Demonstrate a clear and concise understanding of the ideas associated with implicit leadership theory, the social construction of leadership, and leadership theories. This includes a definition of the terms, an explanation of the nature of these constructs, and a discussion of their impact on people’s behaviour.
Demonstrate in-depth understanding of following topic:
a. What is the social construction of leadership?
b. What is the nature of implicit leadership theories?
c. What is leadership categorisation theory and how is it relevant to understanding implicit leadership theories?
d. Why is it crucial to comprehend your own implicit leadership theory when leading in contemporary organisational settings?
Explain to the process of how to develop an understanding of implicit leadership theory. Provide a description of the process; discuss the purpose and the strengths and weaknesses of the various methods used to elicit implicit leadership theories. Briefly explain own leadership context.
Describe own implicit leadership theory. Need to substantiate the description of an implicit leadership theory with data such as data from your observations to give the reader confidence that you have developed a full and deep understanding of the nature of your implicit leadership theory (include depictions/photos of cognitive map).
Elaborate how to continue developing as a leader. relevant to health care leadership and related to authenticity and leader development. discuss the inherent contradiction between authenticity and the image management implied in the socially constructed approach to leadership as it applies to people.
Reflecting on continued development as a leader, how to integrate ethical reasoning into decision-making processes, particularly when faced with complex situations where authenticity may conflict with societal expectations or organisational norms.
