apu mgmt605 wek 1 to 6 discussions latest 2016 march
• Write a one-two sentence personal definition of leadership. Base you definition on what you have encountered this week, as well as on what you have already learned about leadership.
• Discuss the statements: "Leadership is everybody's business” and “Leadership is not an affair of the head, but rather an affair of the heart.”
• Finally, write about the differences between leadership and management.
1. What is vision in your work environment and how does one foster a shared vision in this kind of environment?
2. What signals (verbal and non verbal) do individuals send to leaders to communicate that they are inspired?
3. What metaphors/visual pictures are seen in your organization to communicate a shared vision? For example, some organizations use sports metaphors such as we are a team and others use family metaphors as we are one big happy family.
4. What do you think your/your leader’s strengths are at creating clarity as a collaborative leader? Areas of improvement?
5. What recommendations/changes would you make based on your evaluation of your organization to Inspire a Shared Vision?
Your initial post should demonstrate and integration of readings and lessons
week 5
Examine your organization and leadership through the following questions:
1. How does your organization foster trust and open communication?
2. How is teamwork, power, and authority defined? Look deep at self interest vs. a common goal and empowerment.
3. What are the goals that people share in common? Motivations?
4. How would you describe the culture and leadership from the top down?
5. What recommendations do you have for your organization to enable others to act?
Your initial post should demonstrate and integration of readings and lessons to support your views.
week 6
Examine your organization and leadership through the following questions:
1. How does your organization/leaders link rewards and appreciation to standards of excellence?
2. Are standards clear and how are they communicated? What changes would you recommend?
3. Is leadership defined by walking around (visible) and listening in your organization? How are examples and expectations set?
4. What does support look like/mean in your organization?
5. What recommendations do you have to improve the organizational dynamics?
Your initial post should demonstrate and integration of readings and research from the lessons to support your views.
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