Leadership and change management

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Yasmin, although you made some improvement over previous attempts, you still have not met expectations for this assessment. Specifically, you have not addressed all the learning objectives as previously identified. Please see my feedback on your paper. I suggest you contact your academic coach to discuss options regarding an additional attempt at this assessment. Best regards, Dr. Steve

Learning Objective 1.1: Describe leadership traits exhibited by leadership at a specific organization that promote success in effecting change in an organization.:

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Response identifies fewer than two leadership traits for at least four members of the leadership team, or identifies traits for fewer than four members of the team. Examples of how these traits promote success in change management are not relevant or not discussed. Response is not supported by academic/professional resources or the resources

Additional Comments:Better, but you have not explained how the Chief Operating Officer’s traits promote success in effecting the change you are describing.

Learning Objective 1.2: Evaluate leadership traits and factors that contribute to high performing teams at a specific organization.:

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Response explains how traits and factors were identified and/or rationale for their inclusion. Response provides rationale for why these traits and factors translate to success in working with teams. Response is supported by relevant academic resources.

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Learning Objective 1.3: Evaluate leadership traits and factors that promote a culture for creativity and innovation within a specific organization.:

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Response identifies three leadership traits and factors that promote a culture of creativity and innovation in the workplace. Response explains why these traits and factors might foster innovation. Response is supported by relevant academic resources.

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Learning Objective 1.4: Recommend specific strategies the leadership could apply for working successfully with teams and effecting change within the organization.:

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Response provides two examples of how leadership traits that foster innovation might differ from those of classical leadership styles. Response provides a rational for selecting these examples. Response is supported by relevant academic resources.

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Learning Objective 2.1: Describe an organization and the change that is taking place.:

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Response clearly identifies the organization including the size, mission, and location. Response clearly describes the change taking place in the organization.

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Learning Objective 2.2: Analyze drivers of change in a specific organization.:

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Response provides an in-depth analysis of the factors that are driving the change in the organization.

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Learning Objective 2.3: Summarize resistance to an organizational change within a specific organization.:

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Summary of resistance that might be expected reflects in-depth analysis.  Summary shows critical analysis of the reason for the resistance.

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Learning Objective 2.4: Apply an appropriate change management theory or model to a specific change within an organization.:

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Response identifies the change management theory or model that would be appropriately applied to the organizational change. Response explains why this theory or model was chosen for the change and the benefits that are expected. Response is supported by relevant academic resources.

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Learning Objective 3.1: Apply systems thinking to assess the impact of change on an organization.:

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Application of systems thinking to assess the impact of change on an organization is missing.

Additional Comments:Yasmin, as I have pointed out in your two previous attempts, you have not addressed Learning Objective 3.1: Application of systems thinking to assess the impact of change on an organization is missing. In this section you need to discuss the application of systems thinking to the change at hand. How does the change discussed impact various areas of the organization. Are there second level impacts that are not expected? Will the change alter processes and the manner in which different parts of the organization interact with one another?

Learning Objective 4.1: Recommend strategies and innovations that could be implemented to effect organizational change.:

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At least three strategies and one innovation that could be implemented to effect organizational change are recommended. Recommendations are clearly explained, including rationale for their selection.

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Learning Objective 4.2: Explain the role of communication in a change management plan.:

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Response explains the role that communication will play in the change management plan.

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Learning Objective 4.3: Recommend strategies for motivating stakeholders to accept, embrace, and sustain organizational change.:

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Response recommends at least three strategies for motivating stakeholders to accept, embrace, and sustain the organizational change. Rationale is provided for selection of these strategies. Response categorizes key groups that might benefit from targeted motivation strategies. Rationale is provided. Response is supported by relevant academic resources.

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Learning Objective 4.4: Recommend training and support required for the successful implementation of an organizational change.:

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Response describes two examples of training and support needed for successful implementation of the organizational change. Rationale is provided for these choices. The response is supported by relevant academic resources.

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Learning Objective 4.5: Recommend strategies for sustaining an organizational change.:

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Response provides a recommendation of at least two strategies for sustaining the organizational change. Response explains why these strategies will be successful for this change in the organization. Response is supported by relevant academic resources.

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Learning Objective 4.6: Explain how stakeholders are involved in and held accountable for organizational change.:

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Response explains two approaches for involving stakeholders in the organizational change. Response explains two strategies for holding stakeholders accountable for the organizational change.

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Learning Objective 5.1: Recommend ways to measure success of organizational change.:

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Three measures of success are discussed in insufficient detail and are limitedly related to transformational change are clearly explained and related to transformational change. Response is supported by relevant academic resources.

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Written Communication PS 1.1: Use proper grammar, spelling, and mechanics.:

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Writing reflects competent use of standard edited American English. Errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics do not negatively impact readability.

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Written Communication PS 1.2: Organize writing to enhance clarity.:

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Writing is generally well-organized. Introductions, transitions, and conclusions provide continuity and a logical progression of ideas.

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Written Communication PS 1.3: Apply APA style to written work.:

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APA conventions for attribution of sources, structure, formatting, etc., are generally applied correctly in most instances. Sources are generally cited appropriately and accurately.

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Written Communication PS 1.4: Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose.:

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Vocabulary and tone are generally appropriate for the audience and support communication of key concepts.

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Critical Thinking PS 5.1: Analyze assumptions and fallacies.:

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Analysis of assumptions is missing.

Additional Comments:As previously identified P.S. 5.1 and 5.2 refer to the development and analysis of assumptions. You still have not addressed these objectives (please refer to grading rubric). Typically, when critically thinking about a problem such as the one posed in this assessment, assumptions would be developed and analyzed, prior to developing solutions. This is a method for critically examining the issue to make sure the solution you recommend is comprehensive and reasonable. For example, you might have an assumption that says leadership will be supportive of XYZ. Your analyses would speak to your understanding of this support and why this assumption is valid or not. For the purposes of this paper, you do not need more than two or three assumptions wherein you can demonstrate the process.

Critical Thinking PS 5.2: Generate reasonable and appropriate assumptions.:

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Assumptions are missing.

Additional Comments:As previously identified P.S. 5.1 and 5.2 refer to the development and analysis of assumptions. You still have not addressed these objectives (please refer to grading rubric). Typically, when critically thinking about a problem such as the one posed in this assessment, assumptions would be developed and analyzed, prior to developing solutions. This is a method for critically examining the issue to make sure the solution you recommend is comprehensive and reasonable. For example, you might have an assumption that says leadership will be supportive of XYZ. Your analyses would speak to your understanding of this support and why this assumption is valid or not. For the purposes of this paper, you do not need more than two or three assumptions wherein you can demonstrate the process.

Critical Thinking PS 5.3: Assess multiple perspectives and alternatives.:

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Response identifies and considers multiple perspectives and alternatives.

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Critical Thinking PS 5.4: Use problem-solving skills.:

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Response presents solutions that are practical and work in addressing the specific problem.

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Information Literacy 6.3: Synthesize data to create an effective graphic interpretation.:

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Data are synthesized appropriately and presented in an effective, informative graphic.

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