Synthesis Of Leadership Simulation

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Synthesis of Leadership Simulation By Dexter Dawson EDD 9100 S Nova Southeastern University December 6, 2010 The Leadership Simulation Course is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to participate in the development and common functionalities of a city. The city, Centerville confronts issues that any other city faces on a regular basis. The simulation is one that prepares its participants with the skills and the knowledge to collaborate and think critically about solutions that would be best suited for the city and the citizens. The decision-making process is divided into four sectors, Economic Development Board, Community Service, Educational Services, Social Services sector and the City Council. Participants…show more content…
The participants in the sectors all meet to discuss three different decisions that are presented in the scenario for the week. Groups need to conclude how their decision will impact their sector, benefit and/or harm the city and also what can they do financially their respective areas that will support the citizens of Centerville. Northhouse (2009) reminds readers that each leader must create their own vision. Each sector has its vision on mission which guides their role in Centerville. Clawson (2009) reminds participants that the vision is the view that the organization follows and the mission defines the organizations reason for existence. The role of following the vision on the mission of one’s respective sector must be done in Centerville with a rational of decisions based on qualitative and quantitative findings. While collaborating amongst one’s sector it is important to remember that all sectors are connected and dependent on each…show more content…
The Education sector has a role of improving the quality of life which is based on the level its citizen’s education. This sector focuses on primary school through college and university institutions. They make decisions based on professional development, the promotion of creativity, increasing the number of qualified staff of K-12 educational institutions, infrastructure and higher education. The education sectors major goal is to increase citizen skills for them to be able to perform jobs and careers that are beneficial to the growth of
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