KCL

Question 1

Why Kings?

Answer 1

• The hospitals kings offers placements at - King’s, St Thomas and Guy’s. All three are large hospitals that offer experience in various disciplines
• Integration of medical science with clinical teaching throughout with focus on learning in close contact with patients
• They offer dissections
• Optional intercalation year - appeals to my academic side and is something that i would really like to do
• King’s is in central London - never run out of things to do, meet so many different people, very diverse, not far from home etc
• Opportunity to take a elective study abroad - quite an exciting and interesting aspect

Question 2

What did you learn from your work experience?

Answer 2

• shadowed numerous health professionals at both a high and low level in the hospital, showed me how the ranking system in the hospital works and how they do different jobs and have different tasks - SHOs, consultants, FY2s etc
• allowed me to grasp a larger insight into the working week of a doctor, what their roles are etc
• went on ward rounds and conversed with patients and learnt about their stories - allowed me to have a deeper and more intimate connection with the patients which is a quality that doctors require - they need to be patient and caring
• Watched surgery - EBUS - showed the synergy between the numerous healthcare professionals in the OR, showed that everyone needs to work together to come to a certain diagnosis and conclusion
• respiratory clinic for TB, speak about that guy who had TB and brain tumour and talk about his vulnerabilities and the language barrier, if i want to i can start speaking about the language barrier and how it made it difficult so communication is something else that is really important to make sure that the doctor has the full picture
• MDT - through this i gained an insight into how doctors and other healthcare professionals pull all of their expertise together for the good of the patients by coming up with a follow up plan after seeing them, holistic care, and i found this very enriching

Question 3

What qualities of a doctor did you see from your work experience?

Answer 3

• good communication and listening skills - clinical placement
• synergy and teamwork - EBUS
• Being a good leader - EBUS
• Being patient and empathetic - ward rounds and in the clinic

Question 4

What do you know about the Kings Medicine course? How is it taught?

Answer 4

• Split into three stages, choice to intercalate between stage 2 and 3
• Stage 1 provides you with a foundation in the knowledge required, along with the skills to begin to integrate them with clinical practice.
• Stage 2 brings together science and clinical practice. It focuses on the care of patients with common conditions in a range of clinical settings. You will also follow patients for prolonged periods of time to learn how to deliver whole-person care.
• Stage 3 is oriented towards future practice, and includes the opportunity to undertake elective study abroad. You will also conduct quality improvement projects and develop skills to transform patient and population health at home and abroad. Inter-professional training and increasingly realistic simulation are important parts of the curriculum.
• Integration of medical science with clinical teaching throughout with focus on learning in close contact with patients

Question 5

Why do you think you will be well suited to this course?

Answer 5

• Early clinical exposure is something that i wanted with the course i applied to
• lecture based learning so i can understand the topics - i work well independently and find it easier to learn in this way rather than only learning in a hands on manner
• Im quite a hands on person and i like to apply what i’ve been taught, i feel like it consolidates my understanding further, the integrated aspect of your course allows for me to do this

Question 6

Why medicine and not dentistry or nursing?

Answer 6

• Doctors have ultimate responsibility over the patient and they are the drivers in the decision making process
• They also receive a general training which ensures that they are informed on other areas beyond their specialty and can aid a wide variety of patients, which a neuroscientist won’t be able to do
• Both nurses and doctors are able to undertake research activities but doctors are more likely to have a key role in these and take a lead in the practical execution of projects, which is something i would like to do in the future as a doctor
• Praise the role of nurses and speak about the synergy of all healthcare professionals that allows for the constant care of a patient, without nurses doctors can’t function and without doctors nurses can’t function - they are linked

Question 7

What did you learn from your volunteering ?

Answer 7

• Talk about improving my communication and listening skills
• Talk about learning how to be an empathetic person - had to provide a listening ear and pretend i was in their place in order to communicate well and understand what they are going through
• Talk about the roles that i witnessed in the hospital - nurses, doctors, surgeons

Question 8

What are your hobbies?

Answer 8

• Cricket - county level and club level for 10 years now
• Karate - for 13 years now, helps me stay fit and active and good for self defence
• really like to read - read at least a book a week, allows for me to forget about stresses and relieves my worries that i have

Question 9

What are the negatives of a career in medicine?

Answer 9

• Long hours
• Stressful work
• Can get very emotional if you’re too empathetic, empathy is good but too much can cloud your judgement
• Long course to become a doctor - 5 years but 6 with intercalation
• Pay is not the best to start with but as you progress it gets better and there are opportunities available to supplement it

Question 10

How has King’s College London contributed to modern medicine?

