Leadership Session 1 Quiz

Leadership: Session 1

• SKEMA Business School is a business school, accredited by various organizations like EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB, and EFMD.

• Leadership is about managing energy, first in yourself, and then in those around you. This quote is from Professor James G. Clawson, Johnson & Higgins, Emeritus at Darden Business School.

Course Evaluation

• Group Presentations (30%): Students will form groups in Session 1. Each team will present a 10-minute and 4-second presentation on a leadership topic during the final session. Evaluation will be done by a professor and found on the K2 website.

• Group Case Evaluation (30%): Students will study a case a week before the 4th session. They will complete a 2-3 page case analysis and submit it to the K2 website. Each 15 minute delay from the deadline will deduct 10% from their grade.

• Individual Final Exam (40%): An individual exam will be based on all topics covered in the course, including PowerPoint slides, class discussions, required readings, and videos. The exam will be multiple choice with 1 point for a correct answer, -0.25 points for an incorrect answer, and 0 points for no answer.

Great Leadership

• The slides showcase images of influential leaders from various backgrounds.

Leadership Point of View

• The presentation asks the questions "What is a leadership point of view?" and "What does this short video teach us about how leaders see things?". The video's content is not included, but instead, the next slide details a conceptual model of leadership.

The Leadership Point of View

• The slide outlines three key aspects of a leadership point of view:
• Seeing what needs to be done.
• Understanding all the underlying forces at play in a situation.
• Having the courage to initiate action to make things better. A link to a relevant online self-evaluation tool is given.

What is the Leadership Point of View?

• A quote from Henry Kissinger is presented, stating that "The task of a great leader is to get his people from where they are to where they have not been." It emphasizes that effective leaders must inspire and drive change.

• The presentation also discusses whether anyone can take a leadership point of view, noting it is not dependent on title, level, or status in an organization.

Mastering the Interview Question "Why Do You Want To Be a Leader?"

• This section focuses on preparing effective answers to the common interview question regarding leadership aspirations. The content goes into detail about constructing a thoughtful and convincing response.

Why Take This Course?

• The course provides knowledge on leadership theory and practice, encouraging reflection on individual leadership qualities.

• It covers finding personal purpose, inspiring others, vision creation, empowerment, enabling change, and influencing effectively.

• You need to be aware of your personal strengths and weaknesses, and how to best use them to achieve your goals and manage others.

Session Structure of This Leadership Course

• The course has numerous sessions, including sections on Leadership Course Introduction, Global Leadership, The Global Business Leader, Case Study Analysis, different leadership cultures, Presentations, Power, Influence, and Motivation, interpersonal skills, and active listening.

Take Out a Piece of Paper

• Prompt to write down the three most important elements, characteristics, traits, or skills of great leadership.

Now Get into Groups

• Instructions to divide into groups of about four or five to discuss, and then rank, the importance of leadership characteristics, traits, or skills. (1st to 3rd)

Let's Look at What the 3 Traits/Skills Are

• Discussing traits/skills like intelligent, honest, creative, confident, driven, and courageous, and determining if they are learned or inherent.

Connecting With People

• Students should practice being present in conversations, giving full attention, asking clarifying questions, reading body language, and showing empathy.

• There is also an emphasis on positive reinforcement

• Maintaining the correct tone of voice and negotiating a problem solution-focused mindset.

6 Ways to Succeed as a Leader

• This section summarizes 6 ways to succeed as a leader: inspiring, commitment, leading employees, strategic planning, change management, employee development, and self-awareness.

Leadership is About Managing Energy

• The concept of leadership being about managing energy in yourself and others is further explored.

The Diamond Model of Leadership

• A visual model of leadership is presented. Leadership is described as a multi-faceted concept with specific interactions surrounding the leader, their strategic thinking, commitment to strategy, and the impact this has on tasks and the organization.

GM Leadership Problems

• The content discusses the history of organizational challenges at General Motors.

Short Background on General Motors

• Historical context to the problems faced by General Motors is given.

The GM Leadership Story

• The 1982 GM Fremont plant is used as a case study to compare the issues at NUMMI with those at Fremont. Performance statistics such as absenteeism, grievances, and quality control are given for the Fremont plant.

The NUMMI Leadership Story

• The 1986 GM NUMMI plant is used as a case study to show the contrast of better performance. Metrics such as absenteeism, grievances, and production factors are provided.

How Culture Changes - and Doesn't

• The content relates the concepts to Edgar Schein's model of organizational culture and how cultures change or don't over time.

Levels of Leadership

• The content describes leadership as layered, with behaviors at visible, conscious, and deeper levels (values, assumptions, etc.)

Knowing the Heart Means Understanding Needs

• Questions are raised about motivating different groups of people at work, especially people who are difficult to lead.

Test your understanding of leadership principles taught in Session 1 at SKEMA Business School. This quiz will cover key concepts such as energy management in leadership, group presentations, and evaluation criteria for the course. Prepare to reflect on the teachings of Professor James G. Clawson and apply them to real-world scenarios.