Aha Leadership Definition

Over the course, as I began to see all the material and work come together, I felt a sense of accomplishment and felt very proud of what I had done over the semester. This learning experience has definitely opened my eyes and opened new doors for me professionally already.

The first step in the process is to identify and define the problem at hand. During this step, all the information is gathered and looked over. This allows for the problem to be clearly identified and hopefully making the whole process easier. Step two of the process is to begin generating possible solutions. In this step, managers can begin formulating one or several potential solutions (Lombardi, Schermerhorn, & Kramer). Before going onto step three, some additional information may be required, because step three is when a plan of action is chosen. In the fourth step, the chosen plan is implemented. It is the responsibility of the manager to make sure this portion goes smoothly. Everyone on the team should know exactly what they should be doing. The final step in the process is to review the results. In reviewing the outcome of the action plan that has been chosen, you may find things that need to be altered and you may find things that are going perfectly. At this point the appropriate changes should be made.

What was the most challenging topic for you in this course? What resources or methods might have better assisted you with this topic?

I would ensure that issues which are creating a problem in the work group are discussed within the group by creating a friendly and safe environment where people feel safe to speak out. If there are shy people in the group I will make one-on-one meetings to motivate them and make sure that their voice is also heard as well. I would make sure that it is important to bring up the issue discussions which make the group dynamic strong. I would also make sure that everyone brings up their issues and let them know that it is so important to discuss all the issues and work together which helps the team in achieving their goaIs. The manager can bring unspoken conflicts into open without making them worse by motivating the individuals to bring out what problems

Reflect on what you have learned in this course and discuss how it might influence your work as a professional

The course has had the largest impact on me outside of the classroom with the intentional

5. Please outline in your own words, one other new thing you learned this week in the course. How does it apply to your life?

The manager simply states the desire to change and asks for honest feedback. This is followed up with providing employees leeway and encouragement to perform tasks and succeed on their own (2010). The manager can then identify employees worthy of trust and capable of executing delegated authority (2010). An upfront agreement outlining a follow up schedule and results methodology is established to eliminate ambiguity (2010). Of course self-diagnosis and action plans for recovery are rare, so in these cases employees have to act.

The preverbal “dog and pony show” which is all to well known as far as I have seen in the Army that any coherent keenly observant superior would easily sniff out and counteract. If there is one thing I can change throughout the Army it would be to show the work environment weather it be battery, battalion, brigade or any such entity in a light of honesty. Lets bring to light all the flaws, all the discrepancies

Discuss how this course has affected you in your development as a student and explain how it has prepared you for academic success.

Hailing from a STEM based school that has a special focus on medicine, HOSA, short for Health Occupations Students of America, is an organization that blends my passion for healthcare, learning, competition, and networking into one, coherent role. In HOSA, I have been able to meet professionals and students from all corners of North Carolina. In addition, I have learned the true purpose of student leadership. Myself and fellow student HOSA officers are responsible for the preparation and execution of all events including collaborations amongst student groups and the community with events such as blood drives. I for one can attest to the fact that HOSA fosters many chief skills, including how to communicate, organize, and manage time more effectively.

Within this course, there were issues or information from the course that most surprised, intrigued, or elicited emotion (positive or negative) in me. There were many topics that I already knew about but needed to refresh my memory and many that were new information to me.

As a Senior Enlisted Leader, developing a better comprehension of the big picture is paramount. Having in-depth knowledge of the complexities behind decisions, processes, and the totality of circumstances would be instrumental when addressing matters to the field. Furthermore, it would enhance a Senior Enlisted Leader’s ability to provide timely, complete and reliable counsel to operational and strategic leaders. Fostering the medium in which leadership and workforce can openly communicate will be

1. What are three of the most significant insights that you have gained in this course?

Consider what role this course has played in helping you determine an approach to your dissertation topic. Has your original topic and approach changed? Why? How?