Task In this assessment you will identify three key ‘Moments of Truth’ that have affected your sense of leadership (either positively or negatively) and create one A3 sized poster/infograp

 Task

In this assessment you will identify three key ‘Moments of Truth’ that have affected your sense of leadership (either positively or negatively) and create one A3 sized poster/infographic.

You are required to link the ‘Moments of Truth’ to the theoretical perspectives contained in the topics covered in this subject as a minimum. You may also explore other relevant associations.

Refer to the Instructions for details on how to complete this task.

Context

Leadership is a journey of self-discovery and raised self-awareness. In this assessment you will reflect upon moments in your leadership journey that have shaped your sense of yourself as a leader. Moments of Truth are the various points throughout your leadership journey where you discovered or learned something about yourself and your self-image as a leader. These Moments of Truth may be positive or negative. The Moments of Truth may be an event, an experience, and/or a person who influenced your sense of yourself and who you are and how you behave as a leader.

A ‘Moment of Truth’ is a decisive moment in your life when an important realisation is made, or a critical choice is taken. It is a time when, responding to circumstances, you make a decision that defines your character and gives you insights about your authentic values. These Moments of Truth in your leadership journey may have formed or changed your impression of how you see yourself as a leader.

Examples may include:

•      Choosing to leave a lucrative but unfulfilling career to pursue something more meaningful

•      Speaking your truth and standing up to injustice, bullying or an abusive situation

•      Experiencing a life-changing epiphany or sudden insight that shifts your perspective about your beliefs or behaviours

•      Demonstrating resilience and adaptability in the face of change or adversity

A ‘Moment of Truth’ represents a defining moment, a turning point that helps to define who you are and shapes the path you take. Awareness of these times gives you important insights into who you are and the values that guide your actions.

An infographic is a way of representing information in a graphic format. It provides a means by which the relationship between context, events, theoretical perspectives and critical insights can be explored and mapped. There are a number of different approaches that can be adopted in developing your infographic. For example, a mind map is a visual tool used to organise and structure information with the main idea or topic at the centre of the diagram and subtopics radiating out from it. Colours, images and other visual elements can be used to represent different types of information.

Important to Note: The Dynamic Leadership philosophy of this subject is you do not have to be in a position of authority to be a leader. It is likely your sense of leadership formed long before your first work experiences. Therefore, it is important you reflect upon your earlier formative years to identify key ‘Moments of Truth’ in your leadership journey. You are likely to discover many times when you encounter ‘Moments of Truth’ where you later realise is indicative of your true character and values.

Instructions

You will create one (1) A3-sized infographic to reflect on your leadership past and demonstrate your understanding of how key events have contributed to the leadership behaviours you demonstrate today.

Often, you find your leadership orientation is formed well before you enter the workplace, so reflect upon your early, formative years and identify circumstances and situations that resulted in you making a decision that you may have later come to realise is indicative of your true character and values. You will likely discover many times when you encounter ‘Moments of Truth’.

To complete this assessment task, you should:

1)   Reflect upon Moments of Truth in your leadership journey. Identify 3 Moments of Truth to be included in this assessment task.

2)   Briefly describe what was happening in that moment.

3)   Further reflection and critical thinking to consider and link the Moments of Truth to what you have learned about leaders and leadership in this subject.

4)   Explore other conceptual links and relationships between the 3 Moments of Truth.

5)   Communicate your three (3) ‘moments of truth’ in an A3-sized poster/ infographic* – this can be a mind map, rich picture or any other visual representation.

Ensure your Poster/ Infographic clearly conveys the connection of these Moments of Truth and to relevant theories, frameworks and concepts covered in this subject.

6)   Ensure you include in-text references on your Poster/infographic to acknowledge the source of your information in your infographic.

7)   Create a reference list using APA7 to provide the full bibliographical information for your in-text references.

8)   Submit ONE A3 poster/ infographic complete with intext references as PDF. Submit a reference list using APA7 as a separate WORD document.

