Response #3

1. What are some ways that you have encouraged others to generate creative, resourceful solutions to problems and what were the outcomes? Please use a specific incident in your answer.

Encouraging people in their efforts to generate creative, resourceful solutions is important to produce outcomes. The outcomes of creative solutions are often better than the alternative. Encouraging them allows people to think outside and box and look beyond themselves.
One of the ways that I have encouraged innovation is by continuously reminding my program directors of the purposes behind their programs. Focusing on this will drive them to think of new ideas that will truly accomplish something great. They will stop limiting themselves.

2. In your opinion, what are the most important behaviors (as defined in your student manual) in getting results with a project or problem? Explain why you have chosen these and use specific personal examples to add merit to your claim.

The most important behaviors for getting results are creating a high-performance team, innovation, and commitment to quality.
Results start with creating a high-performance team because if you don't have the right people around you then you will never achieve your vision. Even if they don't have the skills now it is essential to build a team that is ready and willing to learn.
Innovation is also essential to producing results because it will bring you to a place that similar organizations have not before thought of.
Commitment to quality brings together the aforementioned behaviors. Having a strong team and encouraging innovation are important but they will only produce results if you have something driving those ideas.
In working with the Honorable Music contest I have a very willing capable program director. We have also used innovation in deciding to partner with Footlights to make the program even better. Neither of these things will matter if we don't have a commitment to producing a quality program. It is really getting rolling and we will begin advertising soon.

3. What are your personal strengths in getting results on projects or problems, and how can you use and implement them in your current leadership position to benefit your team?

My personal strength in getting results is anticipating problems. In the past I worked at BYU Risk Management and Safety. Working there really opened my eyes to all the factors that need to be considered when planning a program or event. In planning the grass roots program we are going to have a tailgate at a basketball game. Due to my critical thinking skills and past experiences I was able to guide my program directors to make it the best possible while also following protocol.