Leadership Development Plan | Report-1

Running head: LEADERSHIP PLAN
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Name of the Student:
Name of the University:
Author Note:

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Table of Contents
Introduction:...............................................................................................................................2
Leadership theories and models:................................................................................................2
Personal assessment:..................................................................................................................5
Development plan:.....................................................................................................................6
Conclusion:................................................................................................................................8
References:...............................................................................................................................10
Appendix 1:..............................................................................................................................11

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Introduction:
The aim of this paper is to discuss the leadership development plan on the basis of the
expectations of the companies in different parts of the world. The leadership is one of the
most important factor or rather can be said to be the backbone of the business in the modern
world of business. This is the reason why I have undergone management courses so that I can
at least understand the weaknesses in me which will be later transformed into the strength.
Through proper understanding of the theories and models of the leadership I can enhance my
skills. This paper will be discussing the important leadership theories that the need of the self-
assessment can be understood. Based on these theories I will be able to understand which
factors are necessary for the growth of a leader. In this paper the Boyatzis Intentional Change
model for personal assessment and development will be discussed. Finally, the leadership
development plan will be discussed with resources needed and time based on five years.
Leadership theories and models:
There are some very important leadership theories present in the business world
regarding the capabilities and personalities of the leaders. With proper understanding of the
leadership theories can guide me to understand the role which is getting changed with the
changing business scenario. Among the leadership theories the trait theory, contingency
theory, behavioural theory, transformational and transactional theories are important
(Storsletten & Jakobsen, 2015). Despite the fact that the leadership theories have changed
with time and the need of the organizations, the main features of the leadership never changes
but have been guiding the leaders for ages.
The trait theory of leadership refers to the inborn qualities of the persons which
differentiate them from the others. According to this theory of leadership, there is no scope
for training and gaining leadership capabilities if not the person himself has the leadership

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factors in him. The qualities like the creativity factors, intelligence, performing
responsibilities and communicative style that attract the followers must be included in the
person so that he can be seen in the crowd (Arena & Uhl-Bien, 2016). On the contrary to the
trait theory, the theorists supporting the behavioural leadership theory opine that the persons
if not pisses the leadership qualities can learn from the environment and the challenges in the
personal life and grow their leadership skills effectively so that they leader all the factors of
leadership through formal or informal trainings. The behaviour of the leaders and their
followers can bring changes in the leadership capabilities.
The contingency theory of leadership opines the fact that the leadership in any
industry must not stick to the only one type of leadership style but find out different process
of managing employees and perform leadership duties so that the business does not face any
problem with the changing situation (Ford & Harding, 2018). For example, a company may
face issues if the market where it has been operating has started to record economic problems
which can negatively affect the business. In this situation, the leadership style need to be
changes so that this situation can be faced properly.
The tractional theory of leadership focus on the relationship of transaction among the
managers and their employees. The leaders can motivate their subordinates in different ways
which can be monetary support, arranging needed trainings and resources or for that matter
recognising them. This theory helps the leaders to develop a mutual reinforcing environment.
On the contrary, the transformational leadership theory opines that the leaders at=re to gain
the trust of the employees to operate successfully (Conger, 2015). Through empowering their
employees the modern day leaders can enhance their capabilities and motivational power.
From the above discussion I have understood that the leadership theories will be
guiding me in developing my leadership plan effectively because through these I have