BHS00156 Leadership Assignment 1
Leadership Effectiveness Report
Structure Assignment 1
Cover Page
Executive Summary / Abstract
Table of Contents
Introduction & Background
Methodology
Data
Discussion
Conclusion & Recommendations
Appendices
Reference List
Structure Assignment 1
Cover Page
Executive Summary / Abstract
Table of Contents
Introduction & Background
Methodology
Data
Discussion
Conclusion & Recommendations
Appendices
Reference List
Planning your assignment
Choose an effective leader
Ask the leaders permission to
observe and interview him/her
Design your Observation Notes
and Interview Questions (20)
Observe the leader (make notes)
Conduct the interview
Record the interview
Collect data
Observation
Design your Observation Notes
Make headings for notes:
Traits/behaviours
Style/s
Ethics
Power
Influence
Variables from ONE leadership model
Interview Questions
Write your Interview Questions (20):
Traits/behaviours
Style/s
Ethics
Power
Influence
Variables from ONE leadership model
Framework for LeadershipChoose variables from ONE Leadership model
Fiedler’s Contingency theory
(Fiedler, Chemers & Mahar, 1994)
Path Goal Model
(House, 1971)
Situational Leadership Model
(Hersey, Blanchard & Johnson, 1996)
Normative Decision Model
(Vroom 1973: Vroom & Jago 1988)
The Path-Goal theory of leadership
Example using Path Goal Model
Observation
Style:
Directive
Supportive
Participative
Achievement
Interview Questions
Ask about Style:
Directive
Supportive
Participative
Achievement
Ask about Variables
Characteristics of group members
Demands of task
Executive Summary / Abstract
Leave this until last
This is where you give an overview of the whole report.
First sentence state the purpose of the report, then describe what you did (chose a leader, observed them and interviewed them). Refer to your main findings and recommendations. Also refer to the fact you have developed a Leadership Development Plan.
Introduction & Background
Methodology
Data
Discussion
Conclusion
Appendices
Reference List
1. Introduction and Background
Introduce the purpose and aim of the Report.
1.1 Outline what is involved in the report. Explain the structure of the report.
1.2 Give some background to the chosen leader. The leaders position, organisation, responsibilities and history
2. Methodology
2 sets of data collection:
2.1 Observation
2.2 Interview
Describe how you collected the data.
Explain how you observed the leader
Explain how you designed your interview questions, the type of interview questions and how you conducted the interview
Refer to research methods-qualitative interview, types of interview questions etc
Include references to demonstrate that you understand how to use the method
Types of interviews and types of interview questions
SCU Library
Qualitative interviews
Social research methods
Interview questions for research
Present the results of the Observation and the Interview.
DO NOT analysis or discuss the data- just present it
Use a Table format
This is the main part of the Report.
This is where you discuss the findings and relate them to relevant Leadership theory and concepts
You will need to reference the text, study guide and other literature you may have found
This is where you need to summarise the whole content of the Report
The conclusion needs to be strong.
You may also wish to make recommendations in terms of your own leadership development and refer to your Leadership Development Plan= this can be an appendix
This is where you can take some of then quizzes from within the text to get an idea about your own leadership
Use your own Leadership profile and what you have discovered from the assignment to develop your own 2 Year Leadership Development Plan
Evaluate your own personal strengths and weaknesses
Play up your strengths and work on your weaknesses
Never underestimate the value of a positive attitude – magnifies other favourable features
Strengths: what are your strengths? What do you do well?
Weaknesses: What are your weaknesses? What do you need to improve on?
Opportunities: Think or visualise opportunities that might be awaiting you
Threats: What barriers or obstacles are in your way? How could you overcome them?
Alphabetical
Follow correct referencing style format
Author Date Title Publisher/ Journal