- Toggle DrawerOverviewDraft a 1,500–2,000-word response to a fictional supervisor that identifies a successful leader and describes what makes him or her successful. Next, compare his or her approaches, styles, values, and other important leadership attributes to your own and make recommendations on how to lead and foster teamwork.
The assessments in this course build upon one another and must be completed in the order presented.
SHOW MORE - Toggle DrawerResourcesCollaboration and Empowerment
Leaders need to foster collaboration. This can be accomplished by building trust and facilitating relationships. The following resource explores this topic.- Kouzes, J. M., & Posner, B. Z. (2017). The leadership challenge: How to make extraordinary things happen in organizations (6th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
- Chapter 9, “Foster Collaboration.”
- Library Research Guide
You may choose other resources to prepare for this assessment; however, you will need to ensure that they are appropriate, credible, and valid. The BUS-FP3012: Fundamentals of Leadership Library Guide can help direct your research.
- Kouzes, J. M., & Posner, B. Z. (2017). The leadership challenge: How to make extraordinary things happen in organizations (6th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
- Assessment InstructionsThe assessments in this course build upon one another and must be completed in the order presented.
Preparation
Use the following documents to complete this assessment:- Leadership and Group Collaboration Scenario [PDF].
- Leadership and Group Collaboration Response Template [DOCX].
- Instructions
Draft a professional response to your supervisor in the Leadership and Group Collaboration Scenario [PDF] using the Leadership and Group Collaboration Response Template [DOCX].
Additional Requirements
Your assessment should also meet the following requirements: - Format: Complete your assessment using the Leadership and Group Collaboration Response Template.
- APA format: Use current APA style and formatting.
- Length: 1,500–2,000-words.
- Font and font size: Use Times New Roman, 12-point font and double-spaced lines.
- Written communication:
- Express your main points, arguments, and conclusions coherently.
- Use correct grammar and mechanics.
- Proofread your writing.
- Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria: - Competency 1: Analyze leadership traits and styles.
- Analyze why a chosen leader is well-suited for a specified project.
- Compare one’s own leadership traits against those of a successful leader.
- Analyze one’s own strengths and weaknesses in the context of a project.
- Competency 2: Apply accepted leadership practices and behaviors.
- Describe an approach that would likely be effective in facilitating collaboration among a professional team.
- Competency 3: Communicate professionally and effectively.
- Address assessment purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.
