e-portfolio

E-PORTFOLIO

DYNAMICS
AND

LEADERSHIP

NAME SHATISH GOVINDARAJU

MATRIX NO MHP211130
LECTURER Prof Datuk Dr. Habibah
Abdul Rahim

CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

STUDENTS PROFILE

COURSE DETAILS QR
INTRODUCTION

REFLECTIONS WEEK
1-8

OVERALL
REFLECTION
LECTURERS NOTES

ACKNOWLEDMENT

I am grateful to God for giving me the strength to successfully
complete my portfolio. Apart from my efforts, the success of the
course depends on the encouragement and guidelines of my
professor and fellow friends. I would like to take the opportunity
to express my gratitude to everyone who was been supportive
directly or indirectly for completing the portfolio. The completion
of the portfolio gives we much pleasure as I could recall
information learnt and reorganize all the materials for future
reference.

Once again, I would like to show my greatest appreciation to
Prof Datuk Dr. Habibah Abdul Rahim as her guidance and sharing
what this portfolio is all about.

SHATISH
GOVIND

C O N TA C T S STUDENT’S PROFILE

[email protected] NAME SHATISH GOVINDARAJU
0199241414
IC NO 940311016369
kemahiran MATRIX NO MHP211130
D.0.B 11 MARCH 1994
MS WORD
Course details
MS POWER POINT
DYNAMICS OF LEADERSHIP
MS PUBLISHER Prof Datuk Dr. HABIBAH ABDUL RAHIM
CODE : UHPS6013
MS EXCEL
PROGRAMME DETAILS
Bahasa
PROGRAMME CODE : MHPAA1AJA
B.MELAYU
PROGRAMME : MANAGEMENT &
ENGLISH ADMINISTRATTION

ARAB FACULTY : EDUCATION

COURSE INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION

Leadership guided, or guided. Lead is given the meaning of
holding hands and bringing the walk to a place. Leadership means
"leadership ability" and leadership is "the ability to be a leader,
the power of a leader"

Leadership is the art of motivating a group of people to act
toward achieving a common goal. In a business setting, this can
mean directing workers and colleagues with a strategy to meet
the company's needs.

Leadership defines different things to different people around
the world, and different things in different situations. For example,
it could relate to community leadership, religious leadership,
political leadership, and leadership of campaigning groups.

A leader inspires others to act while simultaneously directing
the way that they act. They must be personable enough for others
to follow their orders, and they must have the critical thinking
skills to know the best way to use the resources at an
organization's disposal.

Leadership is a subject that appeals to all communities.
Leadership gives an idea of powerful and dynamic individuals. I
hope this course, Dynamic of Leadership will vast my knowledge
about leader, leadership skills and strategy I needed to know to

REFLECTION WEEK 1

First day of Dynamics of Leadership began at 4.00 p.m.
Prof Datuk Dr. Habibah Abdul Rahim asked the students to
introduce themselves. Students from different faculties with
different background joined in this class.

Then , the class continued with explanation of the
Dynamics of Leadership course information. Professor
explained about mapping of the course weekly , teaching and
learning method and assessment methods. Information of
topics we will learn throughout this course was briefed in
short.

Later that evening, Prof opened discussion about
leadership. Students shared their opinions and thoughts
about leadership. He explained that a good leader learns
from mistakes and always updating self by continuous
learning from various resources. Everyone is a leader based
on different context.

I understood that I’m a leader to myself, my family, my
classroom and in my organization depends on the tasks and
situations. I need to be responsible in my action and ready to
listen to suggestions for improvement. I am hoping to learn
more about leadership in following weeks an become a good
leader in required situations

REFLECTION WEEK 2

Some new friends joined in our class this week .Hence, more
clear information about assessment given this week. Professor
stated that there will be no examination or quiz for this course.
Students will be given four assessment In different methods. Brief
explanation of the course assessment were explained by professor.
Assignment 1 is a group presentation which carries 20% marks.
Professor will group the students and share the list of group and
titles later in group. A short talk, more like a public speaking need
to be recorded by each student for not more than 5 minutes on 21"
Century Leadership.

Next, we need to interview our role model to gather information
about leadership challenges. Then, the student needed to make a
reflection based on the information gathered from the session.
Lastly, student need to prepare an e-portfolio which carries 30%. It
should be comprising of student profile, overall reflection, weekly
reflection based on topics, student presentations and notes shared
in classes.

In today's class Professor shared that each leader has different
leadership style. I aware that I need to improve my individual
leadership qualities towards a great leader. Rather than being a
boss who just giving out instructions, the leader need to be role
model, provide support and guidance without fail depends on the

REFLECTION WEEK 2

I should cooperate with them, understand them clearly and
ensure their welfare is preserved. As a leader role as a
supporter is needed to increase the followers' active
commitment in organization. A wise leader will combine his
expert management skills with the skills of his followers to
bring success. A successful organization needs a leader who is
smart and has clear goals.

