[Ous-lp-rp13] EDAD 6010, Answer to Question # 3

[Sylvia, Molly]

It is important to address barriers I may face in my task, relations, and
change-oriented behaviors so I can become an effective administrator. In
order to do so, it's imperative to consider my personality traits and how
they affect my behavioral choices, because the combination of our
personality in a given situation and our behavioral choice will lead to our
level of effectiveness.

The greatest barrier I foresee in regards to task-oriented behaviors is
having patience to see a task to completion when others do not quickly
understand or stick to the task at hand. I have a strong sense of
achievement motivation and enjoy finishing a task quickly, efficiently, and
then moving onto the next goal. I'm very practical and will want to stick
to the task, without deviation or distraction. Any significant digression
or hindrance may lead me to give up on the task and move on to something
else. This would not be beneficial for my subordinates, who may
consequently lose faith in my ability to accomplish tasks at all.

In regards to relations-oriented behaviors, it is foreseeable that I may
not encourage and increase collaboration often enough. Working with others
is something that I often find tedious. I sometimes avoid social
situations, mostly due to my introversion, but quite honestly due to all of
my personality traits. I prefer to work alone, systematically, under my own
organization and control, so I can see a task to completion on my own
devices. I do enjoy a small number of close, working relationships with
people that I can trust and would be very likely to collaborate with them,
sharing ideas and vision. However, I will have to be intentional about
seeking others, especially those unlike me, in order to develop trusting
relationships.

Change-oriented behaviors are highly situational and very dependent upon
external factors. As an early administrator, evaluating and assessing those
external factors may prove to be difficult as I learn to manage and lead as
close to the center of the perceptual lense diagram as possible. It may
also be difficult for me to consider the needs of others in times of
change. I'll need to be purposeful to interpret the politics and culture of
the situation successfully in order consider the external factors as part
of my decision making process. Intersecting with relations-oriented
behaviors, it may also be difficult for me to gain support of change if I
do not effectively build collaborative relationships.

The most successful leaders understand themselves and assess situations
effectively in order to choose task, relation, or change oriented behaviors
at the most appropriate and desirable times, often balancing multiple
simultaneously. With an awareness of my personal barriers, I hope to be
able to move toward greater effectiveness.


-- 
*Molly Sylvia*
*7th/8th Grade Social Studies Teacher*
*Jr. High Quiz Bowl Advisor*
*Youth in Government Advisor*
Green High School
4057 Gallia Pike
Franklin Furnace, Ohio 45629
office 740.354.9290 ext. 3212
fax 740.354.9904
*BELIEVE*
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