Assignment title: Information
Assessment 1
Due date: COB, Friday, Week 5
Marks: 25%
Format: Essay of 1200 words
"Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a
leader, success is all about growing others." —Jack Welch
Critically analyse this quotation. Your answer should include reference to Leadership
theories with any assertions supported by current thinking from the literature on
leadership.
Assessment 2
Due date: COB, Friday, Week 9
Marks: 40%
Format: Report of 2500 words
Throughout the semester the importance of the leader's self awareness has been
emphasized. Write a report that summarises your own findings, identifies your preferred
leadership style and identifies strategies to address any deficiencies you may have impeding
you from becoming that type of leader. Your answer should be based on leadership theory
and the questionnaires you and others completed during the semester
Assessment 3
Due date: Presentations will be conducted in the final session Week 14.
Marks: 25%
Format: Presentation 10 mins duration
Select two leaders, one political and the other entrepreneurial. Analyse their leadership
style and identify any differences. Your presentations should extend beyond leadership
theory to concepts of values, ethics and leading change.
You will be assessed on creativity, content and presentation noting that presentation skills
are an important aspect of effective leadership.