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I  function  in  a  management  capacity  on  a  part-­‐time  basis.  I  have  a  human  relations  role  in  both  motivating  members  of   my  organization  and  growing  the  workforce.  As  part  of  a  team,  I  manage  health  benefits.  And,  I  lobby  politicians.  It  is   incumbent  upon  me  to  broaden  my  perspective.  As  such,  I  have  chosen  to  do  so  academically.  A  Culture,  Civilization,   and  Global  Understanding  course  has  assisted  me.  

Being  in  an  information  age  makes  it  necessary  to  discern  what  information  is  relevant.  I  have  accessed  a  wealth  of   relevant  data.  In  a  world  of  rapidly  changing  technology,  efforts  must  be  made  to  avoid  stagnation.  I  have  been  exposed   to  innovative  thinking.  And  the  changing  demographics  of  the  planet  exact  a  need  for  understanding  social  change.  The   value  that  comes  from  this  undertaking  serves  to  prepare  me  for  roles  of  increasing  influence.  My  journey  began  with   exposure.  

The  Nations,  Cultures,  and  Territorial  Disputes  course  has  exposed  me  to  hard  data  behind  the  news.  Headlines  and   hype  are  readily  available  on  a  home  page  of  the  internet.  But  CQ  Global  Researcher  (course  required  reading)  provides   background  to  world  issues  of  import  to  international  affairs  and  a  global  society.  It  provides  in-­‐depth  opinions  from   experts  on  issues  such  as  chemical  weapons  (Mueller,  2013)  and  climate  change  (Green,  2012).  And,  it  provides  a  wealth   of  references.  Whereas  an  internet  search  may  produce  valid  data  on  a  given  topic  according  to  presorted  keywords,  CQ   provides  direct  citations,  applicable  organizations,  and  recommendations  for  further  research.  The  course,  therefore,   serves  to  widen  my  awareness.    

From  subsistence  farming  in  Africa  (McKinsey  Global  Institute,  2012)  to  commodities  marketing  in  Latin  America  (Stier,   2012),  from  political  upheaval  in  the  Middle  East  (Hartman,  2012)  to  the  Chinese  challenge  to  capitalism  (McLure,  2012),   and  from  the  closing  of  American  borders  (Karaim,  2013)  to  the  opening  of  the  Arctic  (Weeks,  2013),  cultural  changes   and  their  potential  impact  on  our  way  of  life  are  explored.  This  points  to  the  need  for  adaptability,  innovation,  and   diplomacy  in  a  world  whose  security  cannot  be  relied  upon  to  remain  fixed.  It  presents  opportunities  for  newly   converging  opinions.  This  is  reflected  in  the  emerging  opinions  of  students  preparing  to  enter  the  workforce  in  a  growing   global  economy.  

With  a  majority  of  students  believing  climate  change  to  be  the  single  largest  issue  of  our  time  (Rohrmeier,  2015a)   validates  hope  for  an  end  to  fossil  fuel  dependency.  Most  students  feeling  that  it  is  the  public’s  right  to  be  informed  and   involved  in  decisions  concerning  international  trade  treaties  (Rohrmeier,  2015b)  signifies  a  preemptive  strike  against   exploitation  of  affected  workers.  Having  a  student  majority  claim  that  nations  of  the  world  are  obliged  to  participate  in   bringing  peace  to  nations  in  conflict  (Rohrmeier,  2015c)  opens  the  potential  for  negotiations  to  curb  warfare.  But  these   students  must  advocate  for  such  social  changes  in  their  postgraduate  work.  And,  so  must  I.  

My  postgraduate  aspirations  are  already  transpiring.  Having  received  a  scholarship  from  the  international  office  of  my   organization  has  placed  me  squarely  under  the  watchful  eyes  of  top  leadership.  I  have  been  working  to  increase  my   influence  among  the  workers  and  leadership  in  the  organization.  I  have  been  seeking  only  modest  advancements  over   the  course  of  the  past  five  years.  I  was  hoping  that  by  2019,  I  would  be  thoroughly  exposed  to,  and  prepared  to  lead  my   office  and  its  jurisdiction  of  eighteen  northern  California  counties.  But,  the  pressure  is  on  for  me  to  take  over  in  July  of   next  year.  Hence,  I  am  in  need  of  a  comprehensive  broadening  of  my  negotiation  skills.  Increasing  in  advocacy  for  social   change  in  my  advancing  roles,  this  course  proved  of  great  assistance  in  my  endeavors.  

