Leadership Skills and Styles for Effective Organizational Management

1 Organizational Leadership and Management Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Course Code: Course Name Instructor’s Name Due Date

2 Organizational Leadership and Management 1. What characteristics did they possess? Why were those leaders important in your life? The leaders possessed a high level of confidence, good communication, leadership and organizational skills, education, and knowledge regarding their spheres of focus. The leaders were important because they reflected effective leadership which enabled them to lead their teams toward organizational success. 2. Now look at yourself as a potential leader. What talents do you bring to the leader’s role in a child development program? If you have managed a classroom, you certainly have had some experience planning, organizing, and monitoring. As an individual, I am confident that I have good communication skills, I also excel in organizations because of my social skills and I am also keen on scheduling and meeting deadlines. 3. How good are your leadership skills? Do you consider yourself a great leader? I currently possess essential skills and attributes that make me a good leader. I still have room for improvement and development into a great leader. 4. To be an effective leader, you need to know what makes people ‘tick’, and especially what motivates them in the workplace to give you their best. Leadership Styles – Chapter 4 a) Explain the importance of reflective practice for effective management Reflective practice is a process of self-awareness and self-evaluation that allows managers to learn from their experiences, improve their performance, and make better decisions (Smith, 2019). Reflective practice is important for effective management because it helps in personal development, improved decision-making, learning from mistakes, promotes continuous improvement, and ensures team development. b) Describe several management and leadership styles There are multiple management and leadership styles including classical model, behabioral approaches, and systems origin theories. Classical management theorirs focusnon establishing a heirachical system with specialized rules and roles, and a single ruler for optimized leadership. Behavioral models focus on how leaders behave and therefore suggest that leadership traits can

3 be copied and applied in diverse cases. Systems origin frameworks suggests that organizations comprise of a single system with diverse interelated parts. c) Which seems the best fit for you? Why? The behavioral approach to management and leadership is suitable in many situations because it emphasizes the importance of understanding human behavior and motivation in achieving organizational goals. This approach recognizes that employees are not just cogs in a machine, but individuals with unique needs, preferences, and abilities (Smith, 2019). d) Describe at least three strategies you will use to improve the areas of your leadership style you have identified I. Develop a coaching and mentoring program: A coaching and mentoring program can help managers to develop the skills and competencies needed to be effective behavioral leaders (Smith, 2019). II. Implement a performance management system: A performance management system can help managers to set clear expectations, provide feedback, and measure progress toward organizational goals. III. Encourage employee participation and involvement: Employee participation and involvement can help managers to tap into the knowledge, skills, and creativity of their team members. By soliciting feedback, ideas, and suggestions from employees, managers can create a more inclusive and collaborative work environment (Smith, 2019). This can help to build trust, promote engagement, and foster a sense of ownership and commitment among team members. Organizational Management – Chapter 5 1. Review the different professional organizations and name ONE to which you want to belong. Some examples are: N.A.E.Y.C., T.E.A.C.H., ACEI, FLAEYC, NHSA, NAFCC I would like to join the ACEI (Association for Childhood Education International).

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4 a) Secure information on this organization including information on becoming a member, and ACEI is a global professional organization that focuses on promoting and improving the education and well-being of children worldwide. Anyone can join the member-driven community provided they are eligible and pay the registration fee. Membership expires two from the date of joining. b) List all the benefits to you as a director Directors of an organization such as the ACEI can enjoy a wide range of benefits, including: ● Professional Development ● Networking ● Influence and Impact ● Access to Resources ● Recognition and Reputation ● Community Involvement 2. Develop a written mission and goals statement for your center or a center in your community. Mission statement: Our mission is to empower individuals to achieve their full potential and make meaningful contributions to their communities and the world. Goal statement: Provide accessible and affordable education and training programs that meet the diverse needs of our community. 3. Identify the types of planning that managers use and give examples Strategic Planning: Strategic planning is a long-term planning process that focuses on setting high-level goals and objectives for the organization. An example of strategic planning would be a company developing a new five-year plan to enter a new market or expand its product line (Rajabpour-Sanati et al., 2019). Operational Planning: Operational planning is a short-term planning process that focuses on the day-to-day operations of the organization. An example of operational planning would be a retail store creating a plan to optimize inventory management during the holiday season. Contingency Planning: Contingency planning is a planning process that focuses on preparing for potential risks and unexpected events that could impact the organization. An example of contingency planning would be a hospital developing an emergency response plan in case of a natural disaster or a cyberattack. 4. Explain how the role of the policy board differs from that of the advisory board.

5 The main difference between policy boards and advisory boards is that policy boards have the legal authority and decision-making power, while advisory boards provide guidance and advice to the organization's leadership team. Both types of boards are important in providing oversight and support to organizations, but they serve different roles and functions.

6 References Rajabpour-Sanati, A., Ebrahimi, A., & Jafari, M. (2019). Strategic leadership and organizational performance: A study of Iranian public sector. Journal of Public Affairs, 19 (1), e1837. https://doi.org/10.1002/pa.1837 Smith, A. (2019). Exploring Leadership Styles: What They Are and Why They Matter. Journal of Leadership and Management, 1 (1), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.3390/jlm1010001

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