Assignment task: Leadership Topic Paper:
Satya Nadella is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft.
Attached is a copy of the grading rubric I use for your topic paper assignment. Let me share with you a few pointers for this assignment. This is an exploratory paper - not a research paper. So you are not proving a hypothesis or arguing a point. You should select a specific focused topic within the area of our course focus - leadership and explore that specific topic in more depth.
Introduction & Overview
Body of Paper (5-7 pages approximately)
Key Learnings
Summary and Concluding Thoughts
Selected References /Bibliography
Appendices
A major focus of your paper should include a more thorough exploration of the major themes explored throughout the class including: Current and future themes in the Leadership field, the role of perception and reality in organizations, major leadership theories, Emotions in the Workplace, teams, power, structure and culture of organizations, and leadership and change.