Effective  negotiations  necessitate  delving  beneath  surface  issues  to  better  understand  positions.  In-­‐depth  reporting  and   access  to  pertinent  resources  provided  me  both  practice  and  exposure.  Negotiations  also  require  understanding  the   perspective  of  others.  Open  forum  discussions  offered  me  a  glimpse  into  the  way  people  think.  And,  influencing   negotiations  presents  the  opportunity  to  manage  conflict  and  effect  resolutions  that  exceed  compromise.  Being  that  this   goes  to  the  heart  of  what  I  do,  participation  for  me  was  more  than  just  practice.    

Communication  is  a  large  part  of  what  makes  me  successful.  I  give  speeches  and  presentations,  negotiate  and  lobby,  and   participate  in,  coordinate,  and  lead  group  discussions.  This  requires  research  and  exposure  to  a  wide  range  of  social   topics.  Having  your  finger  on  the  pulse  of  segments  of  the  population  plays  no  small  part.  Modern  management  is  fast  

becoming  collaborative  leadership.  San  Jose  State’s  Geography  112  (Nations,  Cultures,  and  Territorial  Disputes)  has   aided  me  greatly  in  navigating  my  advancement  in  this  environment.  

 

References  

Green,  K.  (2012,  Aug).  Should  the  United  States  adopt  a  Carbon  Tax?  In  Weeks,  J.  (2013,  Jun).  Climate  Change.  CQ  Global   Researcher,  23(22)  (p.537).  Retrieved  from  www.cqresearcher.com    

Hartman,  L.  (2012,  Aug).  Islamic  Sectarianism.  CQ  Global  Researcher,  6(15)  (p.353).  Retrieved  from   www.cqresearcher.com    

Karaim,  R.  (2013,  Sep).  Border  Security.  CQ  Global  Researcher,  23(34).  (p.813).  Retrieved  from  www.cqresearcher.com    

McKinsey  Global  Institute  (2012).  Africa  at  Work:  Job  Creation  and  Inclusive  Growth.  In  McLure,  J.  (2012,  Nov).  Booming   Africa.  CQ  Global  Researcher,  6(22)  (p.526).  Retrieved  from  www.cqresearcher.com    

McLure,  J.  (2012,  May).  State  Capitalism.  CQ  Global  Researcher,  6(10)  (p.229).  Retrieved  from  www.cqresearcher.com    

Mueller,  J.  (2013,  Dec).  Does  Use  of  Chemical  Weapons  Warrant  Military  Intervention?  In  Karaim,  R.  (2013,  Dec).   Chemical  and  Biological  Weapons.  CQ  Global  Researcher,  23(44)  (p.1069).  Retrieved  from  www.cqresearcher.com    

Rohrmeier,  K.  (2015a).  Recap:  Large  Scale  Threats  to  Humanity.  Retrieved  from   https://sjsu.instructure.com/courses/1162310/discussion_topics/2706219    

Rohrmeier,  K.  (2015b).  Recap:  U.S.  Trade  &  Globalization.  Retrieved  from   https://sjsu.instructure.com/courses/1162310/discussion_topics/2706237    

Rohrmeier,  K.  (2015c).  Recap:  Turmoil  in  the  Middle  East.  Retrieved  from   https://sjsu.instructure.com/courses/1162310/discussion_topics/2706250    

Stier,  K.  (2012,  Jun).  China  in  Latin  America.  CQ  Global  Researcher,  6(11)  (p.257).  Retrieved  from  www.cqresearcher.com    

Weeks,  J.  (2013,  Sep).  Future  of  the  Arctic.  CQ  Global  Researcher,  23(33)  (p.789).  Retrieved  from  www.cqresearcher.com