DeVELPOING SKILLS FOR BUSINESS LEADERSHIP Muskan Jain_JPR Introduction

DEVELPOING SKILLS FOR
BUSINESS LEADERSHIP

Introduction
A person who has ability to inspire others to work, so that organisation can attain its
objectives is considered as a leader (Chhokar et.al. 2013). I think, true leader is the one who
can stand alone and take all the decision on the basis of its group members. It is not easy for
everyone to become a leader. There are some set of traits as well as qualities needed to attain
this position (Winston, Creame and Miller, 2013).
One of the most popular model is ADDIE, which was developed in the year 1975 by
Florida University (Jones, (2014) and helped me at many stages to become good leader. It is
widely used by in structural designers to provide tanning to new comers. This is used for
preparing step by step procedure which helps in making complete training programme. As,
per me it’s a best model because it involve five different phases which act as a base for
perform the task on the basis of certain standards that are establish to ensure uniformity in the
course of actions (Reiser and Dempsey, 2012).
As a leader, I am providing complete the support to my team member wherever, they
required my help. In the beginning it was not easy for me because I was lacking behind in
leadership knowledge, but gradually with the help of ADDIE I learned to how to manage
things, motivate, supervise, inspire and how to build a confidence in my team (Gardiner,

2016). Being a leader of an organisation I am responsible to develop appropriate plan so, that
organisation can attain its objectives as well as its goals.
There are many leadership theories available to support me and my plans such as,
trait, behavioural, contingency, power and influence theories (Anderson et.al. 2017). My
business plans are supported by all these theories in one or the other way. Although it wasn’t
easy to understand leadership before the formation of these theories but now, they not only
helped in facilitating the strong understanding about leadership but also helped me in
developing appropriate plans for the organisation (Wynne, 2016).
Trait theory focuses on the personality of the individual. There are some set of traits
that made me a leader such as, cooperative nature, self – confidence, persistence in work,
ability to tolerate stress, easy to mould as per the change in situations and many more
(Clinton, 2016). All these traits had helped me to create a link with mine team members. Due
to my flexible and cooperative nature, staff members feel comfortable to share their
problems. This helps me to settle all grievances on time and develop healthy working
atmosphere (Dugan, 2017). With the help of this theory I was able to attain idea regarding all
the traits that are essential for me to be a good leader.
The way I behave in the organisation is quite impressive. In the recent era no
employee wants to work under autocratic leader. As, such leaders don’t allow their
employees to think or do the things as per their wish so, I behave like a democratic leader
(Weaver, 2016). Being a democratic leader I take opinion as well as suggestions of all the
employees before implement or any change in plans or policies related to them (Bass and
Stogdill, 1990). This make the employees feel as if they are important of firm.
After working long in the organisation I felt that there is no specific style of
leadership or any one any follow a specific theory and behave as per it in all the situations.

There are many different situations so, the best leader is the one who can mould himself as
per the scenario.
Apart from the general way of working at the time of providing training of
instructional designs, I try to give leaner proper freedom especially at the time of online
learning. Whereas, control I can be established over their thinking when face to face training
is given (Branc, 2009) I adopted this theory because it provide freedom to all staff member to
build their own thinking and understanding. Along with this, employees are also encourage to
give their opinion on the experience that they attain during programme.
Major reason because of which I think ADDIE is the best are- employees can actively
involve, learn things by developing their own understanding in spite of memorization and this
will overall enhance their communication skills (Davis, 2013). All these things helps
employee to open up with other organisational member, which further reduce their hesitations
(Quinones and Ehrenstein, 2010).
Once the employees are comfortable enough to work in the new organisation, they are
provided training. Although there are many methods of training such as, lecturing, role
playing, group discussion and by performing many leadership activities (Jackson and Parry,
2011).
In my organisation, trainers use lecturing and interactive methods for the purpose of
providing training. Under lecturing method, employees are verbally explained the work that
they have to perform in the organisation. On the basis of the experience experts provide
complete knowledge regarding the work they have to perform (Marks et.al. 2014). This
method is considered most suitable because it, helps in resolving all conflicts, issue and
problems of employees. Some time as per my instructions printed papers which contain detail