Length: 2800 words
Task
The Workplace Project on Leadership
ORGANIZATION: COLES SUPER MARKET CHAIN AUSTRALIA
LEADER: CEO Ian McLeod
STEP 1: Select a leader of your choice.  Collect background information for their organization (via annual reports, web and other sources).
STEP 2: Secure an interview appointment with the leader of your choice.  Let this person know in advance how long the interview might take, probably around an hour. Prepare your key questions prior to the meeting. A copy of your questions can be given to the organisation prior to your meeting.
Use course information to prepare your questions and then conduct the interview.
Possible Questions: • How did you develop your leadership style? Did you have any role models or mentors? • What is your education experience? In hindsight, was it helpful? In what specific ways? • What was your previous work experience? Why did you select your current organisation? • Were there any particular experiences that helped to shape your leadership style? • How would you define leadership? • What do you believe are the core characteristics of a successful leader? • Do you have a vision for your organisation? Did your employees help you design it? • How do you motivate people in your organisation? • Do you change your leadership style based on the needs of the group or individuals you are working with? • What are the most common mistakes that you see today’s managers make? • What are the things that you find most personally rewarding and satisfying? • What are the three most important leadership lessons you have learned? • What are the three most important management lessons you have learned? • Do you believe leaders are “born” or “made”?  
STEP 3 Evaluate and analyse what you have learnt.
Based on what you learnt in this course what is your opinion of this person’s leadership philosophy and advice? There are a number of questions you can ask to help you make this evaluation and analysis:
Which leadership topic…