3.How have you contributed to solving a challenge and to implementing change or reform? (Be specific and include: what aspect/s of your leadership knowledge, skills and practice you consider to be well established and effective; which people or organisations you worked with to solve the problem; and what creative methods were used.)*:
At my current job, I introduced the idea of celebrating environmental days, because I wanted to persuade my colleagues to do something meaningful for the society. The idea was not supported well at first since the lawyers were too busy with their "actual" work. So my first challenge was to persuade my co-workers of the importance and outcome of the activity. I had to plan and think even more after I was joined by some supporters, as they started to raise too many ideas. Since it was nearly impossible for all the people to fully agree on an idea, I started making final decisions on my own, taking the full responsibility to myself. Until now, we have organized number of activities towards the goal of raising awareness of our environment, including distributing materials related to saving water on the World Water Day and cleaning litter of a mountain on the Earth day. I think my responsibility and organizational skills have been the most valuable qualities that brought the idea to life.
After I started working at the firm, I've observed that associates of our law firm barely share their experiences gathered from their assignments, which resulted the associates not having information about the projects that other associates may have gained valuable experience. Based on my own observation and discussion with colleagues, I initiated the idea of weekly experience sharing session of associates, where associates could give some insight into their new experiences to others. Although the idea was supported, it was hard to be implemented in reality due to the heavy workload. Despite some failures, I managed to make the session, a regular routine of the firm. I'm sure that our colleagues, learned from each other's experiences, would have much more knowledge than our peers at competing firms, in the legal industry where knowledge is a crucial asset.
I can't say I have born with the qualities of a leader. However, I believe that I have acquired important leadership skills, such as organizational, taking responsibility, decision making and being innovative, thanks to my favorable experiences and challenges. I have no doubt that with these skills and habits I have acquired and are still developing, I'm able to do contribute to the society, regardless of my job or position.
implementing an idea challenge
At my current job, I introduced the idea of celebrating environmental days, because I wanted to persuade my colleagues to do something meaningful for the society. The idea was not supported well at first since the lawyers were too busy with their "actual" work. So my first challenge was to persuade my co-workers of the importance and outcome of the activity. I had to plan and think even more after I was joined by some supporters, as they started to raise too many ideas. Since it was nearly impossible for all the people to fully agree on an idea, I started making final decisions on my own, taking the full responsibility to myself. Until now, we have organized number of activities towards the goal of raising awareness of our environment, including distributing materials related to saving water on the World Water Day and cleaning litter of a mountain on the Earth day. I think my responsibility and organizational skills have been the most valuable qualities that brought the idea to life.
After I started working at the firm, I've observed that associates of our law firm barely share their experiences gathered from their assignments, which resulted the associates not having information about the projects that other associates may have gained valuable experience. Based on my own observation and discussion with colleagues, I initiated the idea of weekly experience sharing session of associates, where associates could give some insight into their new experiences to others. Although the idea was supported, it was hard to be implemented in reality due to the heavy workload. Despite some failures, I managed to make the session, a regular routine of the firm. I'm sure that our colleagues, learned from each other's experiences, would have much more knowledge than our peers at competing firms, in the legal industry where knowledge is a crucial asset.
I can't say I have born with the qualities of a leader. However, I believe that I have acquired important leadership skills, such as organizational, taking responsibility, decision making and being innovative, thanks to my favorable experiences and challenges. I have no doubt that with these skills and habits I have acquired and are still developing, I'm able to do contribute to the society, regardless of my job or position.