The Big Five

Individual Assignment: The Big Five
If you take a closer look at the many roles leaders have in the business world, you might notice that many of them are followers as well as leaders. Most executives within organisations, while they may lead their specific departments, must answer to someone at a higher level.

Personality traits can significantly influence behaviours in leadership and follower roles. The Big Five personality test gives you more insight on who you are and how you react in different situations.

For this Individual Assignment, you will complete the Big Five personality test and analyse your results.
You will consider qualities you would like to cultivate to be a more effective leader and follower.

To prepare for this Individual Assignment:
Complete the Big Five personality test.
Consider what the results say about your personality and your leadership style.
Think about the challenges you may have in working with others and the challenges others might have when working with you.
To complete this Individual Assignment:
By Day 7 (Wednesday)
In approximately 1,100 words, complete the following:
Summarise the results of the Big Five personality test and state whether you agree with the results.
Evaluate the degree to which your personality influences how you lead and how you follow based on your professional and personal experience.
Analyse how you, as a follower, can contribute to effective leadership in your organisation.
Analyse how you, as a leader, can encourage effective followership in your organisation.
Finally, select one personal quality you would like to improve to become a more effective leader and follower. Provide an explanation as to why this improvement would be a benefit to you and your organisation.

Resources:
http://www.outofservice.com/bigfive/

My Big Five results (attached)

Challenges:
Cultural challenges
Clash of various leadership styles between other peers