In 4–5 pages, explain the meaning of Gardner’s five minds,
analyze personal competence in the five minds, and explain why the five minds
are essential qualities for a global leader. Analyze a selected leadership
theory or model in terms of alignment to Gardner’s five minds.
Note: Creating a global leadership development plan requires
specific thought processes. The assessments in this course are presented in a
specific sequence and must be completed in order.
Assessment Instructions
In order to develop a global leadership plan and be a true
leader in the global arena, you must know your own strengths and weaknesses
with respect to the level of your leadership competencies. This assessment will
help you evaluate your level of competence related to Gardner’s Five Minds of
Leadership, and will be helpful when you create your global leadership
development plan.
Preparation
Be sure you read and reference the Gardner article linked in
the Required Resources section of this assessment. You will also need to do
your own research on Gardner’s Five Minds concept and its implications for the
future. Search the Capella University Library and the Internet for scholarly
articles on the application of this concept. You will need at least three additional
resources to support your work in this assessment.
In addition, select one of the following theories or models
to research and use in this assessment:
· Trait
approach.
· Skills
approach.
· Situational
approach.
· Path-goal
theory.
·
Leader-member exchange theory.
·
Transformational leadership.
Organize this assessment logically, using headings and
sub-headings appropriately. Include a title page and reference page, and follow
APA guidelines for all citations and references.
Requirements
For this assessment, complete the following:
· Explain the
meaning of each of Gardner’s Five Minds.
· Analyze your
own level of competency in each of the Five Minds.
o Describe your
experience in each of the Five Minds.
o Determine your
strengths and weaknesses in each of the Five Minds.
o Explain how you
can develop and improve your Five Minds.
· Analyze the
theory or model you selected in terms of how well it aligns with Gardner’s Five
Minds.
o Briefly explain
the theory or model you selected.
o Explain how the
theory or model aligns (or does not align) with Gardner’s Five Minds.
· Explain why
Gardner’s Five Minds are essential qualities for a global leader.
Additional Requirements
· Include a
title page and reference page.
· Number of
pages: 4–5, not including title page and reference page.
· Number of
resources: At least 3 in addition to the Gardner article.
· APA format
for citations and references.
· Times New
Roman font, 12 point.
·
Double-spaced.
Assessment 2
In 3–5 pages, explain
global trends and their relevance to global business leaders. Select leadership
theories to address the trends and analyze the application of the theories to
the trends.
Note: Creating a global leadership development plan requires
specific thought processes. The assessments in this course are presented in a
specific sequence and must be completed in order.
Assessment Instructions
Effective global leaders must be able to recognize current
and future trends in their industry and determine the best ways to address
those trends.
Preparation
For this assignment, please select three of the following
trends in global business, and then choose the leadership theory or model you
believe would allow you, as a global leader, to effectively address each trend.
You should choose a different theory or model for each trend.
Search the Capella University Library and the Internet to
locate recent, relevant articles on the trends you selected. You will need at
least three articles to use as support for your work on this assignment.
Organize this assessment logically, using headings and
sub-headings appropriately. Include a title page and reference page, and follow
APA guidelines for all citations and references.
Global Business Trends
· Geopolitical
realignment.
· Continued
global violent extremism.
· U.S.
economic resurgence.
· Post-BRICS
emerging markets.
· New resource
slump cycle.
· Accelerating
global climate change.
· Depopulation
waves.
· IT
revolution 2.0.
· Rise of the
machines.
· Evolving
artificial intelligence.
· Cyber
insecurity.
· Changing
nature of power.
· Automated
deep learning.
· Big data
analytics.
· Other.
Leadership Theories or Models
· Situational
Leadership.
· Path-Goal
Theory.
·
Leader-Member Exchange Theory.
· Transformational
and Transactional Leadership.
· Authentic
Leadership.
· Servant
Leadership.
· Adaptive
Leadership.
· Transcendent
Leadership.
· Spiritual
Leadership.
· Integrated
Leadership.
Requirements
For each of the trends you select, complete the following:
· Explain the
trend and why it is relevant to global business leaders.
· Identify the
leadership theory or model you would use to address the trend.
· Analyze the
application of the theory to the trend.
o Explain why the
theory or model you selected is the appropriate one to address the trend.
o Provide an
example of how you would use the theory or model to effectively address the
trend.
o Explain the
advantages and limitations of using the theory or model to address the trend.
Be sure you support your statements using citations and
references from at least 3 scholarly or professional resources.
Additional Requirements
· Include a
title page and reference page.
· Number of
pages: 3–5, not including title page and reference page.
· Number of
resources: At least 3.
· APA format
for citations and references.
· Times New
Roman font, 12 point.
· Double-spaced.
Assessment 3
In 3–4 pages, define
the terms cultural intelligence, multiculturalism, and diversity; then analyze
the importance of these concepts in effective global leadership. Describe
strategies for improving cultural intelligence.
Note: Creating a global leadership development plan requires
specific thought processes. The assessments in this course are presented in a
specific sequence and must be completed in order.
The very nature of global business requires leaders to
develop cultural intelligence and understand the importance of multiculturalism
and diversity in a global business environment.
Preparation
For this assessment, you will define the concepts of
cultural intelligence, multiculturalism, and diversity, and analyze how they
contribute to effective global leadership. Search the Capella library and the
Internet for recent, relevant articles on the topics of cultural intelligence,
multiculturalism and diversity in global organizations. You will need at least
3 resources to support your work in this assignment.
Organize this assessment logically, using headings and
sub-headings appropriately. Include a title page and reference page, and follow
APA guidelines for all citations and references.
Requirements
Within your assessment, complete the following:
· Explain the
meaning of the terms cultural intelligence, multiculturalism, and diversity
from a global leadership perspective.
