Provide a reflection of at least 2 full pages (double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of this course have been applied, or could be applied, in a practical manner to your current work environment. If you are not currently working, share times when you have or could observe these theories and knowledge could be applied to an employment opportunity in your field of study.

 

I am currently working as a software engineer, and the skills and the theories I have learned from this course are beneficial in a managerial position. The primary learning abilities include comprehending an idea, its application, and how to deal with a project. These are skills that engender a willingness to learn more and continue to develop a career. The necessary skills for software engineering include creativity, being curious about ideas, and using this knowledge in different contexts without unnecessarily complicating the problem.

For me, as an engineer or someone else, to be successful, they must have these learning abilities. Without them, it is impossible to survive in this competitive environment. Skills like knowledge, theories, and practice are the only way someone can get better at their job. Knowledge is what you know about your work or the field of expertise. Theories are ideas or hunches about how something works or why something happened. Practicing a skill helps improve one's performance over time and can lead to mastery of that skill.

The course is straightforward, easy to understand, and follow. Very helpful to those who are in the process of learning the management principles. The different types of leaders have different characteristics, and the way they approach a situation is also different. This knowledge is practical when choosing the right kind of leader. The importance of leadership is that it helps in decision-making, increases the organization's efficiency, helps in the development of employees, and can be used as a tool to measure the performance of an organization. Various leadership styles are used to guide decision-making and how the employees should be managed in the organization. The leadership styles can be divided into autocratic, democratic, consultative, paternalistic, charismatic, laissez-faire, military, and consultative.

The autocratic leadership style is used when the leader makes all the important decisions by himself. He makes the decisions by himself, and when he wants to take the decision, he does it, and no one can stop him. He is very much in control of the decision-making process, and he is the main person who will implement the decisions. Autocratic leadership is used very often to hold the position of top management. The authoritarian style is used by leaders who want to concentrate on the overall development of the organization. This style is also used by leaders who want to control all the critical decisions. Democratic leadership is instrumental, and it is being used in all organizations. It is used when the leader makes the decisions by discussing with the employees, the employees can give their suggestions, and the leader can decide on the best solution. The employees feel that they are working for the organization, and they are helping the organization by giving their suggestions. This type of leadership is beneficial in organizations where the employees are very much happy to work. The consultative leadership style is used when the leader talks to the employees and listens to them, and he takes their suggestions and then makes the final decision. This type of leadership is advantageous in organizations where the employees are pleased to work. Paternalistic leadership is used when the leader is very much concerned about the well-being of the employees.

Conclusion

            The theories gained will propel me further in taking more managerial and leadership roles. I will be in a position to offer constructive and effective solutions and leadership. Leadership is the backbone of any company or organization. The actions of a leader can either mobilize or demotivate their teams, so we must learn the different styles of leadership and how to implement them into our style.  I will offer a perspective from which to generate new possibilities. Time and time again, I will be able to lead, and through my leadership, I can be a champion for innovation and development. It will accord me a competitive edge over my peers in my career.