Answer 10

• Klotho: the ‘anti-ageing’ hormone that could hold the key to preventing diabetic kidney disease
• The researchers found that patients with microalbuminuria had lower levels of the circulating Klotho hormone, compared with patients without microalbuminuria. Klotho levels in patients without microalbuminuria were similar to levels found in healthy adults.
• This suggested that Klotho may play a significant role in the development of kidney disease linked to diabetes.

Question 11

What can you contribute to the atmosphere at King’s College London?

Answer 11

• “As an enthusiastic member of my school debating society, I enjoy academic debate, so I think I’d be able to contribute a lot to class discussions.”
• Mention the societies i would join and how i could have a positive affect that way
• Im outgoing and sociable, could contribute to the positive atmosphere at the uni to make everyone feel like they fit in
• “I’m good at organising things, and keen to get involved with running and organising events for the department as well as societies i may join.”

Question 12

Why should patients trust you?

Answer 12

• Trust is crucial between patient and doctor - more trust, more info revealed, they fell more comfortable, easier to make a diagnosis and formulate a care plan
• Give example of communication and clinician and speak about work experience example

Question 13

What are your best qualities?

Answer 13

• Good communication and listening skills - say why they are important, but say theres always room for improvement
• Good organisation, helps me keep on top of everything and complete my tasks
• Confident in decision making - never wanna be two minded in a situation and want to have a clear idea of what you want to do and where you want to go

Question 14

How do you manage stress?

Answer 14

• can potentially be destructive.
• depending on the cause of the stress i react differently
• exam stress - i give myself a break - ill go on a walk, ill listen to some music i enjoy or go out with my friends to forget about it and have some fun for a while before i get back to it
• however i always have a plan for my revision and try to space it out which allows me to cover everything sufficiently and prevents me from burning out - reduces my stress levels too
• overall i feel that i have managed to go through the last few years with minimal stress. And i have confidence that the way i structure my time and my life will help me go through the challenges that lay ahead of me at medical school

Question 15

Can you provide us with an example of a time when you demonstrated resilience?

Answer 15

• Mention UCAT and BMAT practice exams - originally werent going well everyone around me was doing better
• I was resilient with it and made sure i kept improving
• Resulted in me getting 2950 in UCAT and an above average BMAT score - otherwise i wouldnt be here today

Question 16

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Answer 16

• Good communication and listening
• Good organisation and motivation
• Need to learn not to take too much on at any given time
• Need to try be more outgoing and put myself out there

Question 17

How would your friends describe you?

Answer 17

• Have made friends in whatever activity i undertake - think they’d describe me in a positive light
• outgoing, friendly, approachable, non judgemental listener and always there for them
• obituary - someone who is honest and has integrity, sticks by his morals. First to recognise when he makes a mistake and is self accountable when he does. funny not too serious and was likeable by everyone

Question 18

What changes would you make to the NHS if you could?

Answer 18

• Increase the number of beds due to the increasing size of the population
• Tackling issues such as obesity and type 2 diabetes- ever so increasing nowadays
• Providing healthcare to people in poorer areas - highlights inequality in healthcare
• Increase staffing - if possible - due to the immense strain on the NHS

Question 19

What are the common barriers to healthcare faced by people?

Answer 19

• socioeconomic - available services may not be used to their optimum by people in vulnerable groups that can’t afford it
• geographical - people in urban areas have easier access to healthcare facilities
• Not having information available to them
• Not understanding information that is available to them

Question 20

What is it like to be a doctor?

Answer 20

• Of course i cant say what its like for sure because i am not one but i expect…
• Heavy workload
• Comes with stress
  
  • Need to have a good work/life balance
• Need to be emotionally stable, can be an emotional job

Question 21

How do you deal with overpopulation?

Answer 21

• Educate your teenage children about sex and contraception early, without taboos
• One child policy ? like they implemented in china
• Investing in RD&I todevelop production methods that improve the efficiency of human activities, will enable the number of natural resources required to meet the needs of the population to be reduced.

Question 22

What do you know about the local area here in Kings?

Answer 22

• I wont pretend to know much about the local area because i do not but i hope when a student it will become a home to me and i will know everything about the area; the people there, the things i can do etc
• quite a diverse area - saw this at open day
• in central london so im sure theres a lot of activities and things to do when i want to

Question 23

What are the main challenges that face the NHS?

