MHA6100 WEEK 4 DISCUSSION AND PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS
MHA6100 WEEK 4 DISCUSSION AND PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS
· Week 4 Discussion
Discussion Topic
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Due April 15 at 11:59 PM
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Supporting Lecture:
Review the following lecture:
· Leadership Coaching and Coaching Programs
Discussion Questions
Before beginning work on this discussion forum, please review the link “ Doing Discussion Questions Right ,” the expanded grading rubric for the forum below, and any specific instructions for this topic.
Before the end of the week, begin commenting on at least two of your classmates’ responses. You can ask technical questions or respond generally to the overall experience. Be objective, clear, and concise. Always use constructive language, even in criticism, to work toward the goal of positive progress. Submit your responses in the Discussion Area.
Introduction
Leadership coaching is becoming a trend for those who are looking to expand their leadership horizons. This discussion is designed to explore your thoughts on developing a coaching program in your own organization.
Tasks
Discuss how you would develop and implement a leadership coaching program in your organization. In doing so, be sure to address:
· How you will incorporate the leadership coaching plan with the organization’s mission
· How leaders will develop goals for specific situations
· How your program will address at least one of the following:
· To prepare for a position that requires substantively different leadership skills than you currently possess
· To take a new position within your organization
· To transition to a new organization
· To improve your performance when someone has expressed concern about a deficit in your leadership skills that may be negatively affecting your performance
To support your work, use your course and textbook readings and also use the South University Online Library . As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
Your initial posting should be addressed at 500–1000 words as noted in the attached PDF. Submit your document to this Discussion Area by the due date assigned. Be sure to cite your sources using APA format.
Respond to your classmates throughout the week. Justify your answers with examples, research, and reasoning. Follow-up posts need to be submitted by the end of the week.
Assignment
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Due April 19 at 11:59 PM
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Supporting Lecture:
Review the following lecture:
· Stimulating Creativity and Cultivating Adaptability
Project
The project assignment provides a forum for analyzing and evaluating relevant topics of this week on the basis of the course competencies covered.
Introduction
Much of stimulating creativity and cultivating adaptability calls for an open-minded leader. As you continue to develop as a leader, you will be tasked with developing a culture that promotes creativity and adaptability.
Tasks
Read the following articles along with this week’s lecture and the associated chapters:
· Leading into the Next Frontier
Using these articles and other resources, develop a plan to create a culture where creativity and adaptability is embraced. In doing so, be sure to address the following in your plan:
· The four aspects of stimulating creativity
· The three fundamental skills involved in cultivating adaptability
How you plan will provide opportunities for upcoming leaders.
To support your work, use your course and textbook readings and also use the South University Online Library . As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
Submission Details
· Name your file as SU_MHA6100_W4_Project_LastName_FirstName.
· By the due date assigned, submit it to the Submissions Area.