Overview
Using the leadership exploration you designed in Week 9, you will now complete your final Leadership in Practice synthesis.
This project represents the culmination of your learning in this course.
You will integrate: • Leadership theory • Research-informed understanding • Real-world or simulated leadership dynamics
This assignment requires intentional integration – not description alone.
📌 Each section of this assignment should be fully developed and contribute to a cohesive, well-integrated analysis.
Required Components
Your submission should include the following:
1. Introduction Briefly describe: • The leadership context • The issue, challenge, or focus examined • Why this leadership situation is meaningful
2. Key Findings or Themes Summarize the major insights from your exploration.
Focus on: • Leadership behaviors • Decision-making patterns • Relational dynamics • Direction, alignment, and commitment
Move beyond description and identify patterns in leadership influence.
3. Leadership Theory Analysis (Primary Focus) Select ONE predominant leadership theory and apply it directly.
Explain: • Core elements of the theory • How the theory applies to the leadership situation • What insight the theory provides
4. Implications & Leadership Development Discuss: • What this reveals about effective leadership • How theory strengthens leadership practice • What you will carry forward in your own leadership
5. Reflection on Method Briefly reflect on your selected approach: • Interview • Case Analysis • Simulation
Consider strengths and limitations of your method.
Format Options
Written Paper • 4–pages (not including title and reference pages) • APA citations and references are required • Microsoft Word
Submission Requirements
• APA in-text citations required
• Reference page required