Reflect on your personal aspirations for this course. In a detailed response, address the following points:
- Learning Objectives: What specific skills or knowledge do you hope to acquire by the end of this course? Explain why these are important to you.
By the end of this course I want to gain valuable leadership experience, I want to be able to take control over events and be able to efficiently manage the people and the environment. Being able to take charge in certain situations is a valuable asset, especially in career related atmospheres. Collaborating between team members, making sure everyone has a role and knows what to do is the type of skill I want to achieve by the end of this course.
- Application of Knowledge: How do you plan to apply what you learn in this course to real-world situations or future academic/career pursuits? Provide examples.
There are many real-world situations where leadership can be applied. Learning to efficiently lead a group of individuals is crucial to future academic or career success. A leader is a motivator, communicator, and a guide. No matter what workplace you are in, employers will often favor employees who can lead. It also comes with making the right decisions on a whim, or under pressure, having this ability as a leader will come in handy when issues in the workplace rise and you will need to take action as soon as possible.
- Personal Growth: In what ways do you expect this course to contribute to your personal development? Consider aspects such as critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.
I think that due to this course causing us to work in teams a majority of the time, it essentially forces us to become better team members, as a group. Having great teamwork skills will improve my communication skills, which helps in forming interpersonal connections with others. It teaches empathy and adaptability, as you learn how to work well with others, being introduced to new perspectives and approaches. All of these qualities can build confidence and lead to a well-rounded, self-aware person.
4. Challenges and Strategies: Identify potential challenges you might face in achieving your goals for this course. What strategies will you employ to overcome these challenges?
Potential challenges would include, not being loud enough at times. I unfortunately have a quieter voice that can’t reach a very loud tone, that’s definitely something I will need to work on and increase my vocal range. Another thing I think I would find difficulty in is being unable to work with people who are uncooperative. If I am working with someone who does not know what to do, has no interest in participating, or isn’t positively benefiting the group. I will immediately decide to not depend on them and try to take over their amount of work. I will often take charge of something when I feel that I cannot control something. Therefore this is one of the challenges I need to work on. Whether it’s by trying to explain their tasks in a simpler way or if I have to walk them through their task, I need to work on making sure everyone is included and has a job to do.