Introduction (150 +/-) : a short introduction to your portfolio, which clearly outlines what you are going to cover in this portfolio, the areas you are focusing on, etc.
Section 1 personal statement and reflection: this section involves writing a personal statement, plus a reflective section on personal learning.
Section 2 Academics and wider knowledge (2000words +/-): this section involves you undertaking research in relation to the following topic areas. Ensure you refer to ‘real world issues’ when writing each of these section. You should use third person writing in this section
2A – current and future perspectives on leadership in practice. (500words +/-)
2B – leadership and diversity OR Cross-cultural leadership (500words +/-)
2C – leadership and ethics. (500words +/-)
2D – leadership and sustainability. (500words +/-)
Section 3 leadership development : a 10-minute recorded audio presentation. This presentation needs to be reflective about your findings (first person writing) and use a reflective model such as Gibbs Model (1988).
Section 4 Leadership in Practice (500words +/-): to reflect on your personal experience of any leadership roles that you have had in the past or currently (use first person writing).
If you have an experience in any one of the following leadership roles, then you can reflect on your personal experience. You may use the probing question below to guide your reflective writing.
Undertake a placement( paid or unpaid)
Involved in sporting role
Work for a local charity as an employee or volunteer
Involved with student union
Work for your family business, OR
Any role that has involved you taking on a leadership role
What have you learnt about yourself during the experience?
What has it taught about your leadership?
What can you take away from the experience for your future leadership development?
Conclusion (250words +/-)
You need to conclude your overall portfolio and reflect on what you have gained from producing the portfolio :
What have you learnt about leadership?
What have you discovered about your leadership development?
How has the this unit helped you prepare for the next stage in your professional development?
Your conclusions are important as they help you to draw together your findings and summarise what you have learnt from overall experience.
