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Stakeholder Involvement  

Strayer  University is moving to a new HR/payroll system that is sponsored by a  firm called Workday.com. You have been asked to oversee the stakeholder  management aspects of this project. Identify some of the key  stakeholders at Strayer, and describe how you plan to keep them engaged  during your year-long project. Be sure to include the appropriate  methods, since not all of your stakeholders are located at the HQ office  in Herndon, VA. 

NOTE: MORE THAN ONE ANSWER POSTED CHOOSE ANY

Section 2 – PMO Mission, Charter, and Competency

The purpose of the Portfolio Project is to synthesize current research about the project management office (PMO) for the purpose of developing a PMO recommendation. The Portfolio Project is structured to help you demonstrate understanding of the course material, as well as the implications of new knowledge gained from research beyond the course readings and lectures.

Your Portfolio Project will be developed in three independent but cohesive sections, which considered in whole constitutes your PMO recommendation. The three sections are:

• Section 1: Subject Organization and Rationale
• Section 2: PMO Mission, Charter, and Competency
• Section 3: PMO Recommendations

Section 1 and Section 2 will be submitted as Portfolio Project milestones in Module 3 and Module 6, respectively. Section 3 will constitute your final Portfolio Project due at the end of the course in Module 8.

Based on your Section 1 choice, one of the two PMO recommendation options will be performed for your Portfolio Project assignment, which are described as:

Option #1: Recommendation for the implementation of a new PMO

– or –

Option #2: Recommendation for the advancement of an existing PMO

For Section 2: PMO Mission, Charter, and Competency of the Portfolio Project, you will build on the information detailed in your Portfolio Project Section 1. Based on analysis of your subject organization and further research, purpose the PMO’s mission and vision, PMO charter, and PMO competency continuum stage resultant from your Option 1 or Option 2 recommendation. To this end, substantively address the following key elements for your subject organization’s PMO recommendation:

• Develop the PMO’s Mission and Vision including: 
  • State the PMO’s mission and vision.
  • Validate alignment with subject organization’s mission and vision.
  • Designate key PMO stakeholders.
• Develop the PMO’s Charter: 
  • State the PMO’s business purpose.
  • Describe the PMO’s business alignment and affiliation.
  • Designate the PMO’s empowerment authority.
  • Describe the PMO’s fiscal management.
  • Identify the Charter approval.
• Relate to the PMO competency continuum: 
  • Designate the PMO competency continuum stage.
  • Justify the subject organization’s designated PMO competency continuum stage determination.
  • Correlate the designated PMO competency continuum stage to the Organizational Project Management Maturity Model (OPM3).

Submit your Section 2 Portfolio Project Milestone as a single Microsoft Word document to the Module 6 submission area established for this purpose.

Your essay should address the following requirements:

• Your well-written PMO recommendation essay thesis should be 6  pages in length, which does not include the title, reference, or appendix pages. You need to add headings and subheadings associated with each of the bullet points listed in the Section 2 requirements.
• Format your paper per the CSU Global Guide to Writing & APA (Links to an external site.) standards, which includes an introduction and conclusion.
• Include title and reference pages.
• In addition to your course textbook, cite at least four current (published within the past 5 years) scholarly resources (peer-reviewed, official governmental reports, and other scholarly sources) to support your suppositions, assertions, and conclusions. To enhance your learning experience, scholarly resources are available from the CSU Global library.
• Include an appendix for tables and figures as appropriate.

Please write clearly, concisely, and cohesively; use section level headers to organize the key elements of your thesis.

• Length of each written assignment must be equivalent to three (3) full & complete typed pages,      double spaced
• Otherwise acceptable submissions of less than three full and complete pages will receive partial credit 
• One inch margins all around and a #12 font, no cover sheet or folder
• at the very top of the first page put only your name and the number and title of the assignment, then start your paper
• You don’t have to agree with everything/anything presented in the article.

 Due Thursday, 9/3/20 at noon, (12pm Dallas time) for the readings Making Differences Matter: A New Paradigm for Managing Diversity  and Winning the Race for Talent in Emerging Markets. Provide me with a brief synopsis of the articles and then address this issue: I think these two articles really complement each other nicely. For written assignment #1 you need to reconcile the information in the two articles. How do the different ideas fit together? Come together? Coincide? Do they diverge? Keep in mind that to reconcile ideas means to make them compatible or consistent with each other. It implies that the two ideas can co-exist in harmony.  