*Creating a poster/ infographic. There are a number of tools and templates you may use to create your infographic. Or you can draw your poster/ infographic freehand. Choose the best one for you. Whichever tool you use, your A3 poster/ infographic must be visually engaging, easy to read and include less words, more pictures.

Important to Note:

•          The focus is not on your skills as a graphic designer, but on the linkages and connections you draw between your lived experience and the perspectives presented in this subject.

•          Many Moments of Truth are impactful on a number of levels, each of which may have multiple associations with theory from this subject.

•          The greater the depth of associations with the perspectives covered in the subject and the understanding of how these perspectives apply to your personal experience, the greater the impact the infographic will have.

Referencing

It is essential that you use current APA style for citing and referencing the sources that you use. Please see more information on citing and referencing guidelines on the Academic Success webpage.

You must include a list of specific references that you used in researching your infographic. For this assessment, the minimum number of references is not specified. However, the number and quality of your references must reflect meaningful engagement with, and understanding of, the theories, concepts and frameworks covered in the modules and topics of this subject.  The sources included in your reference list need to have actually been consulted in the drafting of the assignment and must contain the information attributed to them.

It is essential that you use APA7 style for citing and referencing research. Failure to do so may impact on the grade you receive for your assessment. Please see more information on referencing in the Academic Skills Web Site. (n.d.) https://library.torrens.edu.au/academicskills/home

Assessment Support

For a range of additional resources and support to help you complete your assessment, please consult the Study Support page on the Student Hub.

Academic Integrity

All students are responsible for ensuring that their submitted work is original, adheres to academic writing standards outlined in the Torrens University Academic Writing Guide, and is appropriately referenced according to the guidelines provided in the Torrens University APA Referencing Guide.

Students need to have read and be aware of the Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure and subsequent penalties for academic misconduct. For more information, please refer to the Academic Integrity guidelines and the Torrens University Library.

Students must also keep all required evidence in making an assessment; a copy of all submitted material and any assessment drafts.

Generative AI

The use of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Copilot, must be in line with policy as noted

within the Torrens University Australia Artificial Intelligence Position Paper.

Referencing Generative AI

1.  You must clearly cite and reference any Generative AI tools you use, just like any other source AND

2.  You must also include an appendix (after your references) with all the AI prompts and responses you used for your assessment.

For full details click on the Torrens University Referencing Guide under the section titled “Artificial Intelligence Generated (AIG)”. Failure to follow these guidelines may lead to academic misconduct penalties, including zero for the assessment.

Submission Instructions

Please read carefully. Ensure you comply with all these requirements.

1)       Submit ONE A3 poster/ infographic as a PDF in the Assessment 2 submission link in the Assessment section, found in the navigation menu of the subject MyLearn Dashboard.

2)       Submit a reference list using APA7 as a Microsoft WORD document with your poster/ infographic.

Submit this task via Assessments > Briefs & Submissions in the main navigation menu.

Please name your file using the following format:

 SubjectCode_Surname_FirstNameInitial_AssessmentNumber

e.g. MGT601_Jones_S_Assessment 2.docx

Your marked assessment can be viewed in MyLearn.

Assessment Due Dates and Late Penalties

Assessments may be submitted on or before the due date. Late penalties apply for assessments submitted after the due date.

Refer to:

•        Assessment Policy for Higher Education Coursework (HE) and ELICOS

Torrens University | Think Education

•        Assessment Special Consideration Guidelines for Students (HE Coursework)  Torrens University | Think Education

•        Student Hub for Assessment Extension Information.

Special Consideration

To apply for special consideration for a modification to an assessment task or exam due to unexpected or extenuating circumstances, please consult the Assessment Policy for Higher Education Coursework and ELICOS and, if applicable to your circumstance, submit a completed Application for Assessment Special Consideration Form to your learning facilitator.

Marking Rubric

Your infographic will be marked against the rubric on the next pages. Please ensure that your submission addresses all the Assessment Criteria in the rubric.

Assessment Rubric: Leadership ‘Moments of Truth’ Poster/Infographic