Introduction
At this point, you have completed the first of three assignments, Individuals As Leaders, in Unit 3. Now, you will address the second assignment in the sequence: Team Leadership. This is the second of the three related assignments.
Unit 3 – Part 1: Individuals As Leaders (Units 1, 2, and 3). (Complete).
Unit 6 – Part 2: Team Leadership (Units 4, 5, and 6),
Unit 9 – Part 3: Organizational Leadership (Units 7, 8, and 9).
Part 3 will include an executive summary section that pulls together the conclusions and main points of your research from Parts 1, 2, and 3.
Instructions
Leadership Theory
This assignment focuses on the assigned readings and discussions of Units 4, 5, and 6. The first half of the assignment addresses the primary areas of:
Communication, across cultures and multiple forms; Leadership is a conversation.
LMX and followers.
Influence and networking; how leaders create networks.
Virtual and multicultural environments; tribal leadership.
Emotional intelligence; leadership EQ competencies.
Team leadership and self-managed teams.
In this first portion of the assignment, describe the primary elements of leadership theory covered in Units 4, 5, and 6, including supporting evidence.
Team Leadership: Application of Leadership Theory
The second half of this assignment is the application of leadership theory to your selected business leader. Which elements of theory apply or do not apply? How well can you support your conclusions based on your research? As a minimum:
Describe your selected leader’s organization and its leadership needs.
Evaluate demonstrated leadership competencies and effectiveness of a selected leader, including leader’s ability to apply data analysis.
Describe theory-supported success factors exhibited by your selected leader.
The headings in your paper should at a minimum address:
Introduction.
Leadership Theory. (Use level 2 headings to guide the reader.)
Team Leadership: Application of Leadership Theory. (Use level 2 headings to guide the reader.)
Conclusion.
Option: Please consider using embedded video links in your assignment document to assist in supporting your arguments in theory and application to your selected leader.
Assignment Objectives
To complete this assignment successfully, you must meet the following objectives:
Describe relevant team leadership concepts, related theories, and supporting evidence.
Describe a selected leader’s organization and its leadership needs.
Evaluate demonstrated leadership competencies and effectiveness of a selected leader, including leader’s ability to apply data analysis.
Describe theory-supported success factors exhibited by a selected leader.
Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of professional contexts.
Additional Requirements
Your assignment should meet the following requirements:
Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA format: Follow current APA guidelines for style and format, including a cover page and headings.
References: A minimum of six resources on your selected leader and his or her organization.
Length: A minimum of 2400 words.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
