...Part A In future, I want to be a chartered accountant in a well- known company or accounting firm. There are a few graduate attributes which will help me in succeeding in my career. The first graduate attribute is effective communication skill. Good communication skills help us to present our points and messages in the most convincing way. Firstly, we have to speak proficiently together with gestures, good posture, movement, and good control of our voice because it would help us to convince people easily. Speaking without moving our body or in a monotonous voice will result in a boring presentation and thus, people will find it hard to focus on what we are saying. Effective communication skills also gives clarity which will prevent misunderstandings that lead to arguments. With this skill, our messages will be simple, direct and easy to be uunderstood. Next, accountants have to present to the company’s owners and shareholders every now and then, regarding the company’s financial performance. With effective communication skills, they will feel confident with my work. If I cannot communicate effectively, I will find it difficult to present about the company’s performance and I will also be unable to answer their questions regarding the company’s financial matters. Besides, information technology skills are indeed important in this modern world. We have to learn how to make full use of information technology such as power point slides, e-mails, internet, mobile applications...
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...but it really is true. Career is an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person’s life and with opportunities for progress. Finding a career that will fit you is a very hard task, as a result you need to think and plan some possible steps in order to achieve you career. Career goals are set to fulfill and to accomplish desired objectives. Goal setting is an important part of your career and personal development planning. It is easy to say that in 5 years you will be working in my ideal job, making a very good income and living in a dream home surrounded by a perfect environment. However, achieving these goals isn't so easy. So here are some tips in achieving a successful career. First, your future career must involve what you love doing most or where you are good at because if you don’t love what you are doing then you won’t enjoy your work. Plus, you’ll just get stress out, since this is not your forte. Second, don’t let someone or something hinder you from achieving your career and don’t be a “parrot” to these people that tell you what career you should take because this is your career, your future and not theirs. Lastly, career planning starts when you choose what course you will take in college, so if suddenly you change your mind that you want to change your course and choose a different direction, then I suggest that you shift your course immediately because in achieving your career you need to learn more about the career that you are entering to, even...
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...contribute enthusiastically to the attainment of organizational objectives. It is the leader who clarifies the objectives of the group they are leading and creates the sustain enthusiasm among them for achieving organizational objectives. This paper assesses my personalities and characteristics that potentially make me an effective and/or ineffective leader. From personality traits, to effective teamwork, it compares my current career experiences and applies the concepts related to leadership theories towards those experiences. Improvements areas are identified as well, with things to consider on how to improve on those setbacks as they relate to strong leadership. Looking Inward at Leadership No matter what career an individual decides to pursue in this world the act of leadership is close behind. Any position you hold involves leadership and one must not understand the concepts of leadership but also understand their strengths and weaknesses as it pertains to their leadership capabilities. By understanding one’s abilities as a leader ultimately allows them to be a great leader by utilizing their strengths and improving their weaknesses. As with any profession or career out there are individuals who are meant to lead and individuals who are meant to follow. Upon completion of Leadership involves the ability to influence, meet objectives, ability to implement change, and deal with people. My initial leadership potential score was 27 out of 35. After reading the statements...
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...Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements of OM 7170 – The Developing Leader Capella University August, 2004 Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: E-Mail: Instructor: Ina von Ber, PhD ii Abstract Title Personal Leadership Development Plan for Aric W Hall Abstract This leadership development plan is tailored for its author and is not a research paper in the traditional sense. The author begins with his personal framework for leadership. Included are the results of several leadership assessment tools, information from coaching and personal feedback, and insights into the author’s goals for career and leadership development. The report concludes with a few thoughts on future development and evaluating the progress of personal development. Hall, p. i Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction Leadership Framework Assessment Assessment Tools EQ In-Action Profile Campbell Leadership Descriptor Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Coaching & Feedback Developmental Activities Evaluating Progress Appendix: My Assessment Outcomes Bibliography i 1 1 4 4 4 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 Hall, p. 1 Introduction Everyone needs to have a career development plan. In my case, that should include a leadership development plan. This particular plan begins with a leadership framework that encapsulates what I value in leadership. I am also happy to report that a large portion of the leadership assessment data incorporated herein is reflective of my true leadership competencies today. There are some areas that...
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... | |8/5/2008 | Topper Johnson Admin 515 8/5/2008 Assign# 8 Final Leadership Platform Introduction Success as a leader arises from who we really are... our own reality is difficult to disguise over the short term, and impossible to fake over the long term. (Michaelson xi) This is a statement that all leaders should take a minute to ponder because it transcends the most significant personal characteristics that we all value in a leader. I believe that our leaders have to be genuine and know who they really are as a leader. A leader has to be able to bridge the gap between their ideal self and their real self because their strengths as a leader lie at the intersection of these two paths. (Goleman, Boyatzis, & McKee 134) In relation to these statements, all leaders should consider some of the major leadership themes that have been constant in this course and throughout my leadership career. As part of my leadership platform, these major leadership themes include setting the example, adapting your leadership style to the environment, and...
