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OBJECTIVE:
Demonstrate initiative to both introduce change and persist to see change through to its completion.
RESPONSE:
For my LDRS 310 - Field Work in Leadership Studies project, I created an educational group on a social media platform. I developed interactive training and fun quizzes as conversation starters. Enlisting a group of friends to act as moderators ensured some diversity of responses as we worked to introduce the uninitiated to somewhat controversial subjects. See the advertising flyer here: Plain Talk on Firearms Flyer 2019
For my LDRS 310 project, I used my whiteboard to brainstorm around my project concept to narrow the scope for manageability. This was a valuable effort that helped me to refine my thinking around vision and mission.
The result of my LDRS 310 project is still in operation today. My hope is that it continues and helps initiate new people to firearms culture and sport. The group site may be viewed here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PlainTalk
My Motivation model from LDRS 450 - Advanced Leadership Behaviors blends acquired needs theory with goal-setting theory, enhanced with positive reinforcement. Starting with an evaluation of the followers, we can understand how to appeal to the needs for achievement, power, and affiliation. See my Motivation Model & Reflection to learn more about the Bicknell Team Motivation Cycle (BTMC).
Our case study of Tony Hsieh, the founder of Zappos, in MGMT 301 - Management Principles, introduced us to Tony’s idea of Holacracy -- seeking to flatten the org chart and hold everyone accountable to individual goals, while measuring them somewhat independently. I believe you would have to have the right combination of situation and leadership to make this approach work. Some situations require more structure. Some leaders would not have the fortitude to lead in such an unconventional manner.
1. Plain Talk on Firearms Flyer 2019.pdf
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