Answer 23

• An ageing population
• A growing population
• Evolving healthcare needs, such as the increase in cases of obesity and diabetes, or antibiotic resistance.
• Medical advancements save lots of lives every year but push up costs considerably. It is estimated that progress in medical technology costs the NHS at least an extra £10bn a year.
• An increase in reliance on privatised services

Question 24

How has COVID changed the way the NHS operates?

Answer 24

• More self diagnoses, so less people come to the GP or doctors for minor issues
• GP appointments now more online, both positives and negatives for this - explain them
• Less A&E visits
• More backlogs and longer waiting lists for procedures - this is one of the main negatives

Question 25

What do you think are going to be the long-term consequences of COVID on the NHS?

Answer 25

• May move to online GP appointments and phone consultations more permanently
• Getting rid of all the backlogs will take a long time
• COVID will have variants that will arise and therefore the NHS will have to cope with these - if there are increases in cases, if there are unseen variants etc etc - could have a large effect on the NHS in the long run
• COVID-19 has exposed and widened existing inequalities in health and care in England - has widened the gap, will take longer to close

Question 26

What should you do if a patient tries to friend you on social media?

Answer 26

• “If a patient contacts you about their care or other professional matters through your private profile, you should indicate that you cannot mix social and professional relationships and, where appropriate, direct them to your professional profile.”
• Decline the friend request in this case
• Should the matter be raised in a later consultation then politely explain the importance of maintaining a strictly professional relationship.
• Be sure to keep a clear record of your discussion with the patient so there will be no doubt how you resolved the situation

Question 27

How might medical school help students to become resilient doctors ?

Answer 27

• The job is a vocation with high emotional labour, where stress levels can be very high. If medical schools recognise this, then their duty of care means they have to provide adequate support services, if these are provided it is likely that they will be more resilient as they will have support services available if their mental health takes a hit
  
  • These include the use of social media as an accessible form of support and a basis for a supportive community
  • sharing experiences through downloadable podcasts; fostering better communication channels that promote transparency between the student body and teaching faculty.
• Nationally and internationally, building medical students and doctors resilience will also deliver significant benefits to patients

Question 28

Why would you like to study in London ?

Answer 28

• London is a very vibrant city with a lot going on
• Some of the best hospitals in the country around, kings, guys, GOSH etc
• London is a very metropolitan city and you can meet anyone from any walk of life.
• You wont ever find a day where you do not have anything to do after a long day of revision and lectures
• Near home, so i wont be travelling large distances for long periods of time. Really easy to get there, take the Elizabeth line and im at KCL within an hour.

Question 29

What do you think has been the biggest advance in healthcare in the last 100 years ?

Answer 29

• Many e.g. antiviral theory for HIV, transplants, vaccinations but i think … antibiotics is the most important discovery in the last 100 years
• Penicillin has revolutionised surgery by considerably lowering the risk of infection. This has resulted in dramatic declines in death rates and serious ill- health arising from infection.
• It has led to further research and in one way had a domino effect on research regarding anaesthesia and its advances
• Talk about sedation modalities article and how i witnessed that irl with the EBUS procedure

Question 30

Imagine that you were a captain of a team, and one member of your team was not performing as well as expected. How would you approach talking to them about this ?

Answer 30

• When in a situation like this i feel as if i should reassure the individual and ask if anythings up and deal with it from there, ensuring there is nothing wrong with the individual and they can contribute to the team as well as they can
• Be empathetic, put myself in their shoes and reassure them that all will be fine

Question 31

How would you handle the stresses of being a doctor?

Answer 31

• i handle stress well, i have my releases - give examples
• i multitask well - studies, job and cricket and WPH WE
• stress is good because it allows me to focus and get things done but too much stress can potentially be destructive.
• depending on the cause of the stress i react differently
• however i always have a plan for my work and try to space it out which allows me to cover everything sufficiently and prevents me from burning out - reduces my stress levels too - would like to implement something similar in med school as well as whilst being a doctor
• overall i feel that i have managed to go through the last few years with minimal stress. And i have confidence that the way i structure my time and my life will help me go through the challenges that lay ahead of me

Question 32

What are the most significant aspects of communication?

