Leadership Strategy Report: University Leadership Course Analysis

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of leadership strategies, styles, and their practical applications within organizations. The student reflects on their learning from a leadership course, examining various leadership theories such as autocratic leadership and behavior theories, and their impact on organizational dynamics. The report delves into the roles and responsibilities of leaders, the influence of contemporary societal forces on leadership, and the importance of ethical perceptions. The student shares their experiences, analyzing how they have applied leadership styles in real-world scenarios, including challenges faced and strategies adopted. The report concludes with a synthesis of the key takeaways, emphasizing the importance of adapting leadership styles and considering both internal and external factors for effective leadership.

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Name of the student-
Topic-
University Name-

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Table of Contents
Introduction...................................................................................................................2
Reflection.......................................................................................................................3
Roles and responsibilities of Leaders.........................................................................3
Analyse the conditions and forces in contemporary society that have an impact on
leaders and managers................................................................................................................4
Frameworks, theories and concepts relevant to leadership and management in
contemporary organization.......................................................................................................4
Own strategies and practices in the light of these critiques.........................................5
Ethical perception of leaders.........................................................................................6
Closing synthesis section................................................................................................6
References......................................................................................................................8

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Introduction
This report reflects the key understanding on the leadership skills and styles followed
by leaders to run the process functioning of organization. This report requires my learning
that considers the experience in leadership course and how I use my practical and theoretical
knowledge to build wise leader. There are various article and journals which are taken to
make effective leadership theories and style. I have analyzed my leadership study to
implement proper strategic program. In this report, five journals have been analyzed to make
effective leadership study and implementation of these gained knowledge in my practical life.
Leadership is the intent which is learned from study program and learning it from practical
examples.

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Reflection
After evaluating and learning various intents of leaders through my leader course, I
have analyzed that leaders influence their followers very effectively. The main role of leader
is to create synergy in the work when they are getting work done by others. There are several
leadership styles which I could follow in my own practical life when I am getting my work
done by others. I have analyzed that if I could implement proper leader’s strategy in my
personal and professional life then it will lead to effective work- life balance. There are
several roles and responsibilities which need to be followed while running effective
leadership skills (John, 2017).
Roles and responsibilities of Leaders
Leaders are the persons who command or lead a group of person, team or
organization through their effective leadership strategy. It is considered that the main role of
leader is to navigate followers in best effective manner. For instance, if in organization,
leader is appointed then all the employees will be accustomed to act as per his directions and
instructions. In organization, the main role of leader is to increase the overall productivity and
efficiency of employees in working. The main responsibilities of leaders are to get the work
done in right manner. It is considered that if employees or followers are stuck in particular
situation then it is the responsibilities to overcome that problem and show them the right path
for the betterment of organization at large. Overcoming the conflict between employees,
showing them the right path and increasing the overall productivity of organization are the
main method for the betterment of organization (Gal-Arieli, et al. 2015).

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Analyse the conditions and forces in contemporary society that
have an impact on leaders and managers
As stated by Herrmann and Felfe, 2014 it is reflected that throughout my experience
and learning from this course study, I have observed that leaders should be ahead for their
followers. I have analyzed that if proper navigation and path is shown to the people in
society then it will not only provide the benefits to society but also enhance the corporate
social responsibilities functioning of corporate world. It is evaluated that leaders helps all the
followers to develop creative and innovative working which will not only increase the
efficiency of working but also increase the productivity in the given work. However, it is
considered that followers will be committed to the work only when leaders show them the
right path to work upon. The inabilities of leaders in developing good practice, CSR
activities, policies and measures will create many challenges and trouble for the organization
at large. These levels of leadership styles and increasing changes in the business has helped
to develop new leadership intents in my business functioning.
Frameworks, theories and concepts relevant to leadership and
management in contemporary organization
As stated by Zhang, et al. 2015 it is evaluated that leaders should understand all the
theories and implication while running the leaders and management in organization. There
are several theories such as trait theory, behavior theories and contingency theory. In
corporate world, there is complex business environment, each and every leaders needs to
adopt behavior leader theory such as autocratic, democratic and laissez-faire leaders. It has
shown that how well leaders could implement its decisions and actions in their business
functioning. Being a leader, I would adopt autocratic leaders when decisions need to be made

