Instructions: Follow Each Point As Outlined

Instructions Follow Each Point As Outlinednothing Should Be Missing

Follow each point as outlined, nothing should be missing. Each student should prepare a “My Personal Leadership Development Plan" in a PowerPoint presentation. The length of the presentation will depend on the value you place on your leadership development. Using what we learned in class from the discussions, instruments, assignments, and readings, do a complete analysis of your leadership style and effectiveness. What have you learned about yourself?

What areas do you need to work on to be a more effective leader? Guidelines for Personal Development Plan Identify the behaviors that you need to stop doing and others that you need to start doing. It is assumed that over the semester you have reflected on these actions and will want to take steps to change your behavior to become a more effective leader. Use the five practices of exemplary leadership discussed by Kouzes & Posner (1987). Reflect upon which practice best exemplifies you.

Use any combination end-of-chapter questionnaires, observational exercises, and/or reflection to guide your discussion. Discuss at least two leadership theories that resonated with you and your style. Do not just write a definition. Provide a specific list of strategies (i.e., action steps and timeline) for your leadership development and justify them on the basis of your above discussion. That is, show how your discussion of leadership concepts informs your choice of action steps.

Create a leadership development plan for yourself. The plan should be put into effect over the next one to two years. You should submit A PowerPoint presentation. As this is a business class, your presentation should reflect business standards in quality, structure, and presentation. Include a title slide.

Review consistency of format, font, font size, appropriate use of graphics to text, length of text, etc. Cite your sources where applicable on each slide (APA style). Include a References slide in APA format. TIPS PowerPoint slides should contain bullets, not long paragraphs. Use graphics, charts, pictures to emphasize, not overwhelm, your text.

Paper For Above instruction

The development of strong leadership capabilities is essential for personal and professional growth. This paper outlines a comprehensive Personal Leadership Development Plan (PLDP), synthesized from classroom learnings, self-reflection, and relevant leadership theories. The goal is to identify current leadership styles, areas for improvement, and strategic actions over the next one to two years to cultivate effective leadership qualities rooted in established models and practices.

To begin with, a thorough analysis of my leadership style was conducted utilizing a combination of self-assessment questionnaires and reflective exercises. These tools highlighted strengths such as effective communication and motivation, as well as developmental areas including delegation and conflict management. The five practices of exemplary leadership—modeling the way, inspiring a shared vision, challenging the process, enabling others to act, and encouraging the heart—by Kouzes and Posner (1987), serve as a foundational framework. Among these, I identify most with 'enabling others to act,' which aligns with my collaborative approach, but I recognize the need to enhance my ability to challenge the process for greater innovation.

In addition, two leadership theories resonated strongly with my style: Transformational Leadership and Situational Leadership. Transformational Leadership emphasizes inspiring followers through vision and charisma, which complements my strengths in motivating teams. Conversely, Situational Leadership highlights adaptability, requiring leaders to modify their style based on follower readiness (Hersey & Blanchard, 1969). This theory's flexibility aligns with my goal to develop situational awareness and adjust my leadership approach accordingly.

Based on these insights, I have devised a specific set of strategies spanning the next 12 to 24 months. First, I will enroll in workshops focused on conflict resolution and delegation to strengthen these skills. Simultaneously, I plan to seek mentorship from seasoned leaders within my organization to gain practical feedback and guidance. To improve my ability to challenge the process, I will participate in innovation projects and initiatives, encouraging experimentation within my team. Additionally, I will set quarterly goals aligned with my leadership competencies, tracking progress through progress journals and feedback loops.

The timeline for these action steps begins immediately with workshop registration within the first quarter. Mentorship meetings will occur monthly, and involvement in innovation initiatives will be ongoing, with assessments every six months. Regular reflection sessions will ensure adjustment and continued alignment with evolving leadership needs.

This plan is rooted in leadership scholarship, emphasizing continuous learning and adaptation. The integration of Kouzes and Posner's practices with transformational and situational leadership theories guides actionable steps designed to elevate my leadership effectiveness systematically. By following this plan, I aim to develop a more versatile, inspiring, and adaptive leadership style conducive to both personal growth and organizational success.

References

• Hersey, P., & Blanchard, K. H. (1969). Management of organizational behavior: Utilizing human resources. Prentice-Hall.
• Kouzes, J. M., & Posner, B. Z. (1987). The leadership challenge. Jossey-Bass.
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• Yukl, G. (2013). Leadership in organizations (8th ed.). Pearson.
• Blanchard, K., & Hersey, P. (1996). Situational leadership II. Consulting Psychologists Press.
• Avolio, B. J., & Bass, B. M. (2004). Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire manual (3rd ed.). Mind Garden.
• Lussier, R. N., & Achua, C. F. (2016). Leadership: Theory, application, & skill development (6th ed.). Cengage Learning.
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