Answer 32

• Language and tone of voice - this should be on the same level as the person you are talking to
  
  • If i am speaking to a child it would be different compared to if im speaking to an adult
• Communication and listening work hand in hand - give clinician and communication example
• Ask questions if you do not understand anything, ensures everything is clear and there is better communication
• Non-verbal communication
  
  • Body language
  • Facial expressions
  • Eye contact with the audience
  • Position in the room

Question 33

If you were made in charge of the NHS budget, where would you allocate your funds?

Answer 33

• Increase the number of beds due to the increasing size of the population
• Tackling issues such as obesity and type 2 diabetes- ever so increasing nowadays
• Providing healthcare to people in poorer areas - highlights inequality in healthcare
• Increase staffing - if possible - due to the immense strain on the NHS

Question 34

Why is confidentiality important?

Answer 34

• Confidentiality is central to the development of trust between doctors and patients. If the trust is mutual, the better you will be able to treat the individual as it may lead to them being more comfortable in disclosing information that can be beneficial
• In order for you to develop clinical skills during your teaching, at some point you will need to have access to confidential information about patients.
  
  • It is important to recognise that the duty of confidentiality extends to medical students and not just doctors

Question 35

Imagine someone could not obtain work experience, what are other ways they could gain insight into the responsibilities of a doctor?

Answer 35

• One of the key ways i believe they could gain an insight into the responsibilities of a doctor, and something i did before i obtained WE, is to volunteer in a clinical setting - such as the local hospital or GP.
• This places the individual in a clinical setting and allows them to have an insight into what happens in the hospital and once you are in a setting like this, it is easy to talk to people such as med students/doctors/nurses at the hospital and gain an insight into what their roles and responsibilities are

Question 36

If you had £10 million to spend on either finding a cure for dementia, finding a cure for prostate cancer or understanding further the link between exercise and obesity, which of these 3 options would you invest your money in?

Answer 36

• I would invest my money in understanding the link between exercise and obesity, mainly due to the fact that with a growing and more wealthy population, obesity is also increasing.
• Around 1 billion obese people in the world
• Using that money to find a link between exercise and obesity can be very beneficial as it will give us a firm understanding of what needs to be done to prevent and reduce obesity in the world
• The remainder of the money can be used in preventative measures, such as making more information widely available, education on the topic
• Speak about how the other two are also very important and then say why you didnt choose them
  
  • Less people suffer from them
  • Obesity affects all age ranges whereas dementia doesnt
  • Obesity kills more people a year than the other two combined

Question 37

How will you cope with a tough course such as Medicine?

Answer 37

• im hard working
• i handle stress well, i have my releases - give examples
• i multitask well - studies, job and cricket and WPH WE
• course requires independent study, good at both - working independently and in a team - give examples of this
• if i ever come upon tough times i will make sure i take a break from whatever it is and use my support group to the best of my ability - will enable me to be resilient in the long run

Question 38

Is teamwork or leadership more important in Medicine?

Answer 38

• Teamwork and leadership are both two key attributes that are required by a doctor
• Give examples of each
• I believe teamwork is more important in medicine, this is due to the fact that wherever you look in the medical field teamwork is required, surgeons in the OR, doctor prescribing medicine and nurses administering it, during ward rounds the doctor inspects the patients whilst the junior doctor charts and makes notes. These are just examples that i saw during my work experience and i’m sure there are many more
• Of course leadership plays a large part but personally i believe teamwork is key to good leadership. A leader can not be a good effective leader without working with and consulting his colleagues

Question 39

What is your biggest weakness ?

Answer 39

• My main weakness is that i sometimes pay a little too much attention to detail and want everything to be spot on and perfect, this takes up a lot of time and i have realised that this time can be put to use elsewhere.
  
  • e.g. personal statement, spent ages on it but im sure i could’ve spent half the time that i did on it and could have achieved the same result
• one of the things i noticed during my work experience is that healthcare isnt perfect, not everything needs hours spent upon it, for example whilst charting you aren’t required to write intricate paragraphs detailing every little thing that occurs on the ward round, instead it is normally just the key information
• I want to do my best in everything but i need to realise that there has to be a trade off somewhere.
• i am getting better at this, partly by observing how others tackle the same things and discussing this with others. As well as this, as i become more confident im able to acknowledge the ability within myself to do things.

Question 40

What have you done to show your interest in Medicine?

Answer 40

• MOOCs
• Work experience - speak about it and what i learnt from it
• Volunteering - what i did and how it helped me make my decision
• constantly keeping updated - reading articles surrounding med - if the field is continually developing and changing, i want to change with it

Question 41

Your patient’s family members request that you do not tell him of his new cancers diagnosis. What actions would you take in this scenario?

