Profile of a leader - Bill Gates
Assessment 1: Case study - Profile of a Leader
Due date and time: Written assignment due into Turnitin Monday 5th August
12noon
Turnitin instructions: Submit a soft copy through Turnitin (see instructions on how to
do this in the BIHM manual and on AUTonline).
Assessment brief: Conduct a Case Study of an honourable leader whom you
admire
Presentation
• The case study should be in presented in the form of a word document or PDF.
• Use 12 point font minimum
• A very high standard of professional writing is required – edit your work.
• You can use photos, diagrams, illustrations and figures to enhance your presentation.
Overview
The case study is intended to professionally present an evaluation of a significant and
honourable leader whom you admire and respect. The case study must present a clear
connection between your choice of leader and a theoretical approach to Leadership.
Preferably choose a leader from your own culture or New Zealand, but this is not essential.
Your case study profile should address the following:
1. Discuss the rationale for your choice of leader (what makes this leader honourable?
why do you admire this leader? Provide clear justification of being honourable with
references – i.e. how is the leader honourable?)
2. Context (briefly describe and outline their characteristics and achievements)
3. Examine the approach to leading (how do they lead? What is their style? What is their
theoretical approach to leading?)
4. Discuss and evaluate Strengths and weaknesses (Provide a concise analysis)
5. Reflect on Important lessons (What have you learned from investigating this leader?)
6. References in APA 6th
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