MG629 CW2: Assessing and Developing Leadership and Management Skills

This report, prepared for the MG629 module on Developing Leadership and Management Skills, provides a self-assessment of the author's existing leadership and management capabilities. The report begins with an introduction that highlights the importance of leadership and management skills in personal and professional development. The main body of the report evaluates the author's skills using various leadership and management models, including contingency theory, transformational leadership, scientific management, and systems management theory. The author identifies strengths and weaknesses in each area. Following the assessment, the report outlines a detailed development plan, specifying areas for improvement, timelines, and actions to be taken to enhance skills. The plan addresses both transformational leadership and scientific management, including strategies for adapting to change and improving work efficiency. The report concludes with a summary of key findings and a reiteration of the importance of continuous skill development. The references section lists the academic sources used in the report, including books and journals.

Developing Leadership
and Management Skills

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................1
Evaluate existing leadership and management capabilities with the help of models.............1
Develop a plan to develop the range of leadership and management skills...........................2
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................4
References:.......................................................................................................................................5
Books and Journals.................................................................................................................5

INTRODUCTION
Leaders are the one who directs the people for achieving the goals and objectives of the
organisation. On the other hand, management refers to the coordination and regulation of
activities which is useful to achieve the goals(Ninković and Knežević Florić, 2018).
Development of both leadership and management skills are important because these two skills
are helpful for the future career and for the job. These skills helps in building the personality of
the individual which includes the strategic thinking, good communication, interpersonal skills
and many more. This report will cover leadership and management capabilities using different
models and the plan for leadership and management developmental activities.
MAIN BODY
Evaluate existing leadership and management capabilities with the help of models
There are some models of leadership and management which are discussed below-
Leadership theories-
 Contingency theory- In this theory, the leader cannot use just one style to solve all the
situations. Because there are different situations which come across infront of leader and
they have to use different style. I have the ability of solving different situations with
different style of leadership. I can easily identify the variables which can affect the
situation and with that only I found out the best way by which I can sole the difficulty.
 Transformational leadership- In this the leader needs to be charismatic and
inspirational who motivates the people to become the best for handling different task. But
to be fascinating and inspirational I have to develop the skill so that people can follow my
words and achieve success(Printy and Liu, 2021). I have to start idealizing the person
which can create some influence on me and help me in developing the skill of inspiring
others.
Management theories-
 Scientific management theory- This theory explains that the work must be completed
effectively even that work is small. The work must be allotted according to the required
skills and capabilities of the person so that the person can work with effectively and
productively. I assume that the work must be completed with full potential but still the
work I do is not completed timely and lacks in some capabilities. Because of which I am
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unable to perform well in my team. I lack in some skills of management which is
required for the upliftment of my work so that I can complete all the task with good
results and help in achieving the objectives of the company.
 Systems management theory- System management theory is all about the interrelations
and harmony of all employees in the workplace(Kubu, 2018). The success of the
organisations is dependent not just on completing the task on time and with good work
but it also depends on how the employees are working together to achieve the results. I
work with my team and with harmony and co-operate on what the team leader has asked
to work. I work in collaboration with my team as for doing any work it is required to
work as a team.
Develop a plan to develop the range of leadership and management skills
Areas of
development
Time
duration
Actions to
achieve
Current
situation
How will I
know I have
been
successful
Progress
Transformationa
l leadership
4
months
In order to learn
transformational
leadership skills
I will be
requiring to
work in an
environment
where the focus
is more on the
change
management so
that I can
identify the
requirements of
changing as
well as think
As per my
Current
situation I am
more stiff and
steady towards
my thinking
and way of
seeing thinks
and doesn't
appreciate
changes. I am
less
inspirational
towards the
transformation
and try to avoid
When I will be
successful in
adapting the
new changes
related to the
technology
and other
factors life
new consumer
trends within
my
organisation as
well as I will
try new styles
of learning and
leading the
I have
started
adopting
new changes
in my
personal and
professional
life always
implemented
new
leadership
styles in
working
pattern for
the change
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with more
broader view to
shift my current
mindset to
words the
change in order
to inspire as
well as the gain
motivation from
the better
changes.
the changes
within my
leadership as
well as try to
pursue the
things with old
tradition
methods rather
than adapting
changes.
team during
my team
management.
management.
Scientific
management
theory
8
months
In order to learn
the scientific
management
theory I have to
work with
experts that
have knowledge
and
understanding
of increasing
the productivity
in an
organisation by
making the
production
process efficient
(Bugaian,
2020). I will
also learn new
techniques of
As per my
current
knowledge and
learning I have
very less
understanding
about scientific
management
theory and
their principles
which are
decreasing the
efficiency of
my work and
also decreasing
my
performance as
well as
providing me
the unclear
when I will be
using the
standardized
methods to
pursue my job
role as well as
when I will be
paid high for
my high
performance
as well as
there will be
the clear
division of
task and
responsibilities
within my
team members
thereby
increasing the
I measured
my progress
using
performance
indicator that
showcased
my
improvement
in my
productivity
and
performance.
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increasing the
efficiency in the
production
process as well
as learn
transferable
skills for better
performance.
division of my
responsibilities.
efficiency as
well as
productivity in
my work
(Golensky,
and Hager,
2020).
CONCLUSION
It is concluded from the above report on developing leadership and management skills that it
is very essential for a student a professional employee to consistently and hands and the flood the
leadership and management skills in order to give the growth in the career as well as at the
academic level. In the current competitive business environment along with the academic skills
the organisations are looking more for the management and leadership skills among and
individual therefore it is very essential for the person to develop cognitive leadership and
management skills in order to gain confidence as well as for personal and professional growth.
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References:
Books and Journals
Bugaian, L., 2020. Higher education leadership and management competences.
In Competitiveness and sustainable development (Vol. 2, pp. 6-6).
Golensky, M. and Hager, M., 2020. Strategic leadership and management in nonprofit
organizations: Theory and practice. Oxford University Press.
Kubu, C.S., 2018. Who does she think she is? Women, leadership and the ‘B’(ias) word. The
Clinical Neuropsychologist. 32(2). pp.235-251.
Ninković, S.R. and Knežević Florić, O.Č., 2018. Transformational school leadership and teacher
self-efficacy as predictors of perceived collective teacher efficacy. Educational
Management Administration & Leadership. 46(1). pp.49-64.
Printy, S. and Liu, Y., 2021. Distributed leadership globally: The interactive nature of principal
and teacher leadership in 32 countries. Educational administration quarterly. 57(2).
pp.290-325.
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