Article 1: https://hbr.org/1996/09/making-differences-matter-a-new-paradigm-for-managing-diversity

Article 2: https://hbr.org/2008/11/winning-the-race-for-talent-in-emerging-markets

Application: Types of Crises/Disasters

What is a crisis? Crisis definition is fundamental to understanding types of crises or disasters. The definitions of crises and types of disasters are numerous. Most definitions involve perception and the loss of resources for dealing with a situation. Types of disasters include natural, man-made, organizational, and personal crises. By understanding the definition of crisis you will broaden your understanding of the types of disasters.

To prepare for this assignment:

• Review Chapter 1 in both of your course texts, Crisis Intervention Strategies and Crisis Management in the New Strategy Landscape, to understand the interplay of crisis definition and types of crises.
• Think about a crisis you have experienced and how this fits into a definition of crisis and a type(s) of crisis(es).
• Think about a crisis of which you are aware and consider how crisis perception and loss of resources for dealing with a crisis impact psychological responses and/or reactions to the situation.
• Think about various types of crises (e.g., natural disasters, school/workplace shootings, terrorism, military trauma, etc.) and their similarities and differences.
• Review Dr. Baron’s video program, “On the Road to . . . Peace of Mind,” and focus on the importance of training the trainers about responding to crisis planning with an understanding of local culture and traditions in mind. Then note the types of crises and disasters the training group might respond to. (Note: When Dr. Baron is talking about counselors in this particular film, she is referencing local lay people and not fully-trained counselors such as you and your colleagues.)
• Review Dr. Baggerly’s video program, “Disaster Mental Health and Crisis Stabilization for Children” and focus on the importance of training the trainers who work with children rather than adults. Then note the types of crises and disasters the training group might respond to.
• Review the various crisis-responding roles of national and international organizations you wrote about in this week’s Discussion and how these roles might differ depending on the type of crisis.

The assignment: (4–6 pages)

• Compare types of crises (e.g., natural disasters, school/workplace shootings, terrorism, military trauma, etc.), making sure to outline their similarities and differences.
• Describe the crisis-responding roles of national and international organizations for each type of crisis you discussed above.
• Then briefly describe any insights and/or conclusions you gained from completing this assignment.

You know that many factors affect the overall satisfaction of employees. As part of your efforts to continually improve performance and employee satisfaction at your own organization, you decide to learn what other top companies are doing in this area. Consolidate your research into 4-6 pages that can be shared with decision makers at your organization.

Choose one of the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For from this year’s list if you can’t see list it’s from 2009. Use the library and Internet to research the company and its employee programs.

• Describe the employee programs that have helped this organization make the Top 100 list.
• Explain how the effectiveness of these programs can be measured.
• Explain the measures used to compile the Top 100 rankings.
• Describe how a performance management system can lead to positive organizational outcomes.
• Include as much specific information as possible to support your ideas.
• Cite resources using APA style.

 Because of the pandemic situation you must now attend a play online. Go on Youtube find a play to watch and write about that. For this assignment you will need to attend an adult play produced by community theaters, college theaters, state theaters etc.during this current semester. You must be seated in a live audience and watch actors presenting a two or three act play on stage. You will need to upload  your paper and a copy of a ticket stub or program with it by scanning etc. Your paper should be from  600 words in length. In your paper describe theatrical style ,the plot, the quality of the acting, the use of technical effects, audience response and a little information about the playwright. Select a critical  review of the play  or research information about the playwright and weave this into your paper.  Cite any of those types of sources MLA style at the end of your paper.Also note any special themes that appear in the plot.  Pick a current play being presented on Youtube. Remember that middle school, high school and church productions are not acceptable.Identify whether your play style  is modern tragedy,modern serious comedy, romantic, melodrama, adventure, realism, or naturalism. If you are unsure which style your play is utilizing look up the definitions of those various styles from research sources.

Option #1:

To start your Capstone Project you will develop an audio script. The audio script should be a detailed script and reflect what you would say to executives during the presentation. The script will be read/used to present human resource strategies to executives. The script will be the first part of the Capstone Project which will be added to the benchmarking and audit tools, detailed below, that can be used to assist an organization to transform the human resource function to a strategic business partner.

The introduction audio script needs to include the following:

• An introduction to the Capstone Project.
• An assessment of the knowledge and competencies that a global human resource leader should possess. Describe how the denoted knowledge and competencies can be acquired and why these KSAs are critical.
• Create strategies for transitioning HR from a transactional/process-oriented role to a strategic partner role.

Your audio script will be the introduction to your portfolio and should meet the following requirements:

• Be 2-3 pages in length.
• Be formatted according to the CSU Global Writing Center (Links to an external site.).

