Leadership: Traits, Skills and Behaviors
BRIEF INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND OF THE CASE:
Ms. Jenifer is well known and extremely popular person in the university campus. Her devotion to the school was unparalleled. She knew everything about the campus. She started career in teaching introductory to history course. After that she earned Ph. D from Metropolitan University. She was appointed as assistant Professor and eventually earned the rank of Associate based on her popularity and excellent teaching capabilities.
She was an extremely popular person on the campus and had 10 years of experience in the role of Associate Vice President. She knew everything about the campus. She was also elected the President of the Faculty Senate. During her 10 years as Associate Vice President handled most of the academic complaints, oversaw several committees and reports to the vice president. She was friendly to the entire campus life. People counted her for better relationship especially the female staffs.
JENNIFER’S NEW ROLE CHALLENGING & FOCUSED:
Jennifer appointed as interim Vice President for 3 years, by the newly elected president. This is a new challenging job to her. She has to understand the job responsibilities, understand the culture, know the faculty and get things done timely. It’s also difficult for her to take some tough decision. She desired to take care of every employee. It’s difficult to satisfy everybody. Even planning, organizing and managing time effectively is a challenge for her now.
Figure-1: Strategic Plan of Jennifer
JENNIFER’S LEADERSHIP TRAITS, SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCCESSFUL LEADER:
Trait defines the theory which differentiates leaders from non-leaders. There are several leadership traits that a leader should possess in order to be a successful leader. Jennifer was previously an employee working at the university for 10 years. Later, she was promoted as a associate vice president of the organization. She has the
Ms. Jenifer is well known and extremely popular person in the university campus. Her devotion to the school was unparalleled. She knew everything about the campus. She started career in teaching introductory to history course. After that she earned Ph. D from Metropolitan University. She was appointed as assistant Professor and eventually earned the rank of Associate based on her popularity and excellent teaching capabilities.
She was an extremely popular person on the campus and had 10 years of experience in the role of Associate Vice President. She knew everything about the campus. She was also elected the President of the Faculty Senate. During her 10 years as Associate Vice President handled most of the academic complaints, oversaw several committees and reports to the vice president. She was friendly to the entire campus life. People counted her for better relationship especially the female staffs.
JENNIFER’S NEW ROLE CHALLENGING & FOCUSED:
Jennifer appointed as interim Vice President for 3 years, by the newly elected president. This is a new challenging job to her. She has to understand the job responsibilities, understand the culture, know the faculty and get things done timely. It’s also difficult for her to take some tough decision. She desired to take care of every employee. It’s difficult to satisfy everybody. Even planning, organizing and managing time effectively is a challenge for her now.
Figure-1: Strategic Plan of Jennifer
JENNIFER’S LEADERSHIP TRAITS, SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCCESSFUL LEADER:
Trait defines the theory which differentiates leaders from non-leaders. There are several leadership traits that a leader should possess in order to be a successful leader. Jennifer was previously an employee working at the university for 10 years. Later, she was promoted as a associate vice president of the organization. She has the