LEADERSHIP SELF-REFLECTION (SOFTWARE ENGINEERING)
In the Software Engineering course (SECJ2203), I had been assigned to a group with Amir, Kai Jie, and Vimalraj. We had agreed to name our group Grogu as recommended by Amir. I had a chance to become a group leader when we were working on the project report in phase 3 which is the design document. The leadership level that I had implemented during the brainstorm session is Level 2 which is Permission. This is because I wanted the working environment to be enjoyable hence a good relationship among team members can be formed. I believe that when we are working in a happy and relaxing mood, it will boost our energy in ourselves. With a great amount of energy, our group able to finish any task successfully. I let them follow me if they wanted to and not pushing them too hard when giving instructions. I wanted a strong relationship in the team so that they allow me to lead them for the phase 3 project. Trust is gained as the relationship grows in the team. When teammates trust each other, good decisions can be made during any discussion. When giving the tasks to each member, I focused on the teammates whether they can handle the given tasks. I treated them as I wanted to be treated. For example, I avoided using harsh words so that the good relationship among the group members is still strong. When my teammates had done their tasks, I praised and thanked them for finishing the tasks assigned to them.
In terms of written communication, I was able to write ideas with excellent clarity, excellent coherence and have an excellent ability to write ideas systematically. This is because my group members understood what I had written in the group document and in the group chat. Therefore, they able to execute any tasks as I mentioned. In terms of leadership, there is significant evidence of knowledge and understanding shown in practice during executing group tasks. When my group members did not know how to do particular tasks, I taught them how to do them carefully so that they can successfully complete their tasks. Therefore, I had the high ability to lead effectively on myself and other teammates in achieving the goal on our project as our group able to finish the project report as planned. In terms of teamwork, I had the high ability to encourage good relationships and the ability to work effectively in the group in order to reach the goal of our group in this project. This can be seen when I requested the teammates to help with something, they immediately did it. Therefore, I able to work effectively in the group as I got help from them to complete my tasks for the project. When I played the role of leader for phase 3 of the project, I able to initiate my group members to start on the project report. I also gave several instructions and assigned tasks to them so that everyone has an equal contribution to the report. When my group members became the leader for other phases of the project and problem solving, I followed their instructions carefully and did what I had assigned. To achieve the group’s objectives, I respect all opinions given by my group members. I listened carefully to what they said and accept their opinions that I thought were right.
I am glad that I was in this group because they all treated me nicely hence, I able to do my work effectively in completing all my parts in the project. I learned that it is important to lead the group members in a correct way or else, a strong relationship among group members could not be built. Without a good relationship in a group, it will be hard to achieve the group’s objectives because it is hard to work as a team. Through this project, I learned how to be a good leader that can lead my group members to execute the project work. I am hoping that I can become a leader that achieves Level 5 leadership which is Pinnacle in the future.