Manage Personal Work Priorities And Professional Development
Manage Personal Work Priorities and Professional Development
In this paper I will look at the core characteristics of being a good role model and effective leader and reflect upon how these compare to my characteristics and traits in the role I perform in my work as a supervisor. I will also discuss how I can develop as a better leader, how I manage my responsibilities in the workplace and my professional development.
A good role model isn’t necessarily a leader, from my experience some of the good role models I have seen haven’t made a good leader even though they were very good in their previous role. Even if you are a leader doesn’t mean that you are a good role model and I have seen plenty of those too. A good role model in the workplace has credibility, leads by example, has the respect of their colleagues and is often imitated by them. If you search for “what makes a good role model?” on the internet you will find hundreds upon hundreds of sites which give you a number of identical characteristics depending on the number (most sites say between 5 and 10.) You will also find that characteristics of being a good role model extend and apply beyond the workplace. It is also important that the good traits, attitudes and behaviours are consistent to become a good role model. I believe that one of the most important characteristic of being a good role model is setting a good example. Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville: Role Models – Defining Positive Role Models, list the following characteristics of a good role model:-
A sense of duty to work for the common good
Compassionate
Can work through challenges
Committed
Capacity to achieve goals
Possess high standards and Values
Courage and Strength
Models Forgiveness
Trustworthy
Humility
Peaceful
Wise
Admits when they are wrong
Genuine Love
Understands the whole situation
Not mentioned in this list directly is being knowledgeable and well-rounded and good communication (although these are mentioned
In this paper I will look at the core characteristics of being a good role model and effective leader and reflect upon how these compare to my characteristics and traits in the role I perform in my work as a supervisor. I will also discuss how I can develop as a better leader, how I manage my responsibilities in the workplace and my professional development.
A good role model isn’t necessarily a leader, from my experience some of the good role models I have seen haven’t made a good leader even though they were very good in their previous role. Even if you are a leader doesn’t mean that you are a good role model and I have seen plenty of those too. A good role model in the workplace has credibility, leads by example, has the respect of their colleagues and is often imitated by them. If you search for “what makes a good role model?” on the internet you will find hundreds upon hundreds of sites which give you a number of identical characteristics depending on the number (most sites say between 5 and 10.) You will also find that characteristics of being a good role model extend and apply beyond the workplace. It is also important that the good traits, attitudes and behaviours are consistent to become a good role model. I believe that one of the most important characteristic of being a good role model is setting a good example. Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville: Role Models – Defining Positive Role Models, list the following characteristics of a good role model:-
A sense of duty to work for the common good
Compassionate
Can work through challenges
Committed
Capacity to achieve goals
Possess high standards and Values
Courage and Strength
Models Forgiveness
Trustworthy
Humility
Peaceful
Wise
Admits when they are wrong
Genuine Love
Understands the whole situation
Not mentioned in this list directly is being knowledgeable and well-rounded and good communication (although these are mentioned