Locate and interview two executives or leaders. Take notes to the
following questions:
- If you were giving advice on Leadership to a new executive, what one or two things would
you share with them? - In your experience, what makes a good Leader? …a GREAT Leader?
- Discuss and review with them what you have learned in MGT 3110 regarding traits vs skills
and ask them:
a. What do you consider to be the most important trait in a Leader?
b. What do you consider to be the most important skill in a Leader? - Does your organization typically hire Leaders from inside or outside the company?
- Does your organization have a “formal†leadership development program? If so, describe it
to me.
Your task: Summarize your interviews and what you have learned in a 4-5 page executive
summary comparing and contrasting the responses. Present more than just their responses.
Analyze and interpret what they said and what you think it means.
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