A profile is a well-developed representation or collection of characteristics. In this case, you will develop a profile of leadership in each sector of Foreign Affairs.
Note: Watching the instructional videos and following the directions closely will be imperative to accessing, completing and submitting your profiles.
(Required Viewing) General Freakley explains this high-stakes assignment, its importance to the course and how to develop the sector profile into the main resource for your final project.
Process
1. Draw conclusions about each sector from its case studies.
As you explore the case study materials, take notes on key leadership topics and challenges:
- Observe how leaders work and interact in the various sectors
- Identify leadership characteristics and needs unique to each sector
- Explore your own additional resources to deepen your knowledge of the sector (keep track of what you find)
- Determine how leadership impacts each sector differently
- Link these observations to key topics from the modules.
2. Develop a Profile focused on leadership for each sector.
Use your notes and case study resources to complete a Profile for each sector.
- Fill out a Sector Profile template (linked on the next page) to capture the unique leadership details and intricacies in each individual sector.
- This information and research will be used to develop your final project.
Questions to consider as you move through the case studies:
- How are ethics and values applied specifically in the sector? Why are they necessary in this sector?
- What is unique about the environment for leaders?
- What leadership principles are applied in the sector?
- Using the case studies, explain how leaders build trust in this particular sector. Why is it building trust important here? What might happen without it?
- How do leaders create impact in this sector?
- What is unique about these elements in this particular sector? Input these conclusions into your Sector Profile.
Note: These are YOUR observations and conclusions. There is no "correct" information to include in the Sector Profile. Apply your knowledge and perspective to analyze leadership in the sector, then develop what you determine are the valuable take-aways.
3. Submit the profile for grading.
- Complete instructions for accessing and sharing the template can be found on the next page.In modules 2-5, you will develop a Sector Profile to track the details and intricacies of the various sectors in preparation for your final project. Case studies will be presented in each module.
- Use these case studies to examine leadership elements applied in real-life situations, to draw conclusions about the sector and fill in your Sector Profile.You may elect to make a copy of our sector profile template or create your own template, chart, or idea map. *The layout/format is your choice based on how YOU organize information best. Remember: Be sure to follow the instructions on how to "make a copy" per the instructional video. You must be in your ASU Google profile to access this document. It will not share with gmail accounts.
Instructions
Revisit the Sector Profile assignment instructions and tutorial on How to Share a Google Doc if needed.This is a continuous assignment. It is preferable that all profiles are kept in the same document, but on different pages in clearly labeled sections. This will allow you to synthesize the information from module to module and apply instructor comments for improvement.Lecture: Characteristics of the Non-Profit SectorNPO/NGO Case Studies
Step 1. Case Study Exploration
Review the three case studies below, then complete steps 2 and 3.1. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Online Readings
Explore the following online readings:- The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation on LeadershipLinks to an external site.
- Financhill on Bill Gates Leadership StyleLinks to an external site.
- Melinda Gates on Love and Leadership in the InsiderLinks to an external site.
- Overview of the Bill and Melinda Gates FoundationLinks to an external site.
- Article from the EMBO Reports Journal Exploring the Impact of the Gates FoundationLinks to an external site.
Videos
Watch the following videos:What Does the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Do?
Bill Gates Commencement Address 2007 (7:30 - 20:31)
2. The White Helmets
Online Readings
Explore the following online readings:- Overview of The White HelmetsLinks to an external site.
- BBC Article on The White Helmets and a Battle for TruthLinks to an external site.
- Chatham House on The White Helmets' Present and Future Role in SyriaLinks to an external site.
Videos
Watch the following videos:3. The Malala Fund
Online Readings
Explore the following online readings:- Overview of the Malala FundLinks to an external site.
- Philanthropy News Digest on the Malala FundLinks to an external site.
- She Made Herself MalalaLinks to an external site.
Use these NPO/NGO case studies to help you understand the sector and fill in the profile. Review the Sector Profile assignment instructions and make a copy of the sector profile template if needed.Using the trends identified in the case analysis, first, think about:Step 2: Extend Your Research and Complete Sector Profile
- What is unique about the sector environment for leaders?
- What values are applied specifically in the sector?
- What ethical concepts drive this sector?
- What leadership principles are applied in the sector?
- Using the trends identified in the case studies, explain how leaders build trust in this particular sector. Why is it building trust important here? What might happen without it?
- How do leaders create impact in this sector?
- What is unique about these elements in this particular sector? Input these conclusions into your Sector Profile.
- Find at least two additional resources that contribute to your analysis of the sector profile and fill in any gaps.
- Which resources will you bookmark for future use?
- Post any thoughts or questions you have for your classmates about completing the Profile.