Students are required to access the self-evaluation questionnaire to identify their strengths and weaknesses as a leader.
Based on result, student should then write and submit a reflective paper of 2,000 words that meets the learning outcomes one and two.
Student can get a feedback on their first draft from their personal tutor. The draft should not exceed 1000 words. All work will be subject to the policy in relation to internal and external moderation.
In relation to the reflective paper, students are expected to:
- Referring to their past/ current experience and/ or knowledge, identify an area of (ethical, legal, professional and leadership) practice and critically examine the evidence base underpinning the practice.
- Propose changes (creative ideas)/ recommendations for professional practice (based on the best available evidence) that would improve care/ service provision, leadership.
- Discuss how the recommendations could be implemented, utilizing one of the leadership styles.
The assignment must be outlined in the following manner:
- Title page
- Introduction
- A rationale for the choice of topic area
- Description
- A critical review of the literature (analysis, evaluation and synthesis)
- Alternative solution/ practice that would improve case / scenario and should be supported with references (analysis, evaluation and synthesis)
- Action plan: leadership role and strategies to achieve the solution.
- Conclusion
- References
- Appendices
Self-evaluation questionnaire
Leadership Development - Test - What is your leadership style?
This test is designed to help you identify your preferred leadership style. It should take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete.
How do you behave, contribute and interrelate with others when leading your team? We all have natural tendencies in our workplace. Determining your preferred leadership style can help you in your career planning and personal development decisions. Your can use this information to find the environment you need to thrive and work out how best to work with colleagues
Answer the questions below
The questionnaire is to describe your leadership style as you yourself perceive it. Judge how frequently each statement applies to you.
Please rate each statement as follows
5 - Very often
4 - Quite often
3 - Sometimes
2 -Rarely
1 - Never
1. I talk about my most important personal beliefs and values
5 4 3 2 1
2. I talk about the future optimistically
5 4 3 2 1
3. I question assumptions to see whether they are still appropriate
5 4 3 2 1
4. I spend time supporting, coaching and teaching others
5 4 3 2 1
5. I provide others with help in exchange for their efforts
5 4 3 2 1
6. I focus my attention on mistakes and deviations from standards
5 4 3 2 1
7. I wait for things to go wrong before starting action
5 4 3 2 1
8. I avoid getting involved with major issues
5 4 3 2 1
9. I try and generate pride in others in my area
5 4 3 2 1
10. I talk enthusiastically about what needs to be done
5 4 3 2 1
5 - Very often
4 - Quite often
3 - Sometimes
2 -Rarely
1 - Never
11. I ask for different perspectives when solving a problem
5 4 3 2 1
12. I treat people as individuals rather than just as group members
5 4 3 2 1
13. I make it clear who is responsible for achieving specific performance targets
5 4 3 2 1
14. I tend to concentrate my full attention on complaints and failures
4 3 2 1
15. I show that I am a believer in "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"
5 4 3 2 1
16. I try to avoid making decisions
5 4 3 2 1
17. I put the interests of the group before my own self-interests
5 4 3 2 1
18. I describe a compelling vision of the future
5 4 3 2 1
19. I get others to look at problems from many different perspectives
5 4 3 2 1
20. I think of my peers as individuals as having their own needs, abilities and aspirations
5 4 3 2 1
5 - Very often
4 - Quite often
3 - Sometimes
2 -Rarely
1 - Never
21. I make clear the benefits of achieving performance targets
5 4 3 2 1
22. I keep track of all my mistakes and errors
5 4 3 2 1
23. I believe that problems must become major before I take action
5 4 3 2 1
24. I put off responding to urgent problems
5 4 3 2 1
25. I display a sense of confidence
5 4 3 2 1
26. I show confidence that goals will be achieved
5 4 3 2 1
27. I suggest new ways of looking at how to solve problems
5 4 3 2 1
28. I help others to develop their strengths
5 4 3 2 1
29. I express my pleasure when others meet my expectations
5 4 3 2 1
30. I direct my attention toward failures to meet agreed standards
5 4 3 2 1
31. I don't tend to deal with problems until they become serious
5 4 3 2 1
32.I deal with problems when they finally become urgent
5 4 3 2 1
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