Business Discussion boards
discussion responses
CLASSMATE 1
I believe that just because an individual is in a leadership position, it makes them a leader. Leadership traits and characteristics are important to define as it displays who the leader is. Effective leaders are essential in the workplace; however, not all leaders are effective. In my perspective, leaders are not born. I would like to consider that leaders are developed over the course of their journey. Vince Lombardi stated, “leaders are made, they are not born. They are made by hard effort, which is the price which all of us must pay to achieve any goal that is worthwhile (Johnson & Hackman, 2018).” According to Nahavandi (2014), a leader can be defined as, “any person who influences individuals and groups within an organization, helps them establish goals, and guides them toward the achievement of those goals (Nahavandi, 2014).”
Johnson and Hackman (2018) discussed a skills approach to leadership, which entails the skills needed to effectively lead. Characteristics are traits in which one possesses that can make one like others or different from others. Every individual possesses characteristics, however, not all individuals possess the traits needed to be an effective leader. I believe some essential traits that a leader should possess are innovation, emotional intelligence, critical thinker, effective decision maker, flexible, empathetic, understanding, adaptable, visionary, and empower. Leaders should possess the capability of being creative for the betterment of the organization. Having emotional intelligence involves not operating off one’s emotions, but yet operating in what is right, leading individuals the right way. Critical thinking and effective decision making are both essential, as the leader wants to ensure that they have critically thought about changes that are needed within the organization and that they are doing what is best for the organization as a whole and not just themselves as the leader. Adaptability and flexibility are knowing that one way does not fit all; if changes have to be made, one is working toward enforcing those changes as easily as possible for self and the employees. Being empathetic can provide safety with the employees, to where they can feel comfortable, and be able to communicate to the leader if something is wrong. As can be seen, each of the 10 traits I listed is essential to an effective leader.
Nahavandi, A. (2014). The art and science of leadership. Harlow, Essex, England: Pearson Education Limited.
Johnson, C. E., & Hackman, M. Z. (2018). Leadership : a communication perspective / Craig E. Johnson, Michael Z. Hackman (Seventh edition.). Waveland Press.
CLASSMATE 2
Topic: Are leaders Born or Made? List the top ten traits of an effective leader.
Before researching the topic, I believed and still believe that great leaders are composed of genetic and environmental influences. Boerma et al. (2017) reported it is a combination of genetic and environmental factors. However, I do believe that the percentage genetic traits are relatively smaller than that of environmental. For example, I believe that 25% of genetic factors contributes to the composition of a great leader and 75% of that makeup is due to environmental influences. I believe that one can have many innate qualities, however the individual must learn how to demonstrate those qualities in order to be effective. Leadership is a skill that can be learned. In fact, United States’ companies spend billions on trainings that aids employees in building leadership skills (Boerma et al., 2017).
“Learning involves a relatively permanent increase or change in behavior, knowledge, or skill that comes about as a result of experience” (Nahavandi, 2014). If one aspires to lead an organization, they must comprehend that learning is continuous. There will always be a new and better way of doing things. As the saying goes, “things gets better with time”. In order to test new behaviors and practices, one must, first, learn them. A leader cannot teach their staff how to implement certain skills, until they learn how to do so. Nahavandi (2014) listed several elements that make up the core of learning. The first element, that caught my attention, was the motivation and willingness to learn. The inspiration and enthusiasm acquire more information. Is necessary component of one who is aspiring to be a leader. The second element, that grasped my attention, was the opportunity to learn. If a learning opportunity isn’t provided, one cannot grow. It is imperative for leaders to allow staff this opportunity. Nahavandi (2014) mentioned how smaller organizations are more exposed to diverse experiences. This is a great example of being provided with an opportunity to learn. Of course there are ways large companies can provide these experiences, as well. Larger companies can utilize various training opportunities to assist in growing professionally.
