Assessment of Leadership and Management Capabilities for Career Growth

This report assesses the leadership and management capabilities of an individual using various theoretical models. It also includes a plan for the development of leadership and management activities for career growth.

Self Reflection

Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................3
Assess the existing leadership and management capabilities using a range of academic and theoretical
models.....................................................................................................................................................3
Plan for development of leadership and management activities..............................................................4
Conclusion...................................................................................................................................................6
References...................................................................................................................................................7

Introduction
Leadership is an activity of guiding, leading and motivating the individuals in order to
accomplish the pre-defined goals. It allows a person to inspire the followers in an efficient
manner (Bush, Bell and Middlewood, 2019). The present study aims to assess own leadership
and management skills to grow and succeed in career. The report will cover leadership and
management capabilities using ample of theoretical models. Further, it will include development
of various leadership and management activities individually and as a team member.
Assess the existing leadership and management capabilities using a range of academic and
theoretical models
Leadership skills are the strengths and capabilities of an individual to guide their
employees, motivate them, and inspire them to attain the pre-defined goals. These skills are used
to guide the team members in order to utilize their skills to reach at a certain level (De Oliveira,
Cavazotte and Alan Dunzer, 2019). I used to work in a team where I played the role of team
leader. I got the opportunity to interact with ample of people. In this context, my leadership and
management capabilities can be assess with the application of various leadership theories which
are mentioned below:
Contingency theory: According to this theory, there is no particular way of leadership
can be implemented in all situations. In other words, there are different variables associated with
different situations. It is the duty of leaders to choose the right course of action by considering
different variables (Hassi, 2019). In this context, I have the capability to evaluate the situation
and deal with the situation accordingly. Here, I evaluate different variables of the situation and
then take suitable decisions in order to handle the situation in the best possible way.
Transformational leadership theory: This theory focuses on relationship building
between leaders and followers. This theory focuses on such leaders who are inspiring,
charismatic and encouraging. These leaders push their followers to reach at their maximum
potential (Karatepe, Aboramadan and Dahleez, 2020). I have the ability to inspire the team
members. I can easily influence others by me personality and characteristics. It allows me to help
the followers in order to accomplish their goals in an efficient manner.

Behavioral theory: In this, the main focus is on actions and behavior of leaders rather
their skills & abilities. According to this, behavior plays an important role in making a person
good leader. It is possible for an individual to learn how to become a good leader. I am
developing the necessary behavior which will help me in guiding, leading and inspiring the
followers (Rehman and Iqbal, 2020). In this context, I am taking the online sessions, seminars,
conferences and also take guidance from the well-known personalities in order to develop
necessary leadership behavior.
Leader and management capabilities:
Decisiveness: I am able to take quick decision which make me a good and responsive leader. In
this context, I evaluate the different aspects and then take the best possible decision accordingly.
My decision-making skills are effective which allow me to perform the role of leader and
manager in an efficient manner. I can make quick decision with available information.
Integrity: I always favor the truth and follow my values. In this context, I make ethical
decisions at workplace and help the company in maintaining a positive image. By maintaining
integrity, I am not only able to take right decisions but also able to set a perfect example in front
of my team members.
Relationship building: Being a leader, I have the ability to maintain positive relation with
others. I can built and maintain strong relationship with my team members. For this purpose, I
maintain effective communication with my teammates which helps me in order to maintain a
positive environment at workplace. In addition, I have the skills of teamwork, collaboration,
active listening and more which makes me enable to maintain strong relationship in the
organization.
Problem solving: As a leader, people trust on me and look at me to resolve their issues. I am
efficient enough in resolving the business problems. I believe in planning and help my followers
by giving them the best possible solutions of their problems. I am able to meeting the deadlines
and always have a backup plan in order to deal with the issues in an efficient manner.
Plan for development of leadership and management activities
Target Strategies Development Criteria for Time period

Opportunities judging
attainment
Decision-
making skills
To develop decision
making skill, I will
take part in team
activities where I
will take initiative
to take necessary
decisions based on
the circumstances.
By developing
decision making
skills, I can easily
grow in my career.
It will help me in
becoming a good
leader and
managers in future.
To judge this skill,
I will assess my
own capabilities of
taking prompt and
effective decisions.
3 months
Relationship
building
Here, I will interact
with other and
actively participate
in the activities.
During the
activities, I will get
the opportunity to
interact with ample
of people that is
important for
relationship
building.
Through
relationship
building, I can
easily work in the
team of different
individual.
For this purpose, I
will assess my
relationship with
other team
members and will
also take the
necessary
feedback from
them.
5 months.
Problem
solving
To develop this
skill, I will take part
in conferences,
seminars and
workshops.
This skill will make
me enable to
resolve the issues in
timely manner
Here, I will
evaluate my own
capabilities to deal
with a specific
issue and problem.
6 months

Conclusion
Out of the above-discussion, it can be concluded that leadership and management are the
major aspects to run a business entity in an efficient manner. It is analyzed that I have necessary
skills in order to perform my duties as an efficient leader. Further, there is an action plan for
development of leadership and management skills in future period of time.

References
Books and journals
Bush, T., Bell, L. and Middlewood, D. eds., 2019. Principles of educational leadership &
management. Sage.
Hassi, A., 2019. Empowering leadership and management innovation in the hospitality industry
context: The mediating role of climate for creativity. International Journal of
Contemporary Hospitality Management.
Karatepe, O.M., Aboramadan, M. and Dahleez, K.A., 2020. Does climate for creativity mediate
the impact of servant leadership on management innovation and innovative behavior in
the hotel industry?. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management.
Rehman, U.U. and Iqbal, A., 2020. Nexus of knowledge-oriented leadership, knowledge
management, innovation and organizational performance in higher education. Business
Process Management Journal.
De Oliveira, L.B., Cavazotte, F. and Alan Dunzer, R., 2019. The interactive effects of
organizational and leadership career management support on job satisfaction and turnover
intention. The International Journal of Human Resource Management, 30(10), pp.1583-
1603.
(Bush, Bell and Middlewood, 2019)(Hassi, 2019)(Karatepe, Aboramadan and Dahleez, 2020)
(Rehman and Iqbal, 2020)(De Oliveira, Cavazotte and Alan Dunzer, 2019)