Professional Development Exercise #2

Please choose the best answer to each question. At the conclusion of this exercise you will receive detailed feedback that you may print for your records.

To begin, please enter your first name, last name and CM Number or C.A.M. number.

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Work patterns are undergoing a shift to the knowledge worker, thus, management must change to reflect this new reality. A knowledge worker is:

	one who develops knowledge in the workplace to increase productivity
	one who works primarily with information in the workplace
	a term coined by the management guru, Peter Drucker, in 1959
	all of the above

Which of the following most accurately describes the process of leadership development?

	It starts with inner self-leadership and moves outward to influence, guide, support, and lead others.
	It starts with an assessment of leadership traits to identify those with the potential to develop leadership skills.
	It is an acquired talent that is developed through coaching and practice.
	Only born leaders can truly embrace leadership.

According to Marshall Goldsmith in his article, The Changing Role of Leadership, the ideal leader of the future was seen as a person skilled at building partnerships inside and outside of the organization. What are the most important skills/capabilities that managers will need to build partnerships inside the organization?

	negotiation skills and win-win relationships with colleagues
	sharing of people, capital and ideas
	internal collaboration with colleagues
	all of the above

According to Marshall Goldsmith, one of the most radical changes in the role of leaders outside the organization will occur with competitors. Which of the following best describes the new relationship between leaders and competitors?

	shift toward buying integrated solutions
	shift toward building long-term customer relationships
	shift toward competitors as potential customers, suppliers and partners
	shift toward strict demarcation between competitors

According to Douglas Fletcher, in his article The Art of Leadership—The Human Side, identify the one thing that leadership boils down to:

	effective communication
	creating a shared vision
	resolving conflict
	establishing an emotional connection with people

Strong leadership encourages freedom of creativity and innovation, activities which are critical to sustaining competitive advantage in the workplace. Management behaviors that foster creativity and innovation include:

	providing directives on how to do the work
	providing vision and clearly defined boundaries for the work
	ensuring policies and procedures are followed to standardize work
	centralizing creativity to maintain control

Jim Clemmer defines key areas of personal development that are critical to growth as a leader. Which of the following is NOT critical to leadership development?

	passion and commitment
	authenticity based on honesty, integrity and trust
	popularity among friends and colleagues
	principles and values
	responsibility for life choices

Which of the following best describes the difference between leadership and management:

	management is about process; leadership is about people
	management creates the future; leadership predicts the future
	management controls results; leadership controls people
	leadership is the present; management is the future

Experts agree that role models make for good mentors, however, considerable learning about leadership can also be derived from:

	observing good and bad leadership behaviors
	observing leaders who previously held a position you are assuming
	observing how leaders lead (vs. what they actually do)
	building connections with peers, colleagues, and direct reports
	all of the above

Which of the following is NOT true about mentors and mentor relationships:

	mentoring relationships don’t need to be formal
	individuals with similar past experience make for good mentors
	a variety of mentors can help you to see different perspectives
	good mentors don’t make mistakes
	you can never have too many mentors

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