Unit VI Journal

Instructions

Are succession planning efforts used within your organization or an organization you have worked for? If so, what is the process? If not, why do you think that is? Please explain. Would you make any recommendations to your organization based on what you have learned in this unit? Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.

Unit VI Assessment

1. Briefly discuss the difference between training and development and how they can affect a performance appraisal. Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

2. What is the process for developing a succession plan? Also, explain the importance of a succession plan. Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

Unit VII Homework

Instructions

In this homework assignment, you will develop a table on performance appraisals (PA) and how they are applied to training. 

• In column 1, identify three different types of PAs that can be offered. 
• In column 2, analyze how the PA can be applied to a training effort. 
• In column 3, identify one type of training and one assessment tool for each PA that could be used to identify training success. 

Use bullet points in the table. APA is not required for this homework assignment.  

Resources

The following resource(s) may help you with this assignment.

• Submit Writing Center Request

Unit VII PowerPoint Presentation

Instructions

Management Action Plan

An action plan is a written strategy used to achieve outlined goals. For the purposes of this assignment, the action plan will be created using PowerPoint. An action plan includes the components listed below, and you may refer to page 237 in the textbook for additional guidance.

1. State the goal, which should identify what training content will be used and how it will be used.
   1. The goal for this action plan is to assist managers with identifying how performance appraisals are used to demonstrate the success of training efforts. 
2. Include the strategies for reaching the goal including what the trainee must do, what resources will be needed, and the type of support from managers and peers that will be necessary.
3. Include the strategies for receiving the feedback, which will be used to demonstrate the success of the training efforts.
4. Define the expected assessment results and how the results can be used to improve training.

After the title slide, begin your action plan by stating the goal. Next, identify at least three strategies for reaching the goal. Briefly explain your chosen strategies with supporting data in the speaker notes section of the PowerPoint presentation. For the third part of the action plan, develop a 10-question survey that could be used to demonstrate the success of the plan. Conclude your action plan with a summary of the expected results and how the manager could use them to improve training.

This action plan should contain at least 12 slides. You must use at least two sources with one being the textbook and the other being academic in nature from any database within the CSU Online Library. Be sure to cite and reference sources using proper APA style.

Here are some general guidelines to follow when preparing your PowerPoint presentation.

• Design your presentation with the back of the room in mind. It is important that everyone can easily see and read the content.
• Select a professional-looking slide design appropriate for the presentation and audience.
• White text on a dark background is the easiest for the audience to see.
• Use a large font size.
• Use color and graphics when appropriate. Illustrations should relate to the content being discussed. Be creative.
• Follow the 6 x 6 rule (i.e., use no more than six lines per slide and no more than six words per line).
• Utilize the speaker notes function to add your talking points.
• Bullet points work best on the slides.
• Add slide transitions to enhance the audience’s experience.    

Discussion is to be submitted in 350 words at-least, in 12-point Times New Roman font using APA format with a minimum of two sources.

Overview

Innovation and change within organizations often requires a deft application of communication principles. In this assessment, you will create a video response to a crisis depicted in the Riverbend City: Communicating and Leading for Change and Innovation scenario.

Preparation

• View Riverbend City: Communicating and Leading for Change and Innovation. (you will need my login info to access the link)

Scenario

Based on the communications that you have received from your team depicted in the Riverbend City: Communicating and Leading for Change and Innovation scenario, it is clear that your team is resisting the changes being proposed. Your examination of the communication surrounding your team members’ feelings about the changes have left you concerned. Of particular concern have been the communications of Matthew Chu, who has sent group emails with disrespectful comments and memes about the governor. You have resolved to reset the team members’ attitudes so they clearly understand your approach to the changes and how communications among them need to reflect it.

After analyzing the situation, your plan is to briefly introduce items for your team to consider before the meeting via a 4–5 minute speech. Your goals for this speech are to:

• Communicate your decision on how you plan to address the governor’s actions and plans. 
• Explain three critical communication issues and challenges faced by the team, including communication issues to date.
• Describe an action or policy that you will introduce to improve communications and assure people are working with a unified purpose.
• Define your expectations for ethical discourse in team communications. 

Instructions

Prepare a 4–5 minute speech that will be presented at a conference meeting for all team members in which you address each aspect of the scenario.

Presentation Guidelines

Be sure your speech meets the following requirements:

• Length: Approximately 4–5 minutes.
• Presentation: Although this is not performance art, you will be judged on the communication skills that you have studied in this course including your consideration of audience and content.
• Content: Address all items defined in the scenario.

Competencies Measured

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

• Competency 1: Analyze business communication situations.
  • Create an appropriate response to the scenario based upon sound analysis.
• Competency 2: Apply fundamental principles of organizational communication.
  • Create a video that effectively addresses specified goals.
• Competency 3: Analyze the interrelationships of communication within organizational systems.
  • Explain critical communication issues and challenges faced by the team.
  • Describe an action or policy that would likely improve communications and assure people are working with a unified purpose.
• Competency 4: Analyze the application of ethical principles in organizational communication.
  • Define appropriate expectations for ethical discourse in team communications.
• Competency 5: Communicate effectively and professionally.
  • Organize content for ideas to flow logically with smooth transitions.

Overview

Responding effectively to a situation rife with conflict requires a variety of communication techniques. In this assessment, you will analyze and respond to a growing controversy depicted in the Riverbend City: Communication and Organizational Effectiveness scenario by writing a team communication and subsequently analyzing your approach to devising it.

Preparation

Explore Riverbend City: Communication and Organizational Effectiveness. (you will need my login info to complete the scenario)

Scenario

Imagine you just came back from lunch and found the email string regarding the proposed EOC staff meeting related in the scenario. It’s your plan to address the situation, and it’s your intent to do it in a single email that demonstrates leadership and a keen understanding of the issue, participants, and their associated dynamics. 

Instructions

Complete both parts of this assessment.

Part 1: Analyze Your Approach to the Issue

Describe your approach to constructing your email. 

• Describe possible causes for the caustic exchange depicted in the email chain. Consider possible core organizational issues. State any assumptions that you might need to make regarding the scenario to support your assertions.
• Justify why your message would likely be effective. Consider content, tone, style, et cetera.
• Explain your intent for how your message might impact future communications and actions among team members.

Part 2: Write a Response Email

Write an email that effectively addresses the email chain. It should:

• Properly consider the audience, your position, and the circumstances.
• Articulate a well-conceived solution to the problem.
• Effectively end the thread completely and de-escalate the tension.
• Send a message that this exchange was “sub-optimal.”

Additional Requirements

The assessment is expected to meet the following requirements:

• Font: Times New Roman, 12 point.
• Length: 4–5 pages, double spaced.

Competencies Measured

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

• Competency 1: Analyze business communication situations.
  • Describe possible causes for the caustic exchange depicted in the email chain.
  • Explain why a message would likely be effective. 
• Competency 2: Apply fundamental principles of organizational communication.
  • Write an email that meets specified criteria.
• Competency 3: Analyze the interrelationships of communication within organizational systems.
  • Describe likely core organizational issues that were exposed by the original email.
  • Describes how a message might plausibly affect future communications and actions among team members.
• Competency 5: Communicate effectively and professionally.
  • Convey clear meaning with grammar, usage, word choice, and mechanics.

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