Personal and Professional Development Assignment: Leadership Analysis

This assignment, prepared for a BA Business Studies course at the University of Suffolk, comprises two tasks: a PowerPoint presentation and a reflective journal. The presentation analyzes various leadership styles, including autocratic, democratic, free rein, transformational, and transactional leadership, with a focus on Jeff Bezos's transformational approach. It highlights the importance of leadership in enhancing personal and professional skills for organizational success. The reflective journal uses the Gibbs reflective cycle to assess personal skills, particularly communication and teamwork, and identify areas for improvement. The journal explores feelings, evaluations, and action plans to enhance employability and career development, emphasizing the significance of self-assessment and continuous learning. The assignment aims to improve students' abilities in reading, analysis, presentation, and reflection, as well as their skills in problem-solving and information technology.

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Table of Contents
TASK 1 – POWERPOINT PRESENTATION...............................................................................3
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
Different types of leadership styles.............................................................................................3
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................5
TASK 2 - REFLECTIVE JOURNAL.............................................................................................5
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................5
ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION...................................................................................................6
Gibbs reflective cycle..................................................................................................................6
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................10
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................11

TASK 1 – POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
INTRODUCTION
Development is important in order to enhance the personal and professional skills that bring
growth and success in the career of an individual. Along with this the leaders plays significant
role in order to enhance their personality that impacts the overall success of company. In this
context leadership is essential as it is useful in implementing prominent Insight regarding the
business for the overall development of employees. In relation with this the below presentation is
based on the leadership styles of Jeff Bezos who is the CEO of Amazon that is the American
multinational company and also put emphasis on the E-Commerce digital marketing Cloud
Computing artificial intelligence and many more.
Different types of leadership styles
Autocratic leadership style: According this leadership style the leaders make from and
decisions without considering their subordinates. In this context the leader has the centralised
power and decision making with itself. The leader gives order assign task and duties without
asking their employees and considering their skills as well. Therefore the leader takes full
authorities and assumes full responsibility. It is considered as the negative leadership depends on
the threats and punishment. The subordinates perform their task according to the instructions and
direction of the leader. These types of leaders do not care about suggestions and opinions of their
subordinates and does not allow them to influence the decision making procedure. These leaders
think that they are best and alone can take best decision for the company. This type of leadership
depends upon the close supervision clear direction and commanding in terms of order. They also
it on the quick decision making and also believes on the lesser degree of delegation. Therefore
too much and misuse of authority might leads to develop industrial disputes and strikes. Hence
this types of teachers leads to produce frustration and decrease the growth of the capacity of
employees (Alonderiene and Majauskaite, 2016).
Democratic leadership style: According to this leadership style the leaders make
decisions by involving their employees as well. In this context the powers and authorities of
leaders are decentralized. It is considered as the suitable consultation with subordination and
participation by implementing suitable Strategies and policies. In this the leaders and courage the
subordinates to participate in the decision making procedure and also leads the subordinates

mainly through persuasion instead of fear and force. Moreover the leader served as the
modulator regarding the ideas and solutions from the group. Democratic leadership is considered
as the most effective leadership style as it permits the lower level employees to perform their
authority by using it wisely for their future position. It also described that how from prominent
decisions can be developed in the board meeting (Nguyen and et. al., 2017). It is considered as
the motivational leadership style as it is helpful for the employees to encourage them and boost
their moral in order to effectively perform the job. It also leads to Foster the enthusiasm of
employees by making them feel that management is more interested in the opinions ideas and
suggestions that are recommended by them.
Free rein leadership style: These leaders are considered as the avoid power and
responsibility. These leaders are of not interfering type of leaders who passes the duty and
responsibility of decision making to their subordinates and also take less initiative within the
administration (Swain, 2016). Moreover these leaders do not give prominent direction to their
subordinates and also love the group to develop their own goals and find solution of their
problems. Despite from this these leaders have the minor role within the organization and the
idea of these leaders is that each member of the company gives their best efforts for the
prominent results that can be achieved in the significant way. Therefore these leaders are present
to give their suggestion and criticize the performance but do not provide direction and control
over the people within the company (Li and et. al., 2016).
Transformational style: This leadership style is adopted by Jeff Bezos and related with
transforming and improving the conventions of company. In this the employees must have the
basic set of task and goals by which they can complete within the stipulated period of time
considering every month and week. Moreover the leaders are the one who prominently post their
employees outside of the comfort zone. In this the leader works with their team analyse the
prominent change within the team and also create a significant vision that is helpful and provide
guidance in the change with the help of their inspiration. It is considered as the integral part of
the leadership model as the transformational leaders provide the services in order to enhance the
moral motivation and performance of their employees by offering suitable connection and also
develop the sense of Identity among them (Maamari and Majdalani, 2017).
Transactional leadership style: These leaders are quite fair in the modern world as the
reward their employees for the job. For example the marketing team get the prominent bonus in

