Reflection on Leadership

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Reflection on Leadership

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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
Theories......................................................................................................................................3
Online Resources.......................................................................................................................4
Industry guest speaker................................................................................................................7
In-class activities........................................................................................................................7
Feedback for assessment 1.........................................................................................................7
Psychometric Test results...........................................................................................................8
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................8
Reference List............................................................................................................................9
Appendix..................................................................................................................................11

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Introduction
The concept of leadership implies the undertaking of tasks with reference to the management
of people and resources in a particular setting with an objective to achieve certain aims and
goals as required by the situation concerned. I have observed that a leader who has the ability
to motivate the group concerned can reach greater heights thereby carving a niche for the
group. Tapping in budding entrepreneurs in an appropriate manner is one of the most
incredible qualities a leader can possess as far as Talent Acquisition Management is
concerned. It would help in the promulgation of the concept of innovation thereby leading to
the implementation of new ideas as far as effective management is concerned. The main
objective of the essay is to provide a reflective aspect of the concept of leadership which
would primarily focus over the inferences drawn by me with regard to personal observances
made. The theoretical perspectives of leadership would also be delved into in order to
comprehend upon the reflective aspect of leadership. The perspectives of culture and values
may also be taken into account for the purpose of presenting my views and opinions on
leadership by the virtue of a more detailed approach.
Theories
Talent Management
Channelization and utilization of talent in an effective and efficient manner exemplifies
incredible leadership to a large extent (Deery and Jago, 2015). Based on my observance, a
leader is an inspirational person to group of budding and talented people thereby providing
them an appropriate pathway to achieve their objectives as far as their progress and growth is
concerned. I have also deduced that a leader can aid in the proper usage of human resources
thereby motivating people to deliver incredible performance and making an appropriate gap
analysis. It would help in the addressing of the gaps in order to cover up the grey areas and
loopholes. Based upon my experiences from past internships at organizations, I have further
observed that a leader who can effectively tap in talented people into the group would help in
the retention of people thereby resulting in low turnover. As observed by me from various
studies, talented people do not leave organisations solely for higher salaries. One of the main
reasons for their exit is the contemplation to work under a person who can lead effectively
and value their talent and skills appropriately. Impartment of training by a leader in order to
hone the skills of the group of people would also be quite beneficial to a massive level
(Sparrow and Makram, 2015). The Foundational dimension would help the employees to
develop not only their personality overall but also their interpersonal skills and overhauling
their though processes with regard to experience as far as my personal observances are
concerned. The dimension regarding growth would enable the employees to adapt and adjust
to flexible situations in their workplace and learn the skills in an effective and efficient
manner.
Talent Acquisition

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I opine that a leader would play an extremely vital role in the identification of the right talent
for the group. In this aspect, an appropriate procedure is to be followed during the various
stages of recruitment in order to select the candidate. The interview rounds must be held in
such a manner so that they are not interrogative in nature (Phillips-Wren, Doran and Merrill,
2016). It would help the candidate to consider working for the company for a prolonged
duration of time on being selected as far as effective leadership is concerned. Along with the
one to one interview, appropriate screening and psychometric tests must also be conducted in
the interest of leadership in order to determine the abilities of the person to undertake the
activities relating the job duties and responsibilities accordingly. I further view that Human
Resource Development is one of the most essential aspects of leadership as far as Talent
Acquisition is concerned. The frameworks and parameters in order to recruit must be
designed in such a manner that they are not only friendly and suitable for the candidates but
also simple and easy to understand for the prospective candidate (Allen, 2016). Planning out
in an effective manner is also one of the major aspects of Talent Acquisition.
Communication
I have made observations that leaders must be communicative in nature in order to get the
required job done by the group members in a timely manner. It would play a key role in the
motivation of the employees. In the recent past, various kinds of tools and channels have
been developed for the purpose of communication in the corporate world at the global level
(Johnson and Hackman, 2018). The internet has turned out to be one of the most important
means of communication thereby implying effective and efficient leadership. Both verbal and
written forms of communication help a leader to be successful in the management of a group
of people or an organisation based on my experience. Communication also helps in the
development of trust between leaders and group members as far as ethics is concerned.
Miscommunication leads to many kinds of blunders with reference to conclude upon strategic
decisions. It may lead to the loss of trust on part of group members thereby the outcome
being ineffective leadership which eventually leads to disastrous results (Mikkelson, York
and Arritola, 2015). Communication also acts as catalyst between the leader and the group
members as it helps in the closing of the gaps between the leader and the group members
accordingly. Engaging with the employees as a true leader would help them to display
Organizational Citizenship Behaviour to a considerable extent as far as undertaking voluntary
activities on behalf of the organization is concerned.
Online Resources
I have drawn reasonable inferences from various online resources based on aspects
mentioned below as far as the ebooks and online journals are concerned. The psychometric
tests are also inclusive of the online resources.