Build your Capstone Project to be either a report 20-27 pages long or 12-17 slide Power Point presentation, which includes the following:

• Audio Script Introduction that recommends strategies for transitioning human resources from a transactional/process-oriented role with an organization to one in which it is a strategic partner in determining the future of an organization.
• Strategies for ensuring a legal and inclusive workplace (Week 2 Assignment)
• HR Best Workforce Management Practices Audit (Week 3 Assignment)
• Compensation and Benefits Plan (Week 4 Assignment)
• Organizational Intervention and Evaluation Plan (Week 6 Assignment)

Your project should meet the following requirements:

• Be 20-27 pages in length as a paper report or 12-17 slide power point presentation.
• Include at least 12 different scholarly sources.
• Be formatted according to the CSU Global Writing Center (Links to an external site.).

Environmental Scanning Article Review Assignment Instructions

Purpose: 

The purpose of the Environmental Scanning Article Review Assignment is to help students synthesize their understanding of the HRM3150 course outcomes to the current, real-world, HR environment of business.

Instructions: 

· Research a current event article related to the assigned topic. Students should focus their research on relevant HR trade publications such as HR Magazine and Workforce Magazine. 

o Topics:

§ Article Review 1 – Legal and Ethical Issues of Performance Management

§ Article Review 2 – Measurement Tools for Performance Management

§ Article Review 3 – Rater Errors in Performance Management

§ Article Review 4 – Coaching to Improve Work Performance

· Prepare a two-three paragraph summary of the article.

· Explain in an additional two-three paragraphs your understanding of the article as it relates to the assignment topic.

· Explain in an additional one-two paragraphs whether you agree or disagree with the author and why.

· Explain in the final one-two paragraphs how knowledge of this topic will help you in your future HR career.

Format: 

The completed assignment must be prepared in APA format, including the title page, reference page, and in-text source citations. The Article Review will consist of 6-10 paragraphs of body – approximately 1000-1500 words total, not including title and reference pages. 

Complete a SWOT analysis of yourself, and write 3–5 pages about how the results of your SWOT analysis might be used in both a workplace setting and in the community.

Effective leaders are those who can scan the environment, who are willing to receive feedback from others about their own performance, and who are willing to try new things; hence the emphasis on integration with self-discovery and ongoing learning.

Perhaps one of the most common concerns of aspiring leaders is about their skill sets and competencies. What does someone need to do in order to be a successful and effective leader? More and more, research findings are providing support for a model that embraces self-awareness, self-reflection, and emotional intelligence.

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Questions to Consider

As you prepare to complete this assessment, you may want to think about other related issues to deepen your understanding or broaden your viewpoint. You are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of your professional community. Note that these questions are for your own development and exploration and do not need to be completed or submitted as part of your assessment.

• Bill Gates said, “As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others” (Sources of Insight, 2011). What does that mean? How might it influence the way you view leadership power and authority?
• How do effective leaders empower and support those around them?

Reference

Sources of Insight. (2011, January 19). Lessons learned from Bill Gates. Retrieved from http://sourcesofinsight.com/lessons-learned-from-bill-gates/

For this assessment, consider you were recently promoted to an executive level position in your organization. The organization has a highly regarded management training and development program led by its human resources department. As part of that, the HR team works individually with each new executive to create a customized development plan. One component of that is that the HR team asks each new executive to create a personal SWOT analysis. New executives are typically familiar with a SWOT analysis (analyzing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) from their past educational and professional experience, but typically think of that tool as applied to an organization rather than applied personally.

Preparation

You too are probably already familiar with the business practice of conducting a SWOT analysis, but you are encouraged to conduct independent research on this term as necessary. Complete an abbreviated version of a SWOT analysis on your own strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Use the criteria below as a guide for your analysis. You will use your SWOT analysis results to complete this assessment.

Strengths

Briefly identify and describe your top five strengths. When you think about your areas of strength, be sure to consider:

• Advantages (skills, education, experience) you have that others do not.
• The achievements you are most proud of.
• Things you do better than anyone else.
• Special connections you may have.
• Resources that are available to you.

Be sure to consider how others see you as well as how you see yourself.

Weaknesses

Briefly identify and describe three areas of weakness. Some things to consider might be:

• Tasks you avoid doing because you do not feel confident doing them.
• Negative work habits, such as often being late, disorganized, or easily stressed.
• Your level of confidence in your skills, education, or experience.
• Personality traits that might hold you back. For example, do you have a fear of public speaking, yet work where you are expected to conduct meetings regularly?

Just as with your strengths, be sure to consider how others see you.

