The Leadership Challenge Case Study

- Jacinta Arden-Leading New Zealand through the Covid-19 Pandemic

QUESTIONS TO ADDRESS IN YOUR REPORT:

1.       Examine the impacts of a global pandemic and environmental disasters on the macroeconomic environment of nations in a globalized economy.

2.       What leadership style did Jacinda Arden display during the crisis? What does this say about the importance of an empathic approach to leadership?

3.       Can you explain what crisis communication is? And why is it an important aspect of leadership?

4.       How did Jacinda Arden manage the crisis?

5.       What personality traits did she display and what was the impact?

6.       Reflection- if you were a leader during the pandemic, what would you have done? Assess Jacinda Arden handling of the crisis and whether you would have done things differently?