The ten traits of an effective leader that I’ve chosen to expound on are adaptability, cultural cognizance, deep self-awareness, empathy, critical thinking, decision making, innovative, communicative, collaborative, and integrity. Flexibility is a vital skill that leaders must have, in order to be able to adapt to any changes that may occur within the business. Cultural cognizance is also an important skill, as understanding the values and practices of other cultures can work to the advantage of any organization. A leader must acquire a strong sense of self. Attaining deep self-awareness enables the leader to guide others more confidently and efficiently. Empathy is significant in leadership, as it is the ability to understand and connect with the feelings of someone else. This characteristic can assist in the leader building a strong rapport with its’ counterparts. Critical thinking is a vital component of leadership. This ability enables leaders to make effective decisions that are pertinent to the betterment of the business. Decision making is a skill needed to assist organizations in achieving their goals and objectives. This skill is a vital component of effective leadership. There is power in decisiveness as it can impact an organization, internally and externally, positively or negatively. A good leader is innovative, as this skill aids them in creatively accommodating any situation they’re faced with. Effective communication skills will assist the leader in being cognizant of the team’s issues that might negatively impact the success of the team. Being collaborative increases unity in the work environment. The team will develop a sense of alliance as they, collectively, work towards achieving a common goal. Leaders with integrity carry themselves as upstanding individuals that are honest, reliable, accountable, and trustworthy.
Boerma, M., Coyle, E. A., Dietrich, M. A., Dintzner, M. R., Drayton, S. J., Early, J. L., 2nd, Edginton, A. N., Horlen, C. K., Kirkwood, C. K., Lin, A., Rager, M. L., Shah-Manek, B., Welch, A. C., & Williams, N. T. (2017). Point/Counterpoint: Are Outstanding Leaders Born or Made? American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 81(3), 58. https://doi.org/10.5688/ajpe81358 (Links to an external site.)
Nahavandi, A. (2014). The Art and Science of Leadership. (7th Ed.). San Diego, CA: Pearson Education, Inc.
D10 HRM
Among the many challenges managers face is providing accurate, timely, and effective feedback to employees. As a manager, how will you ensure you are giving employees the feedback they need to be successful on the job, while still carrying out the strategic plans of the organization? You are a district manager who manages 25 employees in South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. You try to see your managers once a month, but when there are issues you constantly have to change your plans. Please respond to the following questions:
- How will you connect with your managers when you don’t see them on a daily basis?
- How do you monitor performance and give feedback both positive and negative?
HR
Conduct an informational interview with a human resource professional in which you explore the leadership side of human resources.
Write a 4–5 page paper which outlines your informational interview with a human resource leader. Explain the leader’s role and unique perspectives of human resource leadership. You will also analyze how this advises you on your own perspectives of being an effective human resource leader. Your paper should be well organized and cover the following elements.
- Introduction.
- Describe the leader’s position and role in the human resource function.
- Examine the leader’s philosophy and approach for being an effective leader and strategic partner. Be sure your interview covers the following facets of leadership and management:
- The challenges and opportunities of the interviewee as a human resource leader, and how that differs from their role as a human resource manager.
- The leader’s approach to influencing people and organizations as a strategic partner.
- The leader’s advice for being an effective leader.
- Analyze how the leader applies leadership theories to support human resource outcomes. Be sure to cover the following elements.
- How theories of leadership did or could apply to the interviewee’s role and responsibilities.
- How theories of leadership resonate with you after the interview.
- Analyze how key interview findings inform your own personal philosophy of human resource leadership.
- How do insights from the interview connect to your own leadership behavior?
- How do insights from the interview impact your leadership development journey?
- Conclusion.
Additional Requirements
- Length: 4–5 typed, double-spaced pages, plus the cover and resources pages.
- The first page should be a cover sheet with your name, the course number, assignment title, and date. No other information is required on this page.
- The last page should be the reference list.
- Organization: Make sure your assignment writing is well organized, using headings and subheadings to organize content for the reader.
- Resources: Use 2–3 references and include both trade publications and peer-reviewed articles to support your assertions with data and in-text citations.
- APA formatting: Resources and in-text citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting.
- Written communication:
- Develop flow with organizational tactics which recognize relationship between the main topic and subtopics.