The leadership skill of a leader could be seen in the way of
him or her handling a crisis. From today's sharing, I also get
to know information regarding economic crisis happened in
1997 and 98 and how our previous leader successfully
managed to overcome the crisis without much damage for the
country. It is important for a leader to think pro and con of his
action before taking any decision to avoid worse scenarios.

REFLECTION WEEK 3

Today's discussion was about leadership, traits and ethics.
We shared our prior knowledge about leadership. Then, we
were explained about the definitions of leadership and
influence of the leadership style in an organization. We
discussed about characteristics of some famous leaders of the
world, Winston Churchill, Mahatma Gandhi and Adolf Hitler.
Students shared what inspired them and list their best
leadership characteristics. We concluded that differences in
leadership styles are needed based on the people, situation
and organization. The discussion let me to identify leadership
styles and how it affects and influences the followers.

Furthermore, we learnt about the importance of leadership
and the key elements of leadership. I learnt that leadership is
the influencing process of leaders and followers to achieve
organizational objectives through change. Then, we moved to
differentiate the characteristics between leaders and
managers. I have learnt that managers are people who
administrate and control an organization whereas leaders
inspire their followers in the organization. We analyzed
leadership in term of individual, group and organizational level
as well as leadership theory classifications. I learn that my
leadership skills and ethics play important role in managing

REFLECTION WEEK 4

Leadership behavior was our topic of discussion today.
Leadership style is the combination of traits, skills and behaviors
which leaders use as they interact with their followers. We learn
that traits are distinguishing personal characteristics. A
combination of traits that classifies an individual's behavior is
called personality.

The question of why leadership is important and are leaders
are born or bred was discussed. Students shared their knowledge
and experiences they undergo under their organization. I learn
that the best leadership style would be the one which works for a
leader in a specific time and environment.

Even when Hitler's leadership style is categorized as
autocratic still his citizen aspire his leadership. Hence, it is clear
that although there is no one best leadership style in all
situations, employees or followers are more satisfied with a
leader who is high in consideration. I decided that I must be
considerate and taking account of my students and fellow
colleagues when a decision involving their satisfaction and
commitment.

REFLECTION WEEK 5

Today we discussed about organizational excellence. Country
was classified as an organization. Professor shared his experience
on how a great leader can make great changes. Previously, Malaya
was under colonialization. Our prime ministers made continuous
effort to create knowledgeable citizens.

Our country began to excelled under the management of our
fourth prime minister in early 80’s. We began to develop as an
industrial country with the look east policy introduced by the prime
minister. Penang bridge is one of the proof of forward vision. It
proofs that a leader with focus, vision and mission could lead the
country to a better

Leadership of prime minister in influencing leaders and
followers to achieve his organizational objectives through change is
clearly visible. He managed to communicate ideas, gain acceptance
and motivate followers to support and successfully implement the
ideas for better future. I learn about the qualities I need to have to
become an effective leader who could attain organizational goals
by setting clear objectives from today's discussion.

REFLECTION WEEK 6

Our topic today was Big Five Model. The model which comprises
surgency, agreeableness, adjustment, conscientiousness and
openness to experience is important in order to crate a good
personality of a leader. I able to understand the Big Five
personality dimensions and the universality of effective leaders. A
leader should be to take care of his or her emotional stability and
should not force the followers to follow his own decision. We had
some discussion on some leadership model and relate them with
real life situations.

The discussion continued with the abuse of power which leads
to irregularities and corruption happens in some organizations.
Greediness is the key to the abuse of power. This will result to
collapse for the organization. The reasons for this found to be
employee’s unsatisfaction as the employer fails to care about their
welfare.

Recognition will be solution for employees' satisfaction. When
they are being recognized for their good work, they will be more
committed in their work. APC is a form of encouragement to
increase work performance. I decided to give proper support and
encouragement in order to make my followers feel appreciated and
work committedly without being asked or told.

REFLECTION WEEK 7

Today's topic was interesting as it focused on influences. A
great leader should be able to influence his follower and
accomplish his or her task. Influencing here refer to act of
having a good relationship with followers. Everyone has
different characteristics and styles. It becomes the leaders'
responsibly to find suitable way to influence the followers to
attain their goals.

Discussion on emotion level of men and women was
discussed. It was said that woman could not placed in highest
position in an organization because they tend to be emotional
easily. I thought this opinion needed to be researched and
proved as I had the opposite idea.

As a leader I need to have openness. I should be willing to
try new things and have hope that tomorrow would be better
than today. This is much needed to bring the organization
forward by facing all the challenges successfully.

Some students shared about their leader's leadership style.
Some shared that new incomers are given more task to be
complete. There are also situation where they are become
victim for bully as they are very committed and never
disappoints their leader. A great leader should be reasonable
and should not take advantage on their employees or followers.

REFLECTION WEEK 8

Today, the first group has presented their topic on Contingency
Leadership. I learn a leader should response or change his way of
management based on the circumstances. Fiedler's Contingency
Theory explains about effectiveness of leader determined by how
well his or her leadership style matches the situation. This theory
is suitable to be applied by leaders in many organizations as the
leadership style depends on the situation, we are in.

