BMBA 410 Leadership Interview Instructions

The objective of this assignment is to study a leader to identify how they are guided by their dominant frames, and how these frames help and/or hinder their success. Each group (maximum of 2 students) will need to interview one leader about their approach to leadership. These may be leaders of work organizations, volunteer associations, sports teams, or community groups. The key is that you find a leader you know and admire! Please note that all team members must be present for the interview.

Once you have identified your leader, each student or group needs to conduct an interview approximately one-hour (face- to-face or via Zoom) in length. The goal of this interview is to find out as much as you can about their approach to leadership so pay careful attention to the answers they give to your questions. You will also want to think about how the leader conducts themselves in the interview, the physical setting (if you are interviewing them at their place of work), and to any other cues that give you insight as to how the person leads.

The work your team does prior to the interview is critical to your success. Please do not overlook the importance of this step. You will want to study the company, context, industry, and cultural environment in detail. You will also want to re-read the text and all the assigned articles so that you have a deep understanding of the leadership theories. Using this knowledge and the insight you have gained about the company/industry, you will then formulate the questions you will ask. Remember that if you use specialized terminology from class, you will want to frame the questions appropriately.

This comprehensive report should not exceed 3000 words. Company and industry background information might best be suited for your appendix. Please be sure to include a list of the questions you ask in the interview.

Your mark is based on a clear application of leadership theories and the strength of your analysis. Lastly, this is a professional submission. Please use APA style for formatting the paper and all cited sources.