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...In the team player assessment, I scored the highest in the category of being a Collaborator. After reading what being a collaborator meant in a group setting I was feeling pretty happy. I believe that being a collaborator is not a dreadful trait because collaborators are goal-directed and flexible in order to complete their work with other members of a team. I must admit that this result portrays myself pretty well because I am all about helping others and not being the center of attention in certain situations. The results from the other of the self-assessments were positive because they showed that I am a wonderful listener and I am very aware of my surroundings. From this, I cultivated more about my listening abilities and how I have applied...
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...components integrated in the nursing profession of great nurses today. I believe the values of critical thinking, flexibility, strong communication skills, emotional stability, interpersonal communication and advocacy are the hallmark ingredients that distinguish the great nurses from the rest. Nursing is about going beyond the task given and a successful nurse encompasses a degree of these core attributes, as well as understanding the essential knowledge of the necessary concepts of leadership and critical thinking. This paper will discuss the attributes and concepts that I think are necessary in setting nursing apart from just any profession and will reflect on the values and practices that I believe makes me the nurse that I am today . Being a nurse can be tremendously rewarding to the soul, but it also demands much of those who pursue it. Nursing is a highly honored, trusted profession that has been steeped in rich values based on the work of Florence Nightingale, which has not degraded over time due to the character of the individuals that commit to the calling (Nursetogether). There is a set of basic “attributes” that turns nursing into a higher spiritual calling and differentiates it from other professions. Some of these ideal attributes are empathy, honesty, nurturing, dedication, patience, confidence,...
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...W. Bush based on his press statement. Her view of Bush was one that was fitting for the leader of the free world and highlighted his ability to unify at such a difficult time across the globe. However, fast forward 15 years and I am certain the expectation of leadership would be redefined even for the leader of the USA. This was a revolutionary article on the ever evolving psychology of leadership that evaluated and analyzed the historical psychology of leadership of old views such as Charisma and intelligence. The article also showcases a series of leadership characteristics that evolved over time through different examples. In fact, it provides a great insight on today’s social and value identity concept. Furthermore, it covers the notion that both followers and leaders must ‘find the perfect match’ in order for true leadership to be achieved – a dynamic that can be attributed to group/team success. In conclusion, this article shed light on the evolving leadership psychology with a focus on group identity, authority, justice and fairness. This article further stressed on the importance of individual social identity and team collaboration. “When I look at the future, it’s so bright it burns my eyes!” ~ Oprah Winfrey Introducing Bill I had the pleasure of spending lots of time with a director, a leader and a mentor whom I worked with for over 5 years in my sales career. For the purpose of anonymity, I will refer to this gentleman as “Bill”. Bill spent a lot...
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...2 My Professional Goals There are several professional goals that I want to accomplish before my career is over. My first short term goal I want to accomplish is being a staff nurse III, in my unit. A staff nurse III position is considered a nurse who is known as a nurse leader in the unit. A staff nurse III, is the resource person in the unit. They are required to keep staff up to date with new information and participate in quality improvement projects. The next step in my professional goal is to become a clinical instructor. Clinical instructors are professionals that teach nursing students to apply knowledge in clinical settings (Koharchik & Jakub, 2014). A long term goal I want to pursue is becoming an neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP). NNP is an advanced nursing practice that utilizes extended and expanded skills, experience and knowledge in assessment, planning, implementation, diagnosis, and evaluation of the care required for neonates (Freed, Dunham, Martyn, Nantais-Smith, & Moran, 2013 ). I enjoy teaching, and the professional goals that I have chosen will give me the opportunity to teach others in a health care setting. Strengths, Ethics, & Values There were a couple reasons that I decided to return to school. First, I wanted to show my son that education is very important. If he wants to have a career, he needs a college degree. I want to teach him that knowledge is key to success. Second, I have been...
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...XXXXXXX Student Mentor Name: XXXXXXXXX Self-Assessment of Leadership Practices After having gone through and learned how to assess an organization for Beaumont Health Systems (BHS) and that of the BHS departing CEO’s, Jane Doe from Task 1, it is time to assess my own style of leadership. I was previously employed at BHS as a Senior Application Coordinator and has implemented 34 sites, with the new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system for more than 2 years spanning from November of 2012 to April of this year, 2015. The contents of this paper is my personal assessment, along with the results and recommendations of the TTI Success Insight Assessment (below) which was a reflections of myself, and on how I was perceived during my interaction as a team member at BHS. Also included at the end of this write-up were three (3) smart goals that I plan to achieve and implement, now that I am employed as a Senior Application Specialists at SHC, classified as the one of the biggest national health system based in California. A Talent Insight Assessment by TTI (2013) Success Insight (The Success Insight Wheel), was initiated and completed at HFHS and examined my team’s behavior (including that of my own) which I brought along in my previous job. The assessment measured our dominance, influence, steadiness and compliance (DISC), and revealed the ways in which each one of us responded in the following areas, Problems and Challenges, Influencing Others, Pace of Environment & Rules and Procedures...