Answer 41

• Validate the family’s concerns but explain to them that the patient has a right to know if he or she wants to know. Explain that the conversation will be handled sensitively and compassionately. Reassure them that the diagnosis will not be forced upon the patient
• Ask the patient if she wants you to explain the test results to her or would she prefer you speak with her family. If she says she wants to know, ask how much detail she wants. Ensure the patient’s family members are present for support (unless the patient doesn’t want them present) but avoid using family as translators
• If the patient wants to know, explain the diagnosis slowly and clearly. If there is concern specifically about the use of the word “cancer”, use words like “growth” instead. Ensure you give the patient ample opportunity to ask questions.
• Wherever possible explain the options and next steps. Never leave the patient with the impression that there is nothing else to do.

Question 42

If you made a small mistake during an operation, would you tell the patient? You do not believe that your mistake will have any clinical impact on the patient or his recovery.

Answer 42

• If there is no chance it will have a clinical impact on the patient then i would withhold the info as i know nothing will happen - assuming im a competent surgeon
• However if there is any chance that something can happen from a clinical standpoint and may need/lead to a change in action for the persons health, i would let them know and own up wholly to the error that was made

Question 43

What do you think are the three biggest threats to public health today, on a national or international level?

Answer 43

• In the world today, I believe that the three biggest problems affecting the health care field are, first, inequality between groups of people; second, a problematic lack of trust between health care as an institution and the general public; and third, a health care industry that is too slow or resistant to experimental changes.
  
  • The first problem: Inequality. We need to recognise this problem and work towards a more equal system where anybody can be guaranteed health care, particularly for chronic or life-threatening problems.
  • Next, misinformation – largely perpetrated over social media – is becoming a major problem for health care. Public trust has been eroded, which is exacerbated by politicians making medicine into an election issue. In the recent pandemic, we saw mask usage and vaccinations become politicised, seriously harming the public. Worse, due to unclear responses from medical professionals, we did not help fix or clarify these issues. Finally, the problem becomes more complicated when considering public good and the ethical issue of mandating certain health care measures.
  • Finally, we should be more open, as health care providers and researchers, to alternative medicine. Too long a bad word, alternative medicine should be investigated and understood. We should not be quick to dismiss techniques that originated outside of Western medicine.

Question 44

How can empathy be taught in medical school ?

Answer 44

• Empathy can be taught by practicing a deep acting technique to be empathetic, this may over time allow doctors to become empathetic
• Self reflective writing, helps you become aware of your own emotions and improve your ability to be empathetic towards others
• role playing

Question 45

What challenges will the NHS face in 20 years that aren’t as significant now?

Answer 45

• An ageing population - The NHS must work on preventing illness, not just treating it. But it can’t create a healthier society on it’s own - we all have a responsibility to help older people in society to live healthier and more connected lives
• The growth of digital technology - As new technologies emerge, the NHS must adopt technology that improves the service for patients and helps staff to do their jobs. But we also need to make sure technology doesn’t exclude people who need NHS services the most
• Evolving healthcare needs, such as the increase in cases of obesity and diabetes, or antibiotic resistance - The main illnesses and infirmities need to be addressed sooner rather than later and money must be invested in researching them and finding preventative measures

Question 46

Why are doctors more prone to suffer from depression or commit suicide (compared with most other professions)?

Answer 46

• For one, there is a long-standing tradition of stoicism in the medical profession - (Not showing emotions even whilst going through a period of difficulty). Doctors are trained to be tough and to never show weakness. This can make it difficult for physicians to admit that they are struggling with their mental health - can result in suicide and depression
• There is a lot of pressure on doctors to be perfect. They are expected to have all the answers, and to always be able to handle whatever comes their way. This pressure can lead to feelings of inadequacy and impostor syndrome, which can further exacerbate mental health issues
• Doctors cant always help patients to the best of their ability because they may not have the budget available to do so, this may cause them emotional problems knowing that if xyz was available they could have saved an individuals life

Question 47

How is the ageing population posing a challenge to the NHS?

Answer 47

• NHS must treat an increasing number of chronic conditions associated with ageing - heart disease, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimers, Dementia
• The cost of support with daily activities, such as washing, dressing and cooking, can be high and often needs to be partly funded by the patient
• Cuts in social care spending have led to an increase in A&E admissions among people aged 65 and over, placing increased demand on already under pressure services.
• If an elderly person is admitted to A&E after a fall, it can sometimes take days or weeks for them to be discharged, which is described as ‘bed blocking’

Question 48

How would you approach a friend who is feeling very low, because they didn’t get to medical school?