· Analyze the
importance of these concepts or competencies in effective global leadership.
o Compare the ways
different countries and cultures conduct business. (Please keep this limited to
3–4 countries or cultures, including the United States.)
o Describe the
demographics of today’s workforce.
o Provide examples
(at least two) of situations in which misunderstandings related to culture
could occur.
· Describe
strategies for improving cultural intelligence and expanding comprehension of
multiculturalism and diversity.
Additional Requirements
· Include a title page and reference page.
· Number of
pages: 3–4 not including title page and reference page.
· Number of
resources: At least 3.
· APA format
for citations and references.
· Times New
Roman font, 12 point.
·
Double-spaced.
Assessment 4
In 3–4 pages, analyze
a corporate scandal in terms of the ethical challenge and leadership’s response
to the scandal. Recommend an alternative strategy for handling the scandal.
Note: Creating a global leadership development plan requires
specific thought processes. The assessments in this course are presented in a
specific sequence and must be completed in order.
Preparation
For this assessment, choose one of the corporate scandals
from the list below and then look for 3–4 articles that analyze the ethics of
the scandal or how corporate leadership dealt with the scandal.
· Volkswagon
Emissions Scandal.
· Toyota
Scandal (2007–2010. Acceleration and brake recalls.).
· BP (British
Petroleum) Deep Water Horizon Gulf Coast disaster.
Organize your assessment logically, using headings and
sub-headings as appropriate. Include a title page and reference page following
APA guidelines for citations and references. Please keep in mind that this
assessment is not intended to be an in-depth analysis of the full scope of the
scandal you chose; rather, it is meant to give you a high-level overview of how
effective and ethical global leadership should respond when things happen.
Requirements
Within your assessment, please address the following:
· Explain the
primary ethical challenge facing corporate leadership.
· Analyze
corporate leadership’s response to the unfolding scandal.
o Compare the
skills and competencies a global leader should have with the actions taken
during the scandal. In other words, what leadership skills and competencies
were lacking in corporate leadership?
o Explain how
leadership might have avoided the situation in the first place.
o Was response to
the scandal equal to the seriousness of the event?
· Recommend an
alternative strategy for handling the scandal and support your strategy with
relevant evidence. How does your strategy align with one or more of the
leadership theories and models listed in this course? Your strategy may focus
on avoiding the scandal in the first place, or on dealing with the scandal
after it happened.
Additional Requirements
· Include a
title page and reference page.
· Number of
pages: 3–4 not including title page and reference page.
· Number of
resources: At least 3.
· APA format
for citations and references.
· Times New
Roman font, 12 point.
·
Double-spaced.
Assessment 5
In today’s complex and
highly competitive global business environment, companies want to know that new
executive hires (at all levels) will not be complacent within their position in
the company and will proactively engage in leadership development.
Preparation
For this assignment, imagine that you have been recruited
for a mid-level leadership position within a global organization. You have been
through three rounds of intense interviews and have been invited back to make a
last presentation to senior executive leadership. You have been directed to
present your plan for ongoing leadership development. You must prepare a
PowerPoint presentation and be prepared to talk about it for approximately
15–20 minutes.
Please complete the Global Leadership Inventory linked in
the Required Resources section of this assessment. The results will figure into
your work in this assessment. You may also opt to take any of the free, online
leadership assessments linked in the Suggested Resources section. These
assessments may help clarify your leadership strengths.
Research the characteristics and traits of highly effective
global leaders, as well as ways and opportunities to improve your own
leadership skills.
Through the assessments in this course, you have read about
leadership theories and models, and completed assessments that were designed to
help you understand the skills and competencies needed to become an effective
global leader. You should be well-prepared to complete this assessment.
As you prepare your global leadership development plan,
consider that the best leadership development plans do not focus only on areas
of weakness, but also incorporate strategies for increasing areas of strength.
In this way, you can highlight your current and future value for any global organization.
Requirements
Create a PowerPoint presentation of 12–15 slides that
clearly demonstrate your knowledge of the traits and characteristics of
effective global leaders, and which outlines your plan for ongoing leadership
development. Please use the speaker notes area of each slide to expand on your
talking points.
· A title
slide that includes your name, the course number, and the assignment title.
· An
Introduction that analyzes the characteristics and responsibilities of effective
global leaders.
o In 1–2 slides,
reflect on what it means to be an effective global leader. (This may come
primarily from Assessment 1, but also from other Assessments.)
o In 1–2 slides,
explain how the global leadership concerns for the future impact you
personally. (From Assessments 2, 3, and 4.)
· Personal
Leadership Competency.
o In 3–4 slides,
analyze your personal level of leadership competency.
§ Use the results
from the Global Leadership Inventory (linked in the Resources activity) and any
of the suggested self-assessments you took.
§ Link in Assessment
2 and Gardner’s Five Minds.
§ Identify your
strengths and areas for improvement.
· Global
Leadership Development.
o In 3–4 slides,
analyze strategies and best practices for ongoing global leadership
development.
§ Outline your actual
leadership development plan to improve your competencies.
§ Explain how you
plan to continue your leadership development.
§ Explain the types
of training and development activities that will help you improve.
· Conclusion.
· Reference
slide that includes at least 10 resources. Follow APA guidelines for all
citations and references.
Throughout your presentation, be sure to use the leadership
theories and models that have been discussed in this course to support your
statements about and strategies for being a global leader.
In addition, the speaker notes should contain 50–75 words per
slide.
Be sure the design and layout of your PowerPoint reflects
your target audience.
Additional Requirements
· Include a
title slide and reference slide.
· Number of
slides: 12–15 not including title slide and reference slide.
· Number of resources: at least 10.
· APA format
for citations and references.
· Appropriate
use of speaker notes.
