Review own leadership performance

Review own leadership performance

Self-Assessment

  • Understand the importance of self-assessment in enhancing personal performance as a water-based activity leader.
  • Internalise the need for continuous improvement. Recognise all performance aspects have room for growth and development.
  • Apply the SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) to evaluate your own leadership skills.

Feedback Collection

  • Necessity to gather feedback from the team for an honest appraisal of leadership skills.
  • Learn to take constructive criticism positively. Pay heed to all feedback, both positive and negative.
  • Use questionnaires, surveys, or informal chats with team members to gather feedback.
  • Understand the importance of external observers. They offer a unique perspective as they are not directly involved in the activity.

Performance Indicators

  • Recognise Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): For example, the team’s overall success, individual progress, completion of tasks within designated time frames, etc.
  • Use KPIs to measure effectiveness as a leader.

Reflection

  • Regularly engage in reflective thinking. Consider what went well and what could be improved after each session.
  • Apply reflective models like Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle for structured analysis of each activity.
  • Mental rehearsal: Practice scenarios and responses mentally to prepare for different situations in real time.

Action Plan

  • Develop an action plan to address any identified weaknesses or areas of improvement.
  • Set SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) to enhance performance.
  • Incorporate personal development plans (PDP). List goals, timeline, resources required, and methods of assessment for clearer vision of growth.
  • Understand the need to review, revise, and update the action plan regularly based on the progress.

Continuous Learning

  • Proactive learning from experiences, feedback, peers, mentors, and updated training materials.
  • Recognise the importance of enhancing knowledge regarding water environments, new techniques, equipment, and safety protocols.
  • Understand the relevance of gaining wider experience with different groups, situations, and water-set environments.