Leadership is hard. It is a skill that must be developed, molded, and shaped. Leaders are tasked with driving organizations, implementing missions, and developing staff. I do not believe anyone is born a leader; rather, with a dedication to learning and a fearless attitude toward trying new things, anyone can become one.
These resources have helped me develop vital skills to lead a successful and productive office. I have benefited immensely from those who were willing to share their lessons so I could expedite my own growth. This is my small attempt to repay that debt.
These resources have helped me develop vital skills to lead a successful and productive office. I have benefited immensely from those who were willing to share their lessons so I could expedite my own growth. This is my small attempt to repay that debt.
Below is a document titled Difficult Scenarios: Vignettes to Develop Team Leadership. I created these fictional scenarios as exercises to help my team navigate challenging situations. While I’ve found them incredibly helpful for developing future leaders, they have also expanded my own perspective on how to manage complex workplace dynamics.
This is a critical thinking exercise that I used once. It requires picking a (perhaps controversial) topic and answering all of the listed questions. The exercise then requires the individual to consider the opposite viewpoint. The next step is to reflect on the disparate viewpoints and understand why differences exist.