journal Ass 413 wk 1

LEARNING IN ACTION JOURNAL, WEEK #     

NAME:      

COURSE:      

“What”

(Reflection- your observations and any connections you have made)

Describe how would you connect this week’s readings, facilitated chat, team meetings and/or discussion questions, etc., into real-world application(s)?      

What part of this week’s learning experience challenged (your paradigm) what you previously know or thought about the subject? Provide an example to support your statement.     

“So What”

(Introspection-how this behavior can affect your future decisions)

How has your awareness in reviewing the above material and concepts covered in this class increase your overall leadership understanding?      

Did you find yourself questioning any of this week’s material, author’s (s) viewpoints or concepts? If so, what concepts and material were questioned?”      

“Now What”

(Leader Development what you will do because of the two above)

How will this week’s lesson’s helped you grow as a leader?      

What benefit or new leadership “tools” have acquired help in your future as a leader?      

Your final thoughts on this week’s assignments and your insights from this journal.      

Week 1 Learning in Action Journal Orgl 413

Completion requirements 300 Words

Opened: Monday, August 19, 2024, 8:00 AM

Due: Sunday, August 25, 2024, 11:59 PM

What is a needs assessment?  PIck any model/diagram of a needs assessment.  Tell me where you got it from and why you picked it? Type: needs assessment models into the Google search and then click images.

WHAT

This journal will explain what a needs assessment does for an organization.

SO WHAT

Tell me in 3-4 sentences why needs assessments are necessary.

NOW WHAT

Tell me 2-3 action items that depict exactly how you would conduct an needs assessment for an organization.

1. ACTION ITEM: I will do X

2. ACTION ITEM: My team will be required to do X

3. ACTION ITEM:

FINAL THOUGHTS

This section is required.  Tell me thoughts concerning action items.  This section is subjective.

Journaling is a lifelong, learning habit that allows you to reflect on your thinking on activities associated with this course.  Use the journal as a tool to explore the course material, examine your experiences, and develop a deeper understanding. All your perceptions are important and can provide you with learning and insights about yourself.

1.    Use the "What, So What, Now What" approach. The ORGL Journal Template (WORD Document) is posted in the course “Introduction” section in eLearn and will assist you with making journal entries.  

2.    Strict APA format is not required. Cite your sources only as necessary. 

3.    Your total journal word count should be between 200 and 300 words.

4.    Correct grammar, punctuation and sentence structure is required.

5.    Review the journal rubric for more specifics on how your journal will be graded

Reflect on the assigned readings and other activities/Webex completed in connection with this course as they might relate to your organization, personal development as a leader, and experiences. What are your expectations for this class?

Resources Below

Needs Assessment

As you select your organization for the key assignment you will need to determine what methods you will employ in conducting an organizational needs assessment. A needs assessment reveals what gaps exist between where the organization and its employees should be performing and where they are currently. Sometimes this is as a result of a change such as new technology, or there may be a lack of training in particular competencies, or perhaps there is a structure or process in that organization that is causing an issue. Whatever gaps or needs are revealed in the assessment form the foundation from which to build the human resource development (HRD) plan for the organization. There are a number of ways to approach such an assessment. Please consider the following as you determine what methods and information you will incorporate into your needs assessment.

-Start from the organization's goals and objectives, are there any gaps in performance?

-Review a variety of HR metrics such as employee turnover, absentee rates, and even performance evaluation metrics, if available. Employee exit interviews can also be very revealing regarding issues in the organization related to the people in the organization and how they are being trained, managed, and engaged.

-Review business metrics (profits, costs, quality indicators) to include accidents, product rework numbers, and customer complaints.

-Consider whether you can obtain adequate information online or from internal company records, or whether you will need to conduct any additional interviews or surveys yourself to capture the perspectives of the employees and leadership of the organization.

-Review a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) or PESTLE (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, and Environmental) assessment of the organization, if one is available, or conduct one yourself as you analyze the HRD needs of the organization.