At least 1-page in length not counting the title page; include a title page; double-spaced; and font size 10 or 12. Follows APA standards for formatting  

Write a 2–3-page essay that examines the future of work and the key skills and behaviors necessary for succeeding in the evolving workplace.

The jobs of today look very different from the jobs our parents had. Whether you work in a cubicle or on a construction site, technology has changed—and is continuing to change—the ways we connect, communicate, and create in our careers. In the past, a college degree was enough to set you up for professional success. Today, employers want job candidates who also have the right skills to succeed.

That’s why Capella partnered with top employers, business leaders, and recruiters to identify 10 skills that are critical to performing your best—not just in one field but across all industries. These are skills that will prepare you for the needs of any future employer and set you up for success in a world that is constantly evolving. In this course, you will learn how these 10 skills will help you reach your professional dreams, and you’ll discover how you can use these same skills right now to achieve your personal and academic goals. 

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What are these skills? Whether you are here for a job, for a promotion, for personal enrichment, or to realize a different dream, these skills can work to help you meet your personal, academic and professional goals.

• Self and Social Awareness is the ability to understand your personal strengths and limitations, and how your behaviors impact others. 
• Technology is the ability to confidently and effectively use technologies to be productive, complete goals and tasks, and maintain a competitive advantage. 
• Productivity is the ability to strategize, organize, and plan to effectively and efficiently manage priorities and time.
• Initiative is the ability to see what needs to be done and to take action without being prompted to improve a circumstance or create a new one.
• Results Driven is the ability to act with a sense of urgency and focus to reach outcomes and goals, without compromising integrity and quality.
• Communication is the ability to actively seek and deliver information, articulate ideas, effectively listen, and connect to various audiences, settings, and situations.
• Relationship Building refers to the ability to effectively work with others and establish, cultivate, and leverage networks over time.
• Problem Solving is the ability to identify and frame problems, explore ideas, and create effective, ethical, and evidence-based solutions. 
• Innovation is the ability to creatively think and generate original or unique ideas and solutions outside of routine perspectives. 
• Agility refers to the ability to embrace change and effectively adapt in a continually changing environment to achieve desired results. 

The 10 Skills Table media will help you get to know the 10 employability skills discussed in this course. You’ll find a definition for each skill and why each skill matters for the future of work. This course will examine each of these skills and show you how to apply them in your professional and personal life. You will identify areas of strengths and areas that need improvement, and you will create a plan to continue developing these skills after this course ends. Understanding, developing, and applying these skills will give you the tools you will need to be competitive in the 21st-century workplace.

Assessment Instructions

Overview

What do we mean when we discuss the future of work? We are moving away from the classic employment model: you are hired full time and work 40-hour weeks, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at a desk in an office with your fellow employees. The future of work is really happening now. You may remember learning about the industrial revolutions of the past and their impact on the economy and the nature of work. Today we are in the fourth Industrial Revolution, or Industry 4.0. This new world of technology is characterized by:

• Instant communication and connectedness.
• Virtual/remote workspaces.
• Age-diverse workforce.
• Move away from lifelong careers at a single company, more of an open talent economy.
• AI and automation, or machines taking over some workforce tasks and jobs.

In this assessment, you will examine the future of work and the key skills and behaviors necessary for succeeding in the evolving workplace.

Preparation

Review the resources for this assessment. Use the Capella University Library to locate at least one article or book that discusses the skills and aptitudes needed to succeed in the 21st-century workforce.

Instructions

For this assessment:

• Write a 2–3-page essay that addresses the following questions:
  • What types of jobs will most likely be automated in the future?
  • What types of jobs are more resistant to automation and why? 
  • How will automation and continued technological advances impact how you work?
  • Why one or more of the employability skills (such as self and social awareness or agility) are essential for remaining competitive in the 21st-century workplace? Explain.

