Section 1 - Overview and Post Reflection

Complete the overview before the interview and the post-reflection after the interview

Overview

Leader Name:
Email address:
Name of Organization:	McDonalds
Position or Title:	Shift Manager(female)
One paragraph summary of why you chose to interview this individual:

Post Reflection Two paragraphs

1. What characteristics or traits does this Canadian business leader embody to lead the organization
2. What conclusions can you make about the individuals approach to motivating others in the organization?

Section 2 Interview Summary Table

Integrate motivation theories and concepts into your summaries .

Criteria	Key Findings
Leadership What leadership style/s were identified? How does their particular style fit in with the theories discussed?
Does the interviewee consider themselves more of a manager or a leader?
What characteristics/traits were identified as important?
What characteristics/traits could potentially damage a leaders career?
How does the interviewee influence people in and around the organization?
Motivation How does your leader motivate his/her employees? Which motivational theory do you think this closely links to?
Advice and Current Issues What advice did this individual suggest?
What current issues were identified?

Section 3 Personal Approach to Motivating Others(in more than 450 words)

Based on what you have learned about yourself, the Canadian business context, leadership, and motivation, develop your personal approach to leading and motivating others. Draw on the course material, your interview, and self-assessments.

Section 4 - 10 Key Takeaways

List your 10 takeaway statements (most important information that you learned). Point form is acceptable in this section. Identify how they are relevant to the following topics:

• theories of leadership;
• how to motivate others in a Canadian business; and
• current issues facing todays leaders and managers.