Management & Change

III. Detailed Outline

A.  Introduction

-        You can start with a brief introduction about the definition of leadership and the importance of effective leadership in business.

Example: Leadership can be defined as a power when one person has the ability to influence or modify another person's values, beliefs, behavior, and attitudes (Ganta et al. 2014). As an article from Pennsylvania State University states, “Effective leadership is essential to a functioning society.” On a smaller scale, the fact remains true in organizations and businesses. It’s basically impossible for a company to continue to evolve and grow with the times without effective leadership.

-        Next, you can mention some ways to become an effective leader in business. You can name several qualities which are crucial to become a good leader.

Example: Therefore, my goal in becoming a proficient leader involves enhancing my leadership skills, qualities, and behaviors while carefully comprehending all aspects of my leadership characteristics.

-        Conclude the purpose of the assignment by briefly mentioning your current understanding of leadership and its relevance in your life or career.

-        Remember to highlight how this assignment will aid in enhancing your leadership skills.

Example: Consequently, this self-assessment document will identify my strengths, weaknesses, and skills as a leader using diagnostic tools, aligning them with leadership theories. The aim is to formulate a leadership development plan to enhance and refine my abilities further.

B.  Leadership Development Plan

1.    Self- evaluation and reflection

-        Strengths:

You can follow the instructions step by step:

+      Indicate the specific score achieved in the leadership diagnostic tool, thereby identifying a specific strength of yourself.

Example: According to the leadership skills inventory test, my technical skill and human skill both fall within the high range, scoring 24 and 25, respectively