During our time in BLF we have taken quite a few self-assessments, challenges and encountered unique situations few students ever get the opportunity to experience. Because of all the self-assessments we have taken part of I have become more self-aware on my strengths and areas which I need to account for when building a project team. Through every experience I learned to be more aware of my surroundings with people with different backgrounds.
With the experience of the challenges and the assessments I think it’s safe to say that my perception of leadership has not changed, but has been developed and enhanced. Leaders in the 21st Century have to be more than bold and charismatic, they need to be adaptable and understanding of other cultures.
There are two different types of education, know what-and know how. Know what education is based on learning facts and information for a class. We may us this information if it specific to our career, but otherwise the knowledge will be little more than trivia. Know how education is based on learning basic skills then applying those skills in real world application in a changing environment.
I think BLF if based on understanding know how education model and is the best way to set ourselves apart from our peers in the workplace. Having the freedom to make decisions and mistakes with few rules or guidelines is the best way to challenge ourselves. The program allows creativity to become a core skill which is greatly needed in any workplace. I am thankful for the opportunity to take the assessments which have helped me to express my strengths to future employers. The challenges develop creativity, leadership and time management skills. Both the self-assessments and the challenges have gone hand in hand to help me develop and prepare for post college employment.
Jack