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...action logic I currently possess as a leader. Although there were many action logics to look at in the article, such as the Opportunist, who has the tendency to focus on personal wins and justify their behavior as legitimate in a cut throat world; the Diplomat who seeks to please higher status colleagues in order to gain acceptance and influence by cooperating with group norms; the Experts who are secure in their expertise and pursue continuous improvement, efficiency, and perfection; the Individualist whose aim tends to be on future goals and creating structure to resolve gaps between strategy and performance; the Strategists who are highly effective change agents and great at creating shared visions as well as visions that encourage both personal and organizational transformations; the Alchemists who are typically charismatic and extremely aware individuals who live by high moral standards and focus intensely on truth and history and finally the Achiever who is known to create a positive wok environment and focus their efforts on deliverables, while being open to feedback realizing that work relationships and the ability to influence others in a positive way is critical to successful end results. I guess now you’re wondering what type of action logic or leadership style I possess, well after learning about all these great styles of leadership, the one I closely relate to is the Achiever based off of my ethics, leadership style with my subordinates, and ability to foster a...
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...increase performance, engagement and performance, and motivational theories to demonstrate how each can improve your motivation and provide opportunities for career advancement. Key Strengths As displayed in the table in Appendix 1 of this paper, my top 5 key strengths are: the ability to handle stressful situations, the ability to lead, loyalty, setting goals, and being optimistic in the face of adversity. Understanding and using your personality strengths and weaknesses is important because it helps you understand how your energy is directed, how you gather data, make decisions, and how you feel about the world around you. The ability to handle stressful situations is a strength that I’ve tested time and time again while serving as a leader in the U.S. Army. Because I’m a confident person and have numerous experiences to fall back on, I’m able to remain calm and provide a comforting feeling to those around me. An example of this is when I was a Platoon Sergeant in Germany. We were in the process of being certified by NATO for the employment of a brand new weapon system, Pershing II. While leading a convoy through a very narrow pass in the mountains, one of our missile launchers began to slide off the road. Immediately my Platoon Leader, Lieutenant Davis, began to panic and started blaming the driver for ruining his career. By...
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...Leadership Leaders of the future should be obliged to embark on their own journey of personal development to earn the title leader (Whitmore 2012). The need for governance has mainly increased the pressures on organisations to have aspiring leaders with the skills needed for their fields of interest. This is supported by The Open University (on-line 2012) when it is suggested that clinical leadership is essential for service redesign, quality, innovation, productivity and prevention. It is recognised that in order to facilitate whole system approach in today’s National Health Service (NHS), leaders need to understand not only the people and culture they are trying to change, but also their own personality traits and how these may affect the process (Judge and Bono 2000, 754). In this regard a personal based analysis will be conducted, realising how far I have already gone concerning the developmental processes. I shall conduct a critical reflection (Gibbs 1988) of a personal leadership archaeology found in Appendix One. To facilitate the learning demonstrated two tools have been used; a full Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) assessment has been completed, which allows a level of understanding by analysing individuals’ preferences as they make up a personality. Secondly the Belbin team role self perception inventory (BTRSPI) has been completed by both self and observer assessments used to consider my role within the team. The completion of these tools, and my personal...
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...2015 Stephen Richard Ashmore Premier Foods 22/10/2015 Unit 5013V1 - Leadership practice Table of Contents Introduction 2 Scenario 2 Task 1 3 Task 2 7 Task 3 9 Task 4 11 Referencing 14 Bibliography 15 Introduction This unit is about being able to define and show an appreciation for key leadership principles in setting and communicating organisational direction, and the application of leadership styles in the achievement of organisational objectives. It is also about being able to differentiate between the leadership and management aspects of a job role and show an understanding of how these are integrated to enable effective performance Scenario Learners may use their own employment context, or that of another organisation with which they are very familiar, to base their assignment. However, in the case that they are not able to do so, please use the below scenario:- You are a manager, leading a department in a medium sized company. You have responsibility for setting direction, motivating and inspiring the team and individuals, and for co-ordinating workload and outputs. For this assignment I will predominantly be using examples and methods from my organisation unless otherwise asked by the assignment brief. Task 1 The Function of a Management Role The function of a management role is to complete set tasks and goals so as to make the best use of all use all the resources available in the most efficient way. The general five functions of...
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...education is one of the smartest things a person can do. The more education one has, the more opportunities open up for that individual. Higher education, not to be limited to the MBA program, provides our knowledge to develop personal abilities and development within our careers. By pursuing my MBA, I believe it will provide the necessary tools to become a more effective leader and further my career within University of Phoenix. A major factor in effective business is Communication. Communication fosters motivation by clarifying to employees what is to be done, how well they are doing, and what can be done to improve performance…The formation of specific goals, feedback on progress, and reinforcement of desired behavior all stimulate motivation and require communication (Brooks & Judge, 2007). To communicate effectively one must first determine how people perceive them. People’s perceptions affect how well the message is coming across to others. So in order for anyone to become a more poised, lucid and comprehensible speaker they must first understand what type of personality they have. Without the knowledge of how people perceive me, I may not know if I am being an effective leader. The processes of perception routinely alter what humans see. When people view something with a preconceived concept about it, they tend to take those concepts and see them whether or not they are there. This problem stems from the fact that humans cannot...
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