As a human resource leader, I must make sure I am looking out for the team and the brand that we represent. One cannot represent the team and the company separately. As the HR representative at a Haverty’s location, I must ensure the well-being of my coworkers. We must hire individuals who are team players, as well as those who will represent the brand. I also o must show no biases when hiring, thus making the work environment a diverse and fulfilling work environment. I have to be able to make decision on hiring and firing indivuals based on the company needs in the present and future.
2. Differences in leadership and management are that mangers manage the front lines and leaderships works with the politics of the company. Managers make sure the employees are doing their part in making the company successful. While leadership handles the budgets, public affairs, and longevity of the company.
3. When approaching people and other organizations, we must consider their needs and desires. We want to help them while helping ourselves. If it does not benefit the company morally and financially, then we may not need to do business with them. We also have to look within our company for ideas of organizations and what influences can and will affect the company. Our employees play a part in our consumer base, as they may tell their family members the pro and cons of the company. Realistically, the public opinion comes from employees of these companies and organizations. We can also do public surveys on what the community needs and how we can be of assistance in any way.
4. My advice on being an effective leader is keeping in mind what job you have to do. The brand/company, and those people (employees) who can help make this happen. The over4all longevity of the company is a goal. Without a job we would not be here. And without the team of reliable and proficient employees, a company is not successful.
5. A theory that leadership can utilize is the Contingency Theory. This theory expresses there is not a set of specific leadership styles. There are different variables within the work environment that call for certain leadership values. It is founded on the principle that no one leadership style is applicable to all situations. Renowned leadership researchers Hodgson and White believe that the best form of leadership is one that finds the perfect balance between behaviors, needs, and context. Good leaders not only possess the right qualities but they’re also able to evaluate the needs of their followers and the situation at hand. In summary, the contingency theory suggests that great leadership is a combination of many key variables. (I GOOGLED THIS) https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/careers/soft-skills/leadership-theories/
6. My own personal theory is making sure you have a healthy and reliable work environment. Remember you cannot cater to everyone’s needs; you are not here to babysit. This is a job and you must be professionally and responsible. While we need to ensure the longevity of our workers, they must understand that this is a business. Secondly, we must be a barrier between the company and the employees, thus informing the company of the needs of the employees Ndits consumers and informing the employees of the expectations of the company.
DISCUSSION
During job interviews, potential employers often ask candidates to describe a time where they have demonstrated their initiative and/or results driven skills. This week, you’ll have a chance to practice.
In paragraph 1, describe a time at work, home, or school where there was a problem and you took the initiative to solve that problem and to seek results on your own.
In paragraph 2, explain how the process went and describe the solution that you developed.
Unit 4: Pre-Term Paper
Introduction
Pre-Term Paper
The purpose of the Pre-Term Paper is to analyze the student’s preparation for the term paper assignment. The Pre-Term Paper will develop the basic framework for the final term paper and formatting and structure of the final paper. The project is due on Sunday of Unit 4. The assignment is worth 100 points.
The Organization that will be focus of the paper (Paper Topic) is due by Sunday of Unit 2.
Directions
Students are expected to complete an introduction paper based on the organization chosen for the final term paper (SUBMITTED IN WEEK 2). The paper will be based on the same topic as the final paper but is a complete paper on its own and must include all of the elements of a paper.
Assignment deliverable: A 1-3-page paper that includes the following:
- Overview of the Organization
- Overview of the Organization’s Staffing Plan
- Structure and APA Formatting
The paper must be in APA format and include at least two (2) sources.
grant writing
What happens once a proposal is submitted? How are funded proposals selected?
Funders apply a variety of strategies to select the proposals they are going to fund, including using scoring matrices, internal review staff, external reviewers, and members of their boards.
Public funders use a different system than private funders. Federal grants, for example, provide scoring criteria and include point values for those criteria. Private funders have greater flexibility and may even require all members of their board of trustees to have conversations about the applications. Their decision-making process may seem more “personal” and could include back-and-forth communication with the applicant.
In preparation for this Discussion, carefully look at any “review process” information included with your RFP and/or funding source information. With this in mind:
By Day 3 of Week 6
Address the following in a Discussion board post:
- An outline of the review process of the funding source/RFP you selected
- What criteria are used?
- What do you see as the benefits and challenges of this review process?
- How can you use this understanding to better prepare your proposal?
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