September/2017

Metric Dashboard: Assignment 1.3a

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Inspired by simplicity and clarity of standard based report cards for elementary education, I decided to create a visual representation of my leadership metrics dashboard. This standard based score card also uses 4 point grading system to help assess competencies a successful creative leader should exhibit at all times. Description of each score point is listed:

 

STANDARDS 4 3 2 1 Accountability Commitment Compassion/ Nurture Competence Courage Decision Making Emotional Intelligence Fairness Integrity Interpersonal Skills Transparency

4=Exceeding Standards

Demonstrates superior leadership and full understanding of her/ his role,

Creative Leadership: Assignment 2.2

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This week we learned about different models of leadership though historical and modern examples.

One of the historical leadership examples was the speech by Henry V, depicted in a movie clip called Band of Brothers. In this example Henry V exhibits heroic leadership as a figure who everyone looks up to for direction, motivation and leadership.  Sadly in this case they were heading to war and most likely slaughter. However the speech Henry V made encouraged his soldiers to participate in a fight they were outnumbered in with pride and vigor.

ONE DAY or DAY ONE?

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Well, I decided it’s day one for me on this inter-web-galactic journey!

My name is Ajda Mesic (pronounced I-da Mesh-ich, or just Americanized Mess-ick) . This is week 2 of my masters degree in Sustainable Design at MCAD.  I am a mom of 2 sweet curious girls,  wife to 1 patient guy and 1 of many apparel designers working for a 500 Fortune retail company called Target.  My goal is to enjoy this thing called life,

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