I really enjoyed the leadership interview paper in INSC 542. I chose to interview a leader within my professional practice to gain insight into not only my current work environment. Learning outcomes 3, 5, and 8 were met through this assignment as I gained valuable knowledge on how “general principles, values, and ethical standards” are utilized daily to provide access to the information within my employment setting. We also discussed how “critical professional issues” can arise throughout the organization that is driven by “cultural, societal, disciplinary, and transdisciplinary” contexts to shape how information is transmitted, processed, and received; and “information technologies, systems, sources and services…serve users effectively and efficiently” within my organization. The leader I interviewed had great insight into how information and information systems were managed. She also discussed what factors had to be met for technology adoption, and the expectations for the current technology. We also discussed from a leader’s perspective, the challenges, rewards, and qualities a leader should expect and utilize.
