• Artifact: Motivation Model and Reflection

  • LDRS 450: Advanced Leadership Behaviors

  • This reflection assessment that was used for the Effective Collaboration with Stakeholders course was an impactful reflection used in the LDRS 450 course. Being asked to complete this reflection allowed me to understand the impact of the two theories that I have selected as inspiration for the creation of my own leadership theory via the Organizational Leadership Program at Fort Hays State University. The reflection allows me to evaluate my personal theory through the concept of Effectively Collaborating with Others and focus on my continued growth in my own reflection of understanding the impact of my leadership on others.

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              The Motivation Model and Reflection document allowed me to                              review the two theories I use when collaborating with others-

              Goal Theory and Expectancy Theory and allowed me to expand 

              on my original theory by adding some additional functions that I 

              was exposed to throughout this program. The most important element of 

              the Motivation Model is how I collaborate with others. As a result, the 

              most important element of the many steps would be these three...

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                   - The individual must be able to clearly express the foundation 

                      of the goal and reflect on why they want to accomplish it.

                   - The individual must understand the steps need to achieve the

                      goal.

                   - The individual must understand the importance of the overall 

                     support shown as they endure the trials and tribulations of 

                     meeting their goal.

                                   

               Being able to effectively collaborate with all stakeholders requires a 

               good leader to be a combination of an inspirational motivator AND a 

               great listener. This combination will allow a leader to create a successful

               environment that allows all people to feel as if they are an important 

               part of the collaborative process. This creates a greater buy-in for all 

               players and a more inclusive community where everyone feels both 

               seen and heard.

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                The Effective Collaboration with Stakeholders concept is one of the 

                most important concepts, and one of the hardest to master. Once you 

                are able to collaborate effectively with those you are leading, your 

                leadership will gain currency and efficacy among those who are 

                following.