Download End of Module Assignment Brief

End of Module Assignment Brief
M005 Leading in a Changing World
End of module blog assignment briefing
Writing as a future leader or manager, develop a Leadership Blog that respond to the following
theme:
Most effective Leadership & Management Styles & approaches
Please respond to the following statement: “Which personal style should managers adopt to ensure
success? What is the most effective approach to managing the work of subordinates? These
questions have been extensively researched and debated over the last century, and while the
general consensus has moved away from ‘command and control’ to management and leadership
towards more consultative and participative approaches, there is no single ideal, as the best
approach may vary according to circumstances and individual characteristics” (CMI 2013).
To help you put the right emphasis on this theme you should consider it in 2 parts:
Part 1: Which personal style should managers adopt to ensure success? What is the most effective
approach to managing the work of subordinates? These questions have been extensively
researched and debated over the last century, and while the general consensus has moved away
from ‘command and control’ management and leadership towards more consultative and
participative approaches, Part 2: there is no single ideal, as the best approach may vary according
to circumstances and individual characteristics (CMI 2013).
Structure: So, having identified the 2 parts to this theme you can now start to structure your
response: We are looking for you to introduce the theme, reference the theory, use real examples
and conclude using your own words and views, backed up by the theory.
o
Part 1: Based on leadership research, compare & contrast the similarities & differences
between management & leadership
o Part 2: Based on the research what do you believe is the most effective approach to
managing the work of subordinates.
o Following this discussion what is your response to the point of view suggested by the CMI
2013? Do you agree or disagree? Why?
o Provide 2 examples of leaders that fit your idea of how you would like to be led
o As a member of a team, reflect on how you would like to be managed or led?
Checklist. After you’ve written your blog, read it to check if you have …….:
1. Made reference to management and leadership theories, including one useful model,
analysing the advantages and limitations of the model.
2. Used real-life industry examples to highlight the impact good and bad leadership skills have
on subordinates.
3. Made recommendations for managers on how to use knowledge of leadership skills to
produce better results.
What you must NOT do. Do not simply gather together a series of quotes from published authors
in the hope that this presents your views. Remember Socrates words of wisdom: To believe
without evidence and demonstration is an act of ignorance and folly.
Blog – Common Errors & What to Do
1. Poor students did not define of theories or models based on their reading – DEFINE THEM
2. Poor students did not use in-text citations to support their points – INSERT THEM
3. Poor students did not show evidence of relevant reading and used ‘According to me” –
READ HIGH QUALITY RESOURCES VIA LOCATE AND INDUSTRY SOURCES
4. Poor students did not critically evaluate theories/models/practices – BE CRITICAL BY
EXPLORING THE BENEFITS & LIMITATIONS RELATED TO A SPECIFIC SITUATION
5. Poor students did not provide success/failure examples from industry – GIVE EXAMPLES
6. Poor students did not reflect on what leadership & Management issues meant for them as
future leaders or managers in their chosen industry – REFLECT & PLAN
7. Poor students did not define the purpose of each blog – DEFINE THEM