Identify scholarly evidence to support a leadership style in social work.

APPLICATION: LEADERSHIP STYLES AND SKILLS
Assignment Instructions
For this assignment, write a paper explaining your vision for leading effectively as a social worker. In your explanation, apply a theoretical perspective from social work and a leadership style (as examples, leadership styles might include transformational, transactional, Laissez-Faire, or other leadership styles). Use an evidence-based approach to explain your chosen leadership style and evaluate the skill set (strengths and weaknesses) associated with the leadership style that guides your approach.
Submit your assignment by 11:59 p.m. Central time on Sunday.
Additional Requirements
Written communication: Your paper should be well organized and written in clear, succinct language, with no technical writing errors, as expected of a social work professional. The Capella Writing Center can provide resources to help with this requirement.
References: References and citations are formatted in consistent style. Follow current APA style and format for citing sources that support your leadership vision. Refer to Evidence and APA page on Campus for guidance.
Number of resources: Use a minimum of three scholarly resources related to the content of the assignment.
Length of paper: Approximately 3–4 typed, double-spaced pages, in addition to the title and references pages.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assignment criteria:
Competency 1: Apply professional use of self and leadership skills with colleagues, clients, groups, organizations, and communities. (C1.SP.A)
Apply leadership skills and demonstrate how to lead as a social worker.
Competency 5: Apply leadership behaviors by engaging in reflective and professional practices that address and advance social, economic, and environmental justice issues. (C3.SP.B)
Evaluate the skill set associated with a social work leadership style, including strengths and weaknesses.
Competency 6: Apply leadership skills, theoretical frameworks, decision making and best-practice interventions with diverse populations. (C2.SP.B)
Apply a theoretical perspective to leadership in social work (strengths based, ecological perspective, multicultural, solution-focused, etc.).
Competency 8: Apply and integrate theories of human behavior and the social environment in the specialization of advanced generalist practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. (C4.SP.A; C6.SP.B)
Identify scholarly evidence to support a leadership style in social work.
Competency 10: (Engage) Apply leadership, technology, critical thinking, decision making and interpersonal skills to actively engage in the specialization of advanced generalist practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities to achieve goals. (C6.SP.D)
Identify a preferred leadership style for social work practitioners (transformational, transactional, laissez faire, etc.).
Resources
Application: Leadership Styles and Skills Scoring Guide.