1)
Give an overview of the various
leadership theories and the four leadership eras. Then, compare management to
leadership in the areas crucial to organizational performance.
2)
Discuss the trait and behavior
approaches to leadership. Additionally, be sure to discuss the aspect of being
an ethical leader and the importance of trust in organizations.
3)
Discuss the stages of development of
individualized leadership.
4)
Different situations call for different
styles of leadership behavior. Describe Hersey and Blanchard’s situational
theory, Fielder’s contingency model, path-goal theory, and the Vroom-Jago
model.
5)
Define strategic leadership. Next
briefly explain the features and importance of the following: an organization’s
mission, vision and strategy. Discuss the steps to creating a vision.
6)
Describe the eight-stage model of
planned organizational charge as well as important factors you may need to
consider (e.g., right people). Compare the eight-stage model with an
appreciative inquiry approach. Additionally, describe at least five of the
characteristics of leaders wo can accomplish successful change projects.
7)
Describe organizational culture and
values. Be sure to include the difference types of corporate cultures as well
as the three levels. Additionally, discuss culture strength.
8)
Discuss the idea that dialogue is a
central element of an organizational change. Additionally, discuss how to get
dialogue started and a few concepts that help facilitate dialogue.
9)
Define authentic leadership,
transformation leadership, servant leadership, ethical leadership,
transactional leadership, and servant leadership. Which type of leader would
you prefer?
10)
Discuss the idea of leadership as
learning. Additionally, discuss the idea that leadership is an art as well as
science.
