Assignment Instructions:
Explain what links between the case and leadership journey in law enforcement.
- Learning from Nadella's Example
- Building a High Performing Culture
- Channeling Conflict
Consider each question in your response. Remember, a good response paper is one in which: (a) show the understanding on what happened in the case, (b) apply tools and citations from course materials, and (c) offer insights into how it can apply the case and course materials to the leadership journey in law enforcement.
1. Learning from Nadella's Example
- What did Nadella bring in terms of his own background (professional and personal) that helped him to be successful in stepping into the CEO role?
- What makes Nadella an "authentic leader"? What actions did he take that demonstrate he believes in role-model management? Include references to course materials to support your position.
- What characteristics does Nadella display that most closely align to traits you have, or aspire to develop, in your own leadership style? How are you most different from him in your leadership style?
- Why is it important for leaders to take (appropriate) risks?
2. Building a High-Performing Culture in Your Organization
- What steps must leaders take to build a learning culture? Include references to course materials to support your position
- In what ways is the culture in your current or former organization similar to what Nadella faced when he took over Microsoft
- If you wanted to change or realign this culture, where would you begin
- What would be your biggest challenges? Why?
3. Channeling Conflict
- In what ways did Nadella embrace conflict in his role as leader?
- How should leaders determine which conflicts to embrace and which conflicts to avoid, and once they make that decision, what can they do to encourage a positive resolution to the conflict?
- What are some of the biggest potential areas of conflict within your own organization?
- How well do you and your organization handle conflict now? Explain.