APA guidance under Tools and Resources, and Writing Resources in Blackboard Leadership Development Plan Worksheet Current job: Name: Date: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Area of Development (Competencies, skill, etc.) Required Level Current Proficiency Level or Gap(s) Development Activity (What will I do to acquire the skill) Expected Outcomes Estimated Completion Date Results/Comments/ Completion Date Example: Leadership Development Plan Worksheet Current job: Manager of Customer Service Name: Susie Sample Date: July 2013 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Area of Development (Competencies, skill, etc.) Required Level Current Proficiency Level or Gap(s) Development Activity (What will I do to acquire the skill) Expected Outcomes Estimated Completion Date Results/Comments/ Completion Date Learn to listen more effectively to teammates and customers. Allow people to finish their thoughts. Repeat what people say and be able to paraphrase the meaning/ gist of what they are saying so they indicate I have understood and heard them correctly. I cut people off and do not allow them to finish their sentences. I am not accurate when I paraphrase what others say. Find and read two books, articles or other resources such as videos on listening skills. Spend time with Fran Martin who is a great listener and observe her. Also, ask her for listening tips. Ask my peer coach to observe me and give me feedback on my listening skills. Inform my team what I am working on and to share any observations and feedback with me at any time. Practice listening and paraphrasing during team meetings. Be able to listen more than I talk and accurately describe another person’s meaning. Within a week review resources on listening. Meet with Fran next week Get together with my coach this week and share my plan. Inform my team next week and practice during next week’s meeting. Get team feedback. This will be an ongoing development activity. I hope to be more attentive and accurate listener by Christmas of this year.