Historical Figuers and leadership

Assignment 2: Historical Figures and Leadership then and now Paper (Template)

My Historical Figure is Cleopatra Alternate Name(s): Cleopatra VII.
Location & Time Period: Egypt, 1st Century BC.

· Recommended Research:

o Cleopatra VII encyclopedia entry from Great Lives from History: The Ancient World.

o Cleopatra VII encyclopedia entry from Great Lives from History: The Incredibly Wealthy.

Introduction

In your introduction section, complete each step listed in the bullets below. Your answer should be 1–2 paragraphs in length: 

· Identify the historical figure you selected.  ( Cleopatra )

· Explain why you selected this particular historical figure over the others. 

BACKGROUND

In your background section, complete each step listed in the bullets below. Your answer should be 1–2 paragraphs:

· Provide a short overview of his or her life. 

· Provide background on the how or why the historical figure you selected rose to prominence (what he/she did to achieve status).

 EVIDENCE

In your evidence section, complete each step listed in the bullets below. Your answer should be 1–2 paragraph in length. 

· Provide 2—3 types of leadership skills your historical figure demonstrates. Explain the main point of the work you picked. 

DISCUSSION

In your discussion section, complete each step listed in the bullets below. Your answer should be one paragraph in length. 

· Could see your selected historical figure’s leadership skills carried out in the workplace today? Explain why or why not. 

· As manager, supervisor, or owner of a company have you ever used these leadership skills in the workplace, or plan to use them in the future? Explain.

CONCLUSION

In your conclusion section, complete each step listed in the bullets below. Your answer should be 1–2 paragraphs in length. 

· Discuss whether you believe any of the experiences or lessons learned by the historical figure remain true, today and why? 

· Conclude and reflect on how this text has relevance to your present day work or life.