1. A clear logic flow, using a “Contents” page and section headings, will help your readers to follow your thinking.

2. The use of an “Executive Summary” as a précis or abstract of your report.

3. An “Introduction” to set the context

4. The body of your report should address the following issues. The percentages in brackets indicate a suggested proportional length of each section.

• Who has recognised your leadership in the past? This is not about jobs you have held, this is about recognising the people you have influenced. (10%)

• Key “moments of truth” in your background to date. This should not be a chronology or a CV. It is a reflection on a small number of the most influential aspects or turning points in the establishment of your natural leadership behaviours. This is not to be fictional or invented – please reflect deeply on the nature of your interactions with others around you over time and consider the moments when you felt empowered or aligned with the moment.

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