Additional Requirements

Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:

• Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA formatting: Citations should be formatted according to current APA Style and Format guidelines. 
• References: Your assessment should include at least two credible references. One of these references should be obtained from the Capella library.
• Length: 2–3 pages of text, excluding the title and reference page.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:

• Competency 1: Describe the importance and impact of key skills and behaviors that are necessary for success in the future of work.
  • Describe the influence of automation in the 21st-century workforce.
  • Explain how automation and technological advances affect the nature of work.
• Competency 3: Develop skills to support a successful learning experience and career.
  • Explain why employability skills are essential for remaining competitive in the 21st-century workplace. 
• Competency 4: Compose text that articulates meaning relevant to its purpose and audience.
  • Write coherently with correct grammar, usage, mechanics, and citation of sources

I need an APA formatted PowerPoint Presentation on the topic called  ‘develop compensation and benefits package that you would like to be offered from your organization’.  I need 6 – 7 PPT slides along with the notes on each slide having more than 100 words of notes for each slide and need at least 5 – 6 references and the whole ppt should be in APA format without any plagiarism. 

Scenario:

You will be assigned to a team to work with to complete all portions of this project.• The organization has established a strategic objective to become an “Employer of Choice” within three years.  (Addressed in Part I)• As the HR Leaders, your team must determine what HR Services are most important to the employees and what their current level of satisfaction is with the various services. (Addressed in Part II)• Your team is on a specific budget and will make decisions about where to invest during this fiscal year to increase overall employee satisfaction with HR Services. (Addressed in Part III)• Your team will then present the findings and recommendations of this Project to the Organization Executive Team.

Part III:  Using Data for Management Decisions

● (100-200 words) Building on Part II of this project, introduce the recommendations that will be made and the process used to select them.

● (250-300 words) Using current research, provide recommendations to improve the first negative gap.

●(250-300 words) Using current research, provide recommendations to improve the second negative gap.

● (250-300 words) Using current research, provide recommendations to improve the third negative gap.

● (150-200 words) Formulate a compelling conclusion as to why implementing your recommendations will support the company’s strategic objective (as stated in the scenario and discussed in Part I) and secure budgeted funds for implementation.

 
This assignment will be submitted to Turnitin®.Instructions

BMGT 365 – Individual Deliverable #2 – Crisis Leadership Report

NOTE: All submitted work is to be your original work. You may not use any work from another student, the Internet or an online clearinghouse. You are expected to understand the Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism Policy, and know that it is your responsibility to learn about instructor and general academic expectations with regard to proper  citation  of  sources  as  specified  in  the  APA Publication Manual, 7th Ed. (Students are held accountable for in-text citations and an associated reference list only).

Individual Deliverable #2 is due Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. eastern time of week 7 unless otherwise changed by the instructor.

Purpose: 

The purpose of this project is to apply leadership concepts to a crisis leadership situation and to make recommendations for a crisis-ready culture. 

Skill Building: 

You are also completing this project to help you develop the skills of analysis, critical thinking, and writing a report. Writing is critical because in business it is important to convey information clearly and concisely and to develop a personal brand. Developing a personal brand is important because it is the ongoing process of establishing an image or impression in the minds of others especially those in positions above you. Having a strong personal brand can lead to opportunities that include promotions.

Skills:  Writing, Critical Thinking, Developing a Personal Brand, Situational Analysis, Writing a Report.

Outcomes Met With This Project:

• use leadership theories, assessment tools, and an understanding of the role of ethics, emotional intelligence, cultural intelligence, competencies, values, and attitudes to evaluate and enhance personal leadership skills
• assess the interactions between the external environment and within an organization to foster responsible and effective leadership and organizational practices
• Develop individual awareness, style and communication skills that enhance leadership skills
• Integrate and apply analytical principles and concepts of leadership to make strategic decisions. 

Instructions: 

The Scenario

Read the Case Scenario that follows and answer Mr. Barney’s questions in the form of a report.  Address the report to Mr. Barney.

You walk into your office one morning and see an article on your desk. You pick it up and realize that Mr. Barney, the CEO, placed it there! He also has some questions on a post-it note and a request for recommendations.  

