Standard E

My first artifact is the Midterm Essay Examination from PAPA 5315. Part one details a scenario where motivation theories – expectancy, goal, and equity theory – could be applied to a real-world management scenario. This case highlights the importance of managers knowing subordinates, understanding motivations, and adapting leadership styles accordingly to affect employee behaviors and organizational culture positively. Part four assesses a “good leader” whom I admire and whose servant and transformational leadership style exemplifies the values essential to effective leadership in public service. Colonel Midles doesn’t dictate that subordinates follow him; instead, they choose to do so freely. His leadership significantly shaped my own style, reinforcing the importance of a positive, service-oriented environment. Triggering deep inner thought and reflection, this assignment encouraged me to reevaluate my leadership style and commit to self-improvement to serve my subordinates and their families better.   

The second artifact, a strategic analysis of a federal agency, provides an in-depth evaluation of the Farm Service Agency (FSA). By examining the hierarchical structure, workforce challenges, and operational strategies, I better understood the efforts that shape the FSA’s mission and goals. This highlighted the importance of effective management and strategic decision-making in ensuring organizational success. By applying the principles of public management and organizational behavior, this artifact serves to meet Performance Objective 2 by demonstrating a keen understanding of an organization and the management of people in public administration.  

The third artifact, a Strategic Human Resources Management plan for Friends of the Earth International, is a collaborative project from PAPA 6324. This group project highlights my ability to work effectively within a team to develop a personnel strategy for a nonprofit organization. We collectively delivered a realistic and achievable product by analyzing workforce trends, structuring recruiting plans, designing incentive structures, and implementing DEI initiatives. This assignment reinforced my view of unity and teamwork as a catalyst for change and productivity. Through clear and open communication, my teammates and I developed an inclusive strategy that enabled us to achieve our target objective together as a team, demonstrating my capacity for effective collaboration as prescribed by Performance Objective 3.  

The last artifact is an Experience inventory from which I personally assess my growth as a leader. Drawing on my experiences as a military leader, managing crises and personnel, I provided a detailed reflection of how I have adapted my leadership style to support diverse teams while fostering inclusivity and upholding professional norms. This document underscores my commitment to ethical leadership, diversity, and inclusion in public service, achieving PO 4.