LCO_Plan

Self – Assessment

Akshay Puralkar

NEC

Leadership & Change in Org

October 18, 2019

My score was 70 which was excellent despite a few weaknesses in other areas that I need to work on. The areas that I scored well include self-confidence, positive attitude and outlook, being a good role model and motivating people to deliver the vision. On the contrary the first area where I performed poorly was emotional intelligence a concept which identifies some specific kind of human talent, character and soft or communication skills. Learning how to develop empathy is vital to developing emotional intelligence which should be learnt through effective communication to acquire the perspective of the person being spoken to (Helsing & Howell, 2016). Another essential aspect that I did not perform well in leadership was having the ability to formulate a strong and compelling vision of the future which critical in inspiring the people that I lead. To ensure this aspect is accomplished, I need a thorough background knowledge about the area that I am operating in. The strategic analysis methods are essential in obtaining the major insights required into the environment that I operate in. The tolls help me face and point out the available options through use of prioritization skills which are important in making decisions and crafting a compelling story of the vision through use of persuasion.

A different are that I need to improve is management of performance using effective methods. This skill is useful in reducing uncertainty which is useful when it comes to dealing with challenges related to performance positively. This aspect requires team members to have a clear understanding of the present rules, engage in the rule making process and ensure that their expectations are in accordance to the available resources or support, which enhances fair and consistent treatment when leading (Ramchunder & Martins, 2017). Another leadership skill that needs improvement is provision of stimulation and support at work. I need to develop the ability of giving out challenging and interesting work as I support the efforts necessary for the employees to perform their level best. Assigning the tasks based on the employees’ skill set is a major aspect that helps them to grow over time. Additionally, this element involves emotional support and will be developed using the Blake mouton managerial grid that is essential in balancing between productivity and people (Northouse, 2015).

The first area where I performed well was self-confidence. This course has taught me on how to master significant situations by understanding myself to build self-confidence. Self-realization has enabled me to make the most out of my weaknesses and strengths. I also learnt through the survey that I have a positive outlook and attitude. This course has also taught me to develop a stronger sense of balance and how to recognize the fact that setbacks and challenges occur but then having a positive mind set on dealing with the issue is key in ensuring final success. I also learnt through the survey of Transformational leadership skills including motivation as an important factor in delivering vision. Having the ability to convince others to accept the goals that have been laid, putting emphasis on team work is a skill that enables people to achieve great success (Rubens & Leah, 2018). Another skill I learnt was being a good role model to others through integrity and being trusted. Upholding the vision and being in action is important in ensuring the success of the entire team. People get inspired because as a role model it means I am worthy of my authority and power.

References

Helsing, D., & Howell, A. (2016). Understanding leadership from the inside out: Assessing leadership potential using constructive-developmental theory. Journal of Management Inquiry, 23(2), 186-204.