Sunday, March 23, 2014

Service Project Presentation Reflection Prompt

Group Service Project Presentation

During this presentation:
  • I was able to learn about the power and importance of improvisation when you need a structure for your visual aid. 
  • I got even more experience with public speaking and will continue to build upon what I did wrong and right.
  • Finally, I was able to further reflect upon my year with FLI and time here at BGSU due to the questions that were directed to us at the end of the slideshow.
I feel that the project presentation went very well. I was pleased with how fully we covered each aspect of this year and fulfilled all the requirements given to us through the Center For Leadership. Although the time to prepare went very quickly, as a group, we pulled together and delivered a quality final product. 

I feel that I went through a major transition in my life when I entered the sixth grade. This was a time when I moved buildings within my school district and it was the first opportunity I had to  truly organize and structure my own time, schedule, academics, and sports. This year served as the foundation to my organizational outlook for the remainder of my middle school years, into high school, and now to college. Although I was very overwhelmed at first, I was glad to be put in a new environment and uncomfortable setting in order to do things for myself and become very independent. 



Monday, March 3, 2014

February 28th Meeting Reflection Prompt

Name of Meeting: Organizational Context in Complex Organizations 
  • I learned at this meeting how the six categories of organizational context can be applied to any complex organization, such as Bowling Green State University.
  • I was able to apply the six categories into a promotional poster for BGSU which was challenging yet uniquely interesting.
  • Finally, I had the opportunity to draw parallels to an organization of my own, the CBA Student Ambassadors, and realize that analyzing it for these categories benefits my understanding of its' existence, purpose, and continuance.
When it comes to Bowling Green State University's campus culture I feel that the most obvious connections can be drawn to the three levels. Artifacts can include the legendary seal, every academic, athletic, or social building named after a past president or influential individual, and even the friendly squirrels that are frequently seen scurrying around. Espoused beliefs are those expressed through the documented mission and core values of the university such as an inclusive environment or global perspective. Lastly, although BGSU does not have a written vision statement assumptions or unconscious beliefs or values can be equated to the motivation and enthusiasm for this university that its felt and demonstrated on campus daily by faculty, staff, and students.

I am very excited for the service project presentation because it will be the icing on the cake to this year as a Falcon Leadership Institute cohort member. I am worried slightly about the high profile of our VIP guests in relation to the professional appearance of our presentation but I know we will do all that we can to make it streamlined and concise. I am excited to go into detail about the planning and execution of our project since we finally have the opportunity to reflect on the work we have accomplished.