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quickly. This autocratic leadership theory is adopted to showcase proper level of working and
learning outcomes. In organization, when decision are taken and work is assigned to
employees, then this autocratic leadership strategy is undertaken to implement proper level of
strategic plan in business. Employees are tending to perform better and efficient when they
are shown path to do their work.
Own strategies and practices in the light of these critiques
As stated by Vann, Coleman and Simpson (2014) it is evaluated that I have followed
autocratic leadership theory in my own practice leadership style. In one of my own
experience, I have analyzed that I am good leader. I faced the problem while showing path to
followers in the organization where I was hired. It was the Lucky café private limited. It is
evaluated that when this company adopted cyber computing enterprises resources planning in
its value chain activities, then all the employees of that company showed their resistance to
change. I being leader of that Lucy Café had to seat with them and analyzed all the problems
and conflicts which they were facing in business. I realized that they were having resistance
to change in business. Therefore, I had to convey all the employees and suggested them all
the benefits which they will get after adopting cyber computing system in business. This will
not only increase the communications among all the employees and management but also
establish automation in various activities. There are several problems and issues which I have
also faced being leader in that organization such as communication problems. Perception
issues, management of business activities and convincing others in efficient manner. I need to
gauge all the problems and issues of leaders while implementing my own leadership style.
autocratic leadership style also several problems such as it focuses on only taking prompt
decisions and identifying the best suitable course of action in the best interest of organization.

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However, with the changes in leadership style and complexity of business, I need to
change my own leadership style as per the needs and wants of my followers. I have gauged
that followers will only believe you when they have no doubt in you. If I want to become
efficient leaders then I should be able to analyze all the internal and external factors of
business and followers perception as well (Din, Rashid and Noh, 2016).
Ethical perception of leaders
As stated by Adeyemo, Terry and Lambert, (2015) it is reflected that leaders should
understand the personal and professional factors of employees or followers if they want to
influence them in proper manner. The main ethical point of view of leaders is to influence the
followers in positive manner. Being a leader, I have analyzed that the success of employees
or follower should be done in ethical manner. If I could influence the employees and
followers then I will use these strategies and powers to influence the employees or followers
in positive manner. I will use these leadership intents to make effective leadership program. I
need to implement proper level strategic program to showcase the best path to employees and
followers for the betterment of organization. If these followers will do the right work in
efficient manner then it will increase the value and productivity of organization at large. If I
use proper ethical manner in working then it will increase my own efficiency while adopting
particular leadership intents (Turner and Müller, 2015).
Closing synthesis section
After evaluating the details and critical analysis of various journal articles of the
leadership, I have analyzed these leadership theories and leadership practice implication
depends upon the various factors. I have considered that if proper level of communication
program and perception factors of followers are gauged in proper manner then it will helps

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my leadership style in effective manner (Mwenda and Wachira, 2015). As per my own
behavior and learning outcomes throughout my course, I have learned that I should adopt
autocratic leadership style and theory while influencing employees and followers in business.
In addition to this, I have also learned how to influence other behaviors in positive manner. I
have analyzed that I should consider all the internal and external factors of business in
positive manner. If I could absorb autocratic leadership style in my influencing behavior then
it will increase the overall productivity. It would infer that if I want to make my future better
leader then I should master one leadership style to make my own working effective
(Giltinane, 2013). However, after that I could use different leadership style to influence
employees in different manner.

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References
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style and emotional intelligence as predictors of quality of work life among bank workers in
Ibadan, Nigeria. European Scientific Journal, ESJ, 11(4).
Din, A., Rashid, S.A. and Noh, S.A.M., 2016. The Relationship and Influence of Coaching
Leadership Style in Training Program towards Student Athletes’
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Gal-Arieli, N., Beeri, I., Vigoda-Gadot, E. and Rreichman, A., 2015, January. Leadership
Transforms Education: Leadership Style and Local Authorities' Involvement in Education.
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Giltinane, C.L., 2013. Leadership styles and theories. Nursing Standard (through
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Herrmann, D. and Felfe, J., 2014. Effects of leadership style, creativity technique and
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John, M.C., 2017, May. Leadership style, school climate, and the institutional commitment of
teachers. In International Forum Journal (Vol. 1, No. 2).
Mwenda, L.K.M. and Wachira, A.W., 2015. Effects of Leadership Styles on Implementation
of Organization Strategic Plans in Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi.

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Turner, J.R. and Müller, R., 2015, June. The project manager's leadership style as a success
factor on projects: A literature review. Project Management Institute.
Vann, B.A., Coleman, A.N. and Simpson, J.A., 2014. Development of the Vannsimpco
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Zhang, J., Ahammad, M.F., Tarba, S., Cooper, C.L., Glaister, K.W. and Wang, J., 2015. The
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