Reference no: EM134001824 , Length: Word Count:800
People, Culture and Contemporary Leadership
Assessment- Contemporary Leadership
Your task
Individually, you are required to create an engaging 1-page academic poster and an 800-word written summary on contemporary leadership.
Assessment Description
In this individual assessment, students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding and ability to interpret the key functions of leaders and managers in contemporary organisations, and to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of various contemporary leadership styles by analysing their application in different workplace settings.
Assessment Instructions
Leaders today must learn to operate effectively in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world. This task invites you to examine one such trend and critically assess how a particular leadership style can be employed to guide decision-making and problem-solving within a specific industry context. No AI shortcuts — Get genuine assignment help from experienced, real tutors.
After selecting your trend, identify an industry where this trend is particularly significant. For instance, you could examine the impact of consumer behaviour within the airline sector or the role of cybersecurity in the not-for-profit arena. The chosen industry should offer a clear framework for understanding the challenges and opportunities that arise from the trend.
Subsequently, you'll need to prepare your analysis in a one-page academic poster and an 800-word written summary (both in the same document).
Your academic poster should effectively summarise your insights in a visual, professional and engaging manner, utilising a blend of text, graphics, and design elements, and should include the following:
Introduction: Provide an overview of your selected industry and describe how it is being affected by the chosen trend.
VUCA Connection: Critically discuss which VUCA element the trend is most connected to.
Leadership style: Critically discuss one contemporary leadership style. Explain its advantages and disadvantages in relation to the trend and the selected industry.
Leadership traits: Based on the chosen leadership style, justify three (3) leadership traits that would be required to ensure leadership effectiveness in line with the trend.
You are encouraged to present your poster in a clear and well-organised format, using visuals such as icons, diagrams, or charts to enhance communication. Free online tools such as Canva, Piktochart, Venngage, or Visme can be used to design your poster. These platforms offer user-friendly interfaces and free templates, making them suitable for both academic and professional presentations. Select a tool that aligns with your experience and preferred design style. Use concise, professional language throughout your infographic, suitable for both academic and industry audiences. Where appropriate, support your analysis with relevant leadership theories and organisational examples discussed in Weeks 1 to 3 of the course.
Your 800-word written summary should include the following:
Based on the findings from your academic poster, critically discuss how followers can adopt the Big 5 Personality Traits to better align with the selected leadership style and the selected trend.
References: Include in-text citations and a reference slide using an appropriate academic referencing style.
Appendix: You must include an appendix that documents your Generative AI collaboration, including all prompts and responses used for the assessment.