The questionnaire asked a series of questions that was then categorized and totaled in two different categories. The two categories are people and task. The scores of both of these categories are then put into a matrix and scored into a specified type of leadership style. The score that was received for the people category was 7. The score that was received for the task category was 7.2. Both of these numbers were then entered into the matrix. The result from this exercise was that Team Leader was the leadership style that was …show more content…
In the leadership style assessment I was glad to see that I had high scores within the aspects of leadership that mean a lot to me in how I manage and lead my own staff within my program. I have a program with 20 staff and I manage county-wide an additional 19 staff for training and development opportunities. I welcome the fact that I have noticed while taking the assessments and reading on leadership development, that I need to work on more effective communication with my staff. I had a situation recently, where I thought that I had given clear instruction to a staff member. It came to my attention that the staff member was not clear on my direction. I am taking steps to ensure that I continue to have more clear communication with my staff. I was also glad to see that on the matrix my scores came out as a team leader. I pride myself on being able to develop and work with my staff consistently on the vision that I have for my program. I have been able to grow my program from a staff of 4 to the 20 staff that is now employed with me. I am glad that I am taking this class for me to learn more about leading my