Max Barney was exhausted. He had just finished a long meeting with his current VP of Headquarter Operations, Michael Brown. Michael, who was himself getting ready for retirement, was giving Barney a rundown of a recent crisis that impacted the company. While the dust seemed to be settling, Barney recognized that this was one of the worst things to ever happen to his company.

Michael recalls the crisis in the following way: 

“On the morning of January 19th, I got a call from Joanne Edwards, my contact at our major distributor, Happy and Healthy Foodmart.  She told me that three of her customers had complained that Biotech’s echinacea had made them ill.  I called our legal department immediately to put them on alert.  By noon that day, the number of reported illnesses had risen to seven.  By January 22nd, the worst possible news came in – one of those people had actually died. 

I called my team together immediately to come up with a plan for an immediate Recall. We needed to manage this crisis with our employees, our distributors, and most of all our customers.  Controlling the message to the public and the media was critical.  We’d had Recalls before, but never in reaction to a customer death. This was a whole new ball game for us. 

Once the Recall had been put in place, we needed to get to the bottom of the echinacea problem. We started looking at the suppliers and ended up in the Purchasing Department. When we discovered that Henrietta Higgins, the Assistant Director of Purchasing, had cut a deal with a new supplier I became furious, Max. I mean, it was not one of my proudest moments.” 

“That’s understandable,” replied Max, “go on. Tell me more.” 

“Well, Higgins received an offer from a new supplier to buy genetically modified echinacea.  She explained that she thought it was a good move because it would save the company over 20% on the wholesale price.  She made the decision unilaterally, Max, without every going to her supervisor or to me to discuss it.” 

“What did you do when you found this out?” asked Max. 

“I fired her, of course. We had no other choice, Max.  It’s because of her we have this crisis. And on top of that, we’ve decided to halt all sales of all echinacea in the foreseeable future.” 

“Who’s we?” Max asked, with concern in his voice now. 

“My team, of course. I told my managers about my decision and they’re all behind me 100%.  We all know how important it is to act quickly in this situation, Max.  You can trust me to turn this situation around.” 

Max left the meeting sure about two things. First, he was secretly relieved that Michael was nearing retirement. The new VP of Headquarter Operations could start fresh. Second, he had just finished reading an article about a “Crisis Ready Culture”. He knew that it was time for Biotech to start developing a crisis-ready culture.  

Max drops by your office with a copy of that article. He has a post-it note on the article, with the following questions and a request for recommendations: 

1. What Leadership Styles were used in the recent echinacea crisis? Discuss the leadership style of every person involved.
2. What Leadership Styles would be most beneficial in a crisis-ready culture?
3. What leadership competencies were evident in the recent echinacea crisis? Discuss the leadership competencies of every person involved.
4. What leadership competencies would be most needed in a crisis-ready culture?
5. What role did Emotional Intelligence (or lack of Emotional Intelligence) play in the echinacea crisis?
6. What role would Emotional Intelligence play in a crisis-ready culture?
7. What role did Authentic Leadership (or lack of it) play in the Echinacea crisis?
8. What role would Authentic Leadership play in a crisis-ready culture?
9. What role (if any) did Biotech’s current culture play in the Echinacea crisis?
10. How can Biotech align its current strategy, culture and organizational structure to develop a crisis-ready culture?
11. Give three specific and actionable recommendations that could be implemented to develop acrisis-ready culture for Biotech. (Each recommendation should be supported by course materials).

Step 1: Course Material

For this project, you are required to use the case scenario facts and the course material.   External sources are not permitted.  You are not researching on the Internet or using resources from outside the course.  You are expected to answer the requirements identified below showing the connection between the case scenario facts and the course material.   Using course material goes beyond defining terms and are used to explain the ‘why and how’ of a situation.  Avoid merely making statements but close the loop of the discussion by explaining how something happens or why something happens, which focuses on importance and impact.  In closing the loop, you will demonstrate the ability to think clearly and rationally showing an understanding of the logical connections between the ideas presented in a case scenario, the course material and the question(s) being asked.  Using one or two in-text citations from the course material throughout the entire paper will not earn many points on an assignment.  The use of a variety of course material is expected consistently supporting what is presented.  The support must be relevant and applicable to the topic being discussed.  Points are not earned for mentioning a term or concept but by clearly and thoroughly explaining or discussing the question at hand.