A leader must find suitable ways and choose the style which
suits his or her follower's maturity level to manage organization in
a directive way to success. Based on all types of leadership style
when it comes to make a decision, I believe to have a quality
decision, it is best to have a discussion and gather suggestions.
But then, the leader should be responsible for whatever they
outcome it is.

The information shared today gave me some insights to prepare
for my second assignment, short talk. I could talk on how a 21"
century leader should manage his organization based on all the
contingency theories shared today.

Then, the second group presented their topic on
Communication, coaching and conflict. They explained that the
word communication from Latin means exchange of thoughts and a
process of understanding.

REFLECTION WEEK 8

A great leader should apply the following communication
skills such as listening, speaking, observing and empathizing to
gain a better outcome. Our facial expression and body gestures
are being the part of our communication as well. Our responding
skills and giving feedback should be concise, clear and in proper
manner. Constructive feedback are needed for the followers to
know their achievement level and improve themselves.

I get to know about communication skills and how to conduct
an effective communication as a good leader confidently. I also
learned about techniques of coaching and the guideline to coach
my followers efficaciously. Not forgetting the ways to use
cognitive conflicts and tools to manage conflicts I might face in
future.

REFLECTION WEEK 9

The class continued with presentation of group 5, leading
self- managed teams and 6, charismatic and transformational
leadership.
When compared with traditional team leadership, self
management team is considered as better. It focuses on unity
within the team or organization and the members are multi
skilled. The role of team members changes occasionally, and
leadership is shared with the team. Thus, they are given
change to share their experience and knowledge in their work.
The objective is achieved by collaboration. I learnt that the self-
managed team operates without managerial supervision and
the subordinates will have high job satisfaction and give their
full commitment on tasks given.

In order to improve self-managed team's effectiveness,
leader should create a sense of empowerment, develop team
—based measurements and feedback as well as provide
adequate training to the subordinates. This type of leadership
is vital to ensure the quality of work in our organization.

Next, on the charismatic leadership style I learnt types of
charismatic leaders and ways of communicating as a
charismatic leader, which are management by inspiration and
management by anecdote.

REFLECTION WEEK 9

To be a charismatic leader, he or she must have five
qualifications such as visionary, articulate, sensitive, risk-
taker and creative. One should have these qualifications
within them. Moreover, there are some disadvantages but
mostly more advantages of being a charismatic leader in
organization. This topic guided me on how to improve my
charismatic leadership style. I learnt that I should become an
active listener and should combine my power as a leader with
warmth to enhance communication.

Transformational leadership style focuses on what leaders
accomplish, not their personal characteristics or followers'
reactions and serves to change the status quo by articulating
to followers the problems in the current system and a
compelling vision of what a new organization could be. I had
knowledge about fundamental practice models which would
be helpful for teachers like me to imply them in our
classroom settings.

OVERALL REFLECTION

First of all, I would like to express my gratitude towards the
lecturer of the subject, to Prof Datuk Dr. Habibah Abdul Rahim for
giving us the guidance about Dynamics of Leadership throughout the
semester. I would also like to thank my classmates for supporting
me in presentations and activities held. This subject was very
meaningful to adapt leadership skills for myself.

To begin with, I must admit that I was a bit of an introvert
person during beginning of the semester. I was a timid person to get
involved with group activities and presentations at classes. But as
the class goes on and I was done with my presentation, it seems like
I have stepped out of my comfort zone and gathered much
confidence than before. I would say without a doubt that this subject
is one of the major reasons for me to boost my self-confidence.

In this whole course of Dynamics of Leadership, I had learned
lots of models and theories which could be followed by a leader
depends to his leadership style to enhance it more for the benefit of
an organization. Discussion made on each topic gave a clear
explanation on what type of leader I should be in order to lead my
organization in a better way. I learn that every single part starting
from our communication, behavior, and relationship with followers
play key role in leadership.

OVERALL REFLECTION

Furthermore, the chapters in this subject was very helpful for a
person to build up leadership skills and also self-confidence such as
motivation, team leadership, networking and mentoring. Chapters
like these helped a lot in boosting the self confidence in myself. We
found that the best leadership style is when a person work for
individual leader in a specific time and in a specific environment.

Among all the leadership styles, I personally like the
transformation leadership. This style of leadership focuses on what
the leader accomplishes, and not their personal characteristics. The
transformational leaders are the person who creates and articulates
visions. They also set examples for their followers, consistent with
leader values and beliefs. Also, the key for this leadership style
being my favorite is the leaders' characteristic of them empowering
their followers to think outside the box.

As a teacher, I believe that I should act as a transformational
leader and also as a mentor to my students. To be a
transformational leader, I should enhance myself as a visionary with
high levels of trust, articulate core values that guide my own
behavior. After all the weeks of studying Dynamics of Leadership, I
find that this subject made me a better person in terms of being
bolder and having a good leadership skill in myself.

THANK YOU.