Leadership plays a significant role in my internship, but it also takes on it's own definition. My boss, the Special Events Coordinator, is the primary leader in the Special Events department. She is the one with the most confidence and knowledge in her role. My second boss is the lady who works underneath her, the Event Coordinator I. I look to both of them to help guide me and teach me about my role in the organization, and they both look to each other for support in effectively planning events. It is an extremely interesting dynamic between the two of them. They both respect each other's opinions and work well together to flawlessly pull off events as well as help coordinate outside party events. They work well independently as well as together. I hope one day to have the same working relationship with my boss and employees.
Currently there is not a whole lot of room for me to able to demonstrate any leadership skills as I am still learning so much and growing tremendously. However I do have the opportunity to show leadership by taking initiative with projects, voicing my opinions and concerns about ongoing projects, and being proactive with getting items ready for events. I have completed several projects on my own and have been given more responsibility as the weeks pass by. Currently we are working on writing all new policy for a stage that was just constructed and will be available to the public to rent. It may sound boring to some, but writing is my passion as is policy. I am slowly, but surely, becoming more confident in my role!
Both my co-worker and supervisor
display leadership capabilities on a daily basis. I see it when I watch them interact with vendors at our special events, when planning and negotiating with other city departments, and when I watch them take on projects or work that was not originally theirs, but needed to be done. I admire their work ethic, and it still amazes me that it is only two of them collaborating together to pull off 7 special evens throughout the year.
Leadership is a skilled that is developed and it is clear that you are still in the developing stages. I am excited to hear about what you doing and the impact that it makes to you as it supports your passion. It is always good to have a role-model that you look up to and qualities that you admire in those that you work with. Looking forward to hearing more.
ReplyDeleteHi Alex,
ReplyDeleteLeadership is one of those skillsets which is built over time (echoing Ashley). I think we often overlook the collaboration required for successful event planning...I noticed that a lot of these internship positions seem to be a stepping stone for acquiring new skills, however it appears that being proactive and taking initiative is always encouraged. The field of policy can always benefit from impassioned writers; good luck !