Answer 48

• Would reassure the person
• Be empathetic towards them
• Would ask them whats wrong and what we can do to make the person feel better again and then act on it
• Speak to them about solutions and how they can take a gap year (what they can do in the gap year) and reapply to med the year after

Question 49

Being a doctor is a lot about being a good team member. What do you think makes a good team member, and how do these attributes differ from those of a good team leader?

Answer 49

• understands and motivates his team
• leads by examples
• good communication and listening skills
• recognises the need for change and implements it and is a good decision maker
• you need a group of people who want to do what they are doing and are enthusiastic about it, therefore they can achieve the results that are required from them
• They should be able to take some initiative and also some responsibility for their actions, if anything goes wrong

Question 50

How would you dissuade someone from going into medicine?

Answer 50

• I would first start of with mentioning all the benefits involved within medicine
  
  • teaching and learning opportunities
  • opportunity to help someone throughout their life and add life to their years
  • fulfilling career
  • research opportunities
• Then i would speak about the downsides of medicine
  
  • Long hours
  • Stressful work
  • Can get very emotional if you’re too empathetic, empathy is good but too much can cloud your judgement
  • Long course to become a doctor*
  • Pay isnt the best to start with but as you progress it gets better and there are opportunities available to supplement it

Question 51

Is there a particular area of medicine that interests you?

Answer 51

• The brain but mainly the heart
• Expand on the extra research that ive done on the heart - CAD, what it is, what causes it and how it can be resolved/treated
• Can then speak about articles that i read about CAD and south asians and how that may affect me and affect people in and around UCL as there is a large and increasing south asian population in the area

Question 52

How should doctors handle mistakes?

Answer 52

• I strongly believe that doctors should own up to their mistakes and be held accountable for them
• Be honest. …
• Tell someone you have made an error as soon as you can. …
• Apologise to the patient. …
• Write an account while events are fresh in your mind. …
• Don’t spend time ruminating on what happened; instead think about what you would do next time to prevent a reoccurrence.

Question 53

What are the benefits of admitting when a mistake is made ?

Answer 53

• You can repair the mistake more quickly because you have people around you that can help
• You can openly identify areas of improvement
• People would be grateful for your honesty, it will encourage them to have more trust in you in the long run

Question 54

What is your proudest achievement?

Answer 54

• I have always been a keen sportsman and have always seen sport as a means to test my ability to surpass myself. I have always attended competitions, winning a lot of medals along the way.
• When i was 15 - karate in the same year national and international championships
• won 2 national gold medals, was able to call myself the best karate fighter in the UK for two different age and weight categories - bittersweet moment that i beat my younger brother in the final.
• also won an international bronze the week after, competing with countries such as russia and pakistan and bulgaria, really big achievement for me as i was able to make it to that stage.
• came with a lot of hard work and dedication etc…. (general outlook on life should be of hard work and dedication, and thats also how ive got to this stage)
• you could also say that these interviews and making it this far in the process is something else that has been a large achievement

Question 55

You are tasked with forming a well-functioning team. How do you do this?

Answer 55

• A good team should always have a good team leader and good members too - you need a group of people who want to do what they are doing and are enthusiastic about it, therefore they can achieve the results that are required from them
• They should be able to take some initiative and also some responsibility for their actions, if anything goes wrong
• Communication and listening skills are essential and one main point is that the team will never be a good team if they do not have a good team leader. so this is also essential.

I would make sure when deciding who to have on my team, they have these characteristics and there is good synergy between them so the environment is a good one where everyone can excel

Question 56

How would you explain the concept of leadership to a five year old? Why are you communicating in this way?

Answer 56

• Leadership is simply helping people do the right things. Through leadership, you will help and show your classmates how to do the right thing. If they don’t know how to do it, you will teach them. But if they know how to do it, you will guide them on how, why, and when they should do it. When you do this, you become a leader.
• When explaining the concept of leadership to a five year old, it is important to keep your explanation simple and age-appropriate. I would explain that a leader is someone who shows the way and helps people to work together to achieve a goal. Leaders often have to make difficult decisions and have to be brave, kind, honest and fair.
• When communicating in this way, it is important to make sure your language is easy to understand and that you are speaking to the child in a respectful and reassuring manner.