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Big Dog's Leadership Page

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Reviewed:: May 28, 2018 by Professional Coaching

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Overview:: This page may be used as the start of a lesson outline for Leadership Development programs. It contains recommend topics and learning activities for each topic. Some of the activities include surveys, questionnaires, and self-assessments. These activities are designed to promote reflection in the learners and how the concept relates to their work place.
Type of Material:: Reference Material
Recommended Uses:: It's a good reference site that can be used in pieces for leadership training, self assessment, or both. If the participants are new to coaching/leadership role, then they should review this site in full, especially the scenarios in sections such as learning activity for the 4 leadership styles (Structural, Human Resource, Political, or Symbolic). There is a good discussion the four pillars (Leadership, Management, Command, and Control). Recommended use for anyone in education, personal development, management and leadership conferences. Provides self-assessments, concept maps, blogs, and up to date content.
Technical Requirements:: Basic web browser needed; viewed in Google Chrome and Internet Explorer and did not experience any difficulties in viewing the content.
Identify Major Learning Goals:: Learn about various styles of leadership; apply the concepts to real life scenarios; complete self-reflection to gauge one's leadership style. May specifically be used to develop leadership goals, promote leadership development, and build training topics and activities.
Target Student Population:: This website is primarily used for individuals who are interested in expanding their knowledge in training, learning, and leadership. It may be useful for students, professionals, and also informal leaders.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:: Willingness to learn advanced communication skills; the ability to keep an open mind and ask self tough questions about leadership styles; basic browser navigation skills. It is helpful to have an introductory coaching course and experience as an informal leader or a facilitator. Only basic computer navigation skills would be needed to successful use this website

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Strengths:: The website is well-developed with sufficient content that aligns nicely with what the website is used for. The website also includes images and other references. The website also includes a table of contents which makes it easy to find specific topics. Additonally, the modules are thorough; there are plenty of examples and scenarios. This page in particular: http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/leader/leadob.html is worth a thorough read.
Concerns:: It is unclear if the commercials come from Google logins on reviewing the site or if they are just there because the whole module is built on a free site. This isn't a major issue, though, and learners can be given instructions to ignore the advertisements. The content is worth it; everything is written in clear and concise language. There are plenty of references. Perhaps add some current references as well. Connect the module in some way to discuss Positive Organizational Scholarship.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

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Strengths:: This website is an effective teaching tool and can easily be integrated into a lesson or assignment. The learning objectives for this site are listed on the website to identify the focus of the website.
Concerns:: Suggestions: add current references (the ones listed are solid classics but a bit dated), add a discussion of leadership and Positive Organizational Scholarship, positive deviance, and add a topic on informal leadership.

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Strengths:: This website is visually appealing for learners and includes images that align nicely with the content. The design of the website is nicely done and in a way that makes for more effective student learning.
Concerns:: distracting ads (not the author's fault)

Other Issues and Comments:: This website was nicely developed and very informative for learners. The ALT tag that is included in the Army picture is fantastic for accessibility reasons. I would suggest including the ALT tags in the remaining images as well.
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