Self Assessment and Leadership

Self Assessment and Leadership

Introduction

Self assessment is a process of self discovery which helps in realizing ones potential, skills and personality. the process of self assessment can play an important part in making informed decisions especially in relation to selection of educational field and career development plans. It gives us detailed information and insight into our area of interests so that it is easier to build career in relation to our interest and area of expertise, something that we are naturally good at or capable of doing something better than others. It basically consist of evaluating the three important factors that are value inventories, interest inventories and personality inventories. Value inventories basically consist of things that we value, for example some people give value to job satisfaction in terms of high salary while others give more value to other non monetary rewards or few words of appreciation from manager. Interest inventory consist of hobbies or likes and dislikes. For example reading, golf, running etc. personality inventory consist of attitude and behavioural aspects of personality which may include different types of needs and motivational aspects or other individual characteristics (Mckay, 2012).

Discussion

Self Assessment (Conkin, 2001)

I like my job a lot as it is related to my hobby and interest which is writing. It has been my passion since the very beginning of my educational period. I have been doing great in my work my meeting my weekly and monthly targets as a freelance writer. Writing is something that i enjoy it thoroughly and do not consider it as a work or job but rather take it as a hobby.

I repeat myself once or twice and then I know how to do the task or job well. Since I like my job a lot it is much easier to undertand and perform most of the related functioins.

In case of inability to meet my productivity benchmark, I try to look for the weak area where I need to improve. Discussion with the coordinator and team leader also provides with guidance and support that i need in order to continue with my work. I take failure as an opportunity to correct myself and improve.

I do not believe in second guesses once I have taken the decision as it only makes work more confusing and reduces the confidence and motivation level while working. It also affect the productivity and performance level if you are not sure about your understanding of a particular thing. I always prefer discussing it with someone like my supervisor before making any final judgement or decision about work related issues.

I avoid asking too many questions until and unless it is extremely important while making a decision. I always follow my own instincts and beliefs in arriving at a conclusion or making a decision.

I am very generous when it comes to thanking someone. If use it every time i seek help or support from any one.

I like strict interpretation of the rules to make them sound like rules and not ...