order to generate the certain number of leads at the end of quarter and also get rewarded by their
leader. It is considered as the best motivational leadership style as in this the followers receive
the prominent incentive plan that helps them to perform their job in an effective manner.
Moreover the transactional leadership is useful in developing roles and responsibilities for the
employees and also encourage them to put their prominent effort in the task (Dedahanov and et.
al., 2016).
Therefore, by considering the above discuss the leadership style transformational
leadership style is adopted by Jeff Bezos as he is the prominent able to transform and change the
mindset of others with his words. The effectiveness of Jeff Bezos describe the ability which is
useful in creating big efforts towards their followers and improve their behaviour that motivate
them to achieve extraordinary outcome.
CONCLUSION
In this way from the above PowerPoint introduction it is portrayed that the pioneers have
unmistakable capacities and skills that impacts the general execution of group so as to achieve
and satisfy the needs of association. In this setting heads are the person who entrusted with
noticeable rules and furthermore direct and educate their colleagues so as to accomplish the
unmistakable shafts of organization which is essential to deliver the ideal yield. In this way heads
consistently put accentuation on keeping up balance among the Talent improvement with
unmistakable accomplishment of objectives and targets of association that prompts bring
accomplishment for the general execution of representatives.
TASK 2 - REFLECTIVE JOURNAL
INTRODUCTION
Reflective practice is a methodology which is valuable in self evaluating and deciding the
aptitudes and information on an individual and furthermore helps in improving the noticeable
zones that are feeble. It is useful in breaking down the conspicuous moves which an individual
make for the advancement of their aptitudes and furthermore move towards the nonstop learning
approach (Kouzes and Posner, 2018). As per this it gives full consideration towards the huge
hypotheses and practices that are considered so as to upgrade the abilities. In addition this
segment of report depends on the reflection in regards to my conspicuous aptitudes that are
useful for the profession advancement and accomplishing development inside the dynamic

business condition. In connection with this the huge aptitudes are self surveyed and reprimand by
me so as to discover noteworthy approach to create them. Moreover, for the analysis Gibbs
model is considered which is useful in the self assessment and analysis that is useful in overall
development and improvement of an individual.
ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION
Gibbs reflective cycle
Reflective cycle is helpful in motivating individuals to perform their self assessment in a
significant manner that leads to improve their probable skills, knowledge and experience. In
terms of this VARK questionnaire is useful concerning the self-awareness exercises which is
helpful in improving my employability aptitudes (Mahlanze and Sibiya, 2017). Similar to a
pioneer in an association my obligation and duty is to recognize issues among the group and
furthermore co-ordinate with them. In this setting I have to comprehend the point of view of
every single colleague which is valuable in picking up the great learning experience and
furthermore prompts upgrade my insight and aptitudes (Raelin, 2017). Along these lines to
convey forward this reflection Gibbs reflective cycle is utilized which is propounded by Graham
Gibbs so as to dissect the improvement in the abilities and furthermore depict the general
experience concerning the noteworthy issues. Portions of its means are referenced as underneath:

Description: It describes the huge venture and occasion wherein I and my partners are chipping
away at extend and furthermore depict the advancement zone of organization which is
increasingly maintainable. In this setting I have to perform different advances and errand on the
grounds of my abilities and aptitudes (Knott and Scragg, 2016). Also while playing out the
occasion I have to act examination of my aptitudes so as to break down critical deviation among
them and around then I have been dissect to that I have to build up my Communication and
Team working abilities as in view of them I cannot accomplish development and advancement
in my profession as it can become hindrance so as to cooperate with others. Alongside this to
investigate and look at my capabilities I have to perform VARK survey that is huge in portraying
me the conspicuous activity which I can embrace for the improvement of my aptitudes with the
help and direction of my bosses and furthermore take an interest in the counterfeit preparing
program for the advancement of my abilities so as to show signs of improvement future for me.
Regardless of from this, after the general self-examination I came to realize that I am adequate in
research, Problem solving, ICT and time management which is valuable for me in dealing with
the presentation of my colleagues for their development and improvement.
Feelings: It is helpful in depicting feelings of others which they feel with respect to the response
of my ability. In this setting the emotions create due to my general activities that can be sure and
negative which sway the subordinates and their exhibition (Castelli, 2016). In this setting I as a
group head feeble in group working and correspondence aptitude that can become hindrance so
as to decrease the exhibition of my colleagues and furthermore can discouraged them in regards
to their presentation. Explanation behind this is my frail correspondence and group working
aptitudes by which I cannot convey appropriately to my colleagues and do not prompts create
straightforwardness among them that prompts decline the presentation and spirit. Because of this
representatives feel awful as they cannot give their best in their activity as a result of my
shortcoming and for this numerous subordinates face issues so as to share their emotions
(Hildebrand, 2018). Thus, for this my main responsibility is to energize them by sharing my
experience and creating sound relations with them.
Evaluation: At this progression workers are asked in regards to their general
understanding towards the circumstance of business which is isolated under two huge segments
that is positive or negative that is useful with the assistance of appropriate questionnaire
including what worked out positively and what turned out poorly and the commitment (Braun

