Collaborative Learning Community (CLC)

Each member of the CLC group will individually choose and interview one leader. You may not interview a family member. Examples of leaders include, but are not limited to, former or current managers or supervisors, educational leaders, civic/business leaders, and religious leaders. This interview can take place over the phone, through email, or in person.

Interview

To ensure that the interviews yield comparable results, the CLC group must prepare a list of questions to ask the chosen leaders (interviewees). As a team, choose four questions from the following list:

What are the most important qualities an effective leader should have?
What is the importance of trust in leadership?
What are the qualities you want most in an employee? Why?
Who has had the most influence on how you lead? Why?
In what areas would you like to improve your leadership?
How do your employees react to your leadership?
Have you engaged in 360-degree feedback? If so, what has been the result?
What is the role of effective communication in leadership?
How would you rate yourself at being able to communicate with all your important stakeholders?

Full Answer Section

       
  1. What are the qualities you want most in an employee? Why?
    • This question provides insight into the leader's expectations and values, as well as the qualities they believe contribute to employee success.
  2. In what areas would you like to improve your leadership?
    • This question allows leaders to reflect on their own development and identify areas where they seek to grow.
These questions cover a range of important leadership topics and should provide valuable insights into the perspectives of the interviewed leaders.  

Sample Answer

     

Based on the provided options, here are four questions that can be used to interview leaders and gather comparable insights:

  1. What are the most important qualities an effective leader should have?

    • This question aims to understand the core attributes that leaders believe are essential for success.
  2. What is the importance of trust in leadership?

    • This question explores the role of trust in building strong relationships and fostering a positive work environment.