Step 2: The Questions to Answer

You will answer the 11 questions above provided in Step 1. 

Step 3: Write the Report. 

Report Format: 

Create a Word or Rich Text Format (RTF) report should be no more than seven (7) pages double-spaced.  Those seven pages do not include the required Title Page, Reference Page and Appendix.  You will use the following format.

The report should use Roman Numeral numbering for each section and answer each of Mr. Barney’s questions, as follows:

1. The Leadership Styles demonstrated in the recent echinacea crisis.  Provide evidence for your claims from the case scenario and support your claim with course material.
2. The Leadership Styles that would be most beneficial in a crisis-ready culture.  Support your reasoning with course materials.
3. The leadership competencies that were evident in the recent echinacea crisis. Provide evidence for your claims from the case scenario and support your claim with course materials.
4. The leadership competencies that would be most needed in a crisis-ready culture.  Support your reasoning and conclusions with course materials.
5. The role that Emotional Intelligence (or lack of Emotional Intelligence) played in the echinacea crisis. Provide evidence for your claims from the case scenario and support your claim with course materials.
6. The role that E.Q. would play in a crisis-ready culture.  Support your reasoning and conclusions with course materials.
7. The role that Authentic Leadership (or lack of it ) played in the Echinacea crisis. Provide evidence for your claims from the case scenario and support your claim with course materials.
8. The role that Authentic Leadership would play in a crisis-ready culture.  Support your reasoning and conclusions with course materials.
9. The role (if any) that Biotech’s current culture played in the Echinacea crisis. Provide evidence for your claims from the case scenario and Biotech Company Profile and support your claim with course materials.
10. How Biotech can align its current strategy, culture and organizational structure to develop this crisis-ready culture.  Support your analysis with course materials.
11. Three specific and actionable recommendations that Biotech leadership could implement to develop this crisis-ready culture. (Each recommendation should be supported by course materials). Make sure these three recommendations are actionable (in other words, leadership can take your advice and put it into practice immediately) and specific (in other words, not too general that it cannot be easily understood). For example, “change leadership style” is not actionable today, and too general to be clearly understood.  However, “train leaders on different leadership styles” can be put into practice today and is specific enough to be understood. (Do not use this example in your answer!).
12. Reference Page – provide references to match your in-text citations, written in APA format.

Step 4: Submit the Completed Report in the Assignment Folder. 

Submitting the project to the Assignment Folder is considered the student’s final product and therefore ready for grading by the instructor.  It is incumbent upon the student to verify the assignment is the correct submission.   

Other Required Elements:

• Read the grading rubric for the project. Use the grading rubric while completing the project to ensure all requirements are met that will lead to the highest possible grade.
• Contractions are not used in business writing, so do not use them.
• Paraphrasing is allowed for providing examples from the Interview. Use direct quotation marks if you are providing a direct quote from the interviewee.  You do not need to cite or reference this leader for the purposes of this report.
• Direct quotes are NOT allowed if they are quotation from course materials. This means you do not use more than four consecutive words from a source document. You are to put a passage from a source document into your own words and attribute the passage, using the correct APA in-text citation format,  to the source document. In other words, once you paraphrase a source document, the source document must be shown in an in-text citation.  
• In-text citations should be included in ALL SECTIONS of the report, and should demonstrate application of the course material.  Note that a reference within a reference list cannot exist without an associated in-text citation and vice versa.
• You may only use the course material from the classroom.  You may not use books or any resource from the Internet.
• Provide the page or paragraph number, where applicable