and et. al., 2016). I did not feel that my subordinates are happy with my aptitudes and execution
as there are different abilities in which I am frail including group working and correspondence
that are considered as the most significant abilities to turn into a pioneer that prompts sway the
exhibition of my group Associates and effect their presentation level. Regardless of from this,
my great abilities thinking about the time the executives, critical thinking, Research and ICT are
valuable for me in dealing with my general colleagues and taking care of their issues that
prompts decreased clash among them and lift their confidence.
Analysis: By considering the general circumstance it is resolved that my group working,
critical thinking and ICT abilities are better and with them I can work all the more successfully
so as to finish the venture inside the specified timeframe and furthermore valuable in lessening
clashes among the colleagues (Oplatka and Arar, 2017). Besides, with the assistance of research
and ICT aptitudes I can essentially investigate the conduct of representatives which is helpful in
breaking down their character and work that prompts hold them inside the association for the
long time. Alongside this, it is additionally viewed as that my why critical thinking aptitudes are
useful in settling different basic issues that emerges among my colleagues and prompts keep up
great relations among them.
Conclusion: From the former conversation I have been investigated to that there are
different aptitudes that are useful for me so as to give critical data to my staff and colleagues that
are helpful for me in making things understood in their psyche in regards to their desires (Sales,
Moliner and Francisco Amat, 2017). In addition, it is additionally established that the undivided
attention factor ought to be available among the representatives for their compelling working. In
this manner I have to create group working and correspondence ability so as to turn out to be
increasingly proficient to perform future errand so as to make development and progress in my
vocation.
Action Plan:
Objectives: To upgrade my correspondence and group working aptitudes with the best possible
help and direction of my bosses and associates inside 6 months.
 So as to build up these aptitudes I have to take noteworthy inputs from my administrator
in regards to the compelling learning and building up my conspicuous abilities with the
assistance performing basic errands.

 Notwithstanding this I ought to go to huge workshops and preparing programs that are
helpful in persuading and urging me to build up my profession and those abilities in
which I am frail.
SMART:
 Specific: In this unique situation, the general reason for existing is to build up my
Communication and Problem solving abilities so as to turn out to be increasingly able
to play out my activity job which is helpful for me so as to build up my profession
and accomplish unmistakable aptitudes.
 Measurable: In terms of this, my abilities and advancement methodology ought to be
scrutinized and quantifiable by others. As it is useful for me in offering unmistakable
recommendations and thoughts for better turn of events and improvement of aptitudes
and it is decided by directors who guided and direct me in regards to the advancement
of abilities (Hill and et. al., 2016).
 Achievable: It delineates that I should make conspicuous strides so as to accomplish
and build up those abilities in which I am need and for this, I ought to go to classes,
workshops and preparing program also which is helpful in creating and improving
noticeable aptitudes.
 Relevant: In request to upgrade and build up my abilities, I have to take inputs from
my chiefs and convey forward my further learning in unmistakable way to create time
the executives’ aptitudes in this sort of basic circumstance and furthermore take care
of emerging issues among my partners.
 Time: To upgrade both examination and refereeing aptitudes by 20% inside 2
months.
Personal Development Plan
Area of
development
Date I will
have this
completed
by:
I will achieve
this by:
What's
happening
now?
How will I
know I've been
successful?
Progress
Communication
Skills
10/07/2020 To build up this
aptitude I have to
keep up great and
At present I cannot
altogether speak
with different
In this setting I
have to go to
different character
Hence my
general
advancement is

healthy
communication
with different
individuals and
improvement
cooperation with
them that can
unmistakably
prompts build up
my
correspondence
ability.
individuals and as a
result of this I
cannot keep up
straightforwardness
in my work that
prompts sway my
exhibition.
and
communication
advancement
classes workshops
and preparing
program that I
useful for me so
as to build up my
ability.
censured by
my bosses,
partners and
impulses that I
impart on
ordinary
premise.
Team Working
Skills
04/08/2020 For the
advancement of
this expertise I
have to
appropriately
comprehend the
point of view of
my colleagues
and create
relations with
them that are
valuable building
up the sentiment
of coordination
and collaboration
among them.
Because of the
absence of this
ability I cannot
altogether deal
with my group
which impacts the
general execution
and efficiency.
For the
accomplishment
of achievement in
this expertise I
ought to watch
and comprehend
the point of view
of my
representatives
that is gainful for
me in overseeing
them.
In this context
the
advancement
rules is
reprimanded
by my group
Associates and
others which is
adequate for
me to build up
my expertise.
CONCLUSION
By considering the preceding information and discussion about the reflection it is
determined that the individual skills and experience are useful for the overall development that is
concerned with the overall performance of a person. Instead of this, for the further proceedings
of the report, Gibbs reflective cycle is considered that has six prominent steps to analyze the
significant activities in the considerable manner and also depicts the feelings and emotions of

individuals. Despite from this, it also represents the significant action plan that is useful in
developing the expected result for the future purpose. Henceforth, the above studied Gibbs
model in useful at the time of self assessment and reflection of own skills and knowledge that
need suitable improvement in order to achieve future desired goals and objectives and also helps
in the career development. Along with this, it has six prominent steps that helps in the overall
development and growth and also helps in self analyzing the mistakes that are done by the
individual.

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