Final Project Paper

Internal Workings of Children’s Division

Kari Six

OL 499 Leadership Capstone

Internal Workings of Children’s Division

The Children’s Division has made both short and long term investments over the course of its planning. The investments are vital to the success of our non-profit organization. Staffing is one of the areas where the division has concentrated on as it plans to offer its services. This area also covers a major expenditure on a budget of the organization. We plan to conduct three more activities as we prepare to open our facility to the public. The division intends to bring on board new employees, leadership training and strengthen teamwork skills. The process will ensure the children’s division remains effective in its service delivery.

New Employee Onboarding for Children’s Division

During the process of hiring, we will communicate characteristics of the jobs as a tool to get new employees established. A Realistic Job Preview (RJP) is an enlisting instrument used to interconnect both the good and bad aspects of a job (OPM, n.d.). This will detail the obligations and a well-rounded description of their jobs and how they are expected to perform (See Appendix A). This will include the policies, expectations and work environment. This will allow exchange and psychological between the employees and employers. Consequently, this will lead to workplace socialization as they will be made familiar with their work place (Cunningham, 2015). A picnic will also be held every three months to encourage the employees to socialize outside of work. The new employees will attend a 2 hour new employee orientation at the beginning of employment. New employee packets will be handed out. During this orientation a history of the non-profit and everything it does will be discussed as well as benefits.

Team Development

Teamwork is an essential part of any organization. There will be a team development workshop that will last half a day. Teamwork assessment and evaluation will aim at training the employees on essential teamwork skills. Teamwork skills that will be taught include brainstorming, organizing and planning skills, see appendix B for schedule. Teamwork will be highlighted as a major focus point of accomplishing goals. Decision-making skills will also be taught during the workshops. This skill is important when using personal judgment in difficult situations (Woodcock, 2017). Other skills will include communication and conflict resolution among others. These skills are fundamental for the division to realize its set goals.

Leadership Development

Strong leadership skills will be needed within the organization. There will be two training days on leadership development facilitated at an External Training Center (See appendix C). These training camps will help instil essential leadership skills and will be followed by leadership assessment and evaluation. Good communication skills are important for any leader as they will communicate organization goals, tasks and other matters to the employees. Other skills will include motivational skills, which is essential in boosting the morale of the employees (Robertson, 2016). Delegation, positivity and other skills will also be taught.

List of Assumptions

The above activities have been planned after consideration of some assumptions. The division assumes that all the positions will have been filled before the training camps and orientation begin. It is also an assumption that the company will avail all the necessary funds for these activities. It is also an assumption that these training days will have positive impacts on the employees and the organization as a whole. It is also assumed that the other objectives of the training will be achieved and more.

Conclusion

The Children’s division has come a long way in making plans in its preparation. Some activities will start as we begin our service to the public. These services will include preparation of the new employees for the work ahead through realistic job preview, new employee orientation, leadership workshops and work place socialization. We will also be involved in teamwork development activities that will help synch the employees with themselves and the management. These activities include workshops and camps for team and leadership development that will impart necessary skills to the employees and the leaders.

Appendix A

Realistic Job Preview Example

1. Booklets and Brochures

2. Multimedia Presentation of the job

3. Policies and Procedures

4. Implementation Plan with Timelines

5. Established Work Teams

6. Communication Plan

7. Hours and Benefits

8. PTO

Appendix B

Team Development Schedule

Appendix C

External Training Camp Highlights

Day 1

· Essential Leadership Skills

· Assessment and Evaluation

· What type of leader are you

· Leadership Activates

Day 2

· Communication Skills

· Organization

· Motivational Skills

· Delegation with purpose and Positivity

References

Cunningham, C. (2015). Interactive realistic job preview: Managing candidate expectations and engaging future applicants. [pdf] Farmington Hills, MI: Logi-Serve. Available at: logiserve. com/documents/Logi_ Serve_Value_ of_RJP_2015_11_18. pdf.

OPM (n.d.). Assessment & selection. Retrieved April 3, 2018, from: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/assessment-and-selection/other-assessment-methods/realistic-job-previews/

Robertson, J. (2016). Coaching leadership: Building educational leadership capacity through partnership. New Zealand Council for Educational Research. PO Box 3237, Wellington 6140 New Zealand.

Woodcock, M. (2017). Team development manual. Routledge.