Opportunities

Briefly identify and describe at least two opportunities for growth. It may help you to think about:

• Do you have a network of influential contacts?
• Is there a need in your company or industry that no one has been able to fill?
• Are there trends in your company that you could use to your advantage?
• Can you offer solutions to problems within your company?

Threats

Briefly identify and describe at least two threats you are facing. These may be in the form of:

• Obstacles you are facing at work.
• Competition for positions or projects.
• A major change in the nature of your job.

Requirements

Determine how the results of your SWOT analysis might be used in both a workplace setting and in the community and complete an analysis paper describing that. Be sure to address the following:

• Analyze the leadership style or characteristics you see reflected in your strengths.
• Analyze how you can apply the leadership style or characteristics to overcome perceived weaknesses.
• Analyze how you can use the leadership style or characteristics to explore opportunities.
• Analyze how you can use the leadership style or characteristics to overcome threats and provide specific strategies to accomplish that.
• Evaluate the relationship between individual strengths, leadership style or characteristics, and workplace setting. As part of that, associate the leadership style or characteristics represented in your strengths with the type of work you believe would best support them.
• Analyze how well your current career fits your leadership style.

Additional Requirements

Include your SWOT analysis as an appendix. Note: The SWOT analysis will not be graded directly.

Given the intended audience for your SWOT and overall leadership analysis, it should be well organized and written in clear, succinct language. It should be approximately 3–5 pages in length. Follow APA rules for attributing sources that support your analysis and conclusions.

Academic Integrity and APA Formatting

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Leadership Strengths Scoring Guide

CRITERIA

NON-PERFORMANCE

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PROFICIENT

DISTINGUISHED

Describe leadership style or characteristics as represented by individual strengths.

Does not identify leadership style or characteristics as represented by individual strengths.

Identifies leadership style or characteristics as represented by individual strengths, but does not describe their significance.

Describes leadership style or characteristics as represented by individual strengths.

Analyzes leadership style or characteristics as represented by individual strengths.

Explain how leadership style or characteristics can be used to overcome perceived individual weaknesses.

Does not describe how leadership style or characteristics can be used to overcome perceived individual weaknesses.

Identifies leadership style or characteristics that could be used to overcome perceived individual weaknesses, but does not describe their significance.

Explains how leadership style or characteristics can be used to overcome perceived individual weaknesses.

Analyzes how leadership style or characteristics can be used to overcome perceived individual weaknesses.

Explain how leadership style or characteristics can be used to explore opportunities.

Does not describe how leadership style or characteristics can be used to explore opportunities.

Identifies leadership style or characteristics that could be used to explore opportunities, but does not describe their significance.

Explains how leadership style or characteristics can be used to explore opportunities.

Analyzes how leadership style or characteristics can be used to explore opportunities.

Analyze how leadership style or characteristics can be used to overcome threats.

Does not describe how leadership style or characteristics can be used to overcome threats.

Identifies leadership style or characteristics that could be used to overcome threats, but does not describe their significance.

Analyzes how leadership style or characteristics can be used to overcome threats.

Analyzes how leadership style or characteristics can be used to overcome threats; provides strategies for applying leadership style or characteristics to overcome threats.

Analyze the relationship between individual strengths, leadership style or characteristics, and workplace setting.

Does not describe the relationship between individual strengths, leadership style or characteristics, and workplace setting.

Describes the relationship between individual strengths, leadership style or characteristics, and workplace setting, but does not describe their significance.

Analyzes the relationship between individual strengths, leadership style or characteristics, and workplace setting.

Evaluates the relationship between individual strengths, leadership style or characteristics, and workplace setting.

The Fig Technologies Executive Leadership Council (ELC) has asked you to compile a report regarding the age demographics within the organization. Your findings are that employees between the ages of 18 to 25 comprise 11% of the workforce, employees 26 to 39 comprise 31%, employees 35 to 55 comprise 34%, employees 56 to 69 compose 18%, and the remainder are age 69 and above. You have been asked to compile a report regarding the advantages and disadvantages of developing a younger workforce in both professional and nonprofessional positions as well as for older employees 65 and above. Be sure to discuss age legislation and how this will affect any decisions the company may face. You must include a minimum of one outside resource for this component. This component of the report should be one to two pages included into the final report.

The second part of this assignment is to submit the comprehensive research that you have compiled throughout your consulting contract over the past seven units. You are to provide a comprehensive report of the previous studies. Please add an executive summary of the steps for improving organizational diversity to the report being submitted to the ELC. The executive summary should be approximately half of a page. The report is the compilation of the previous project assignments. Please review these assignments, making any corrections based on instructor feedback. Add any transitions along with headers and sub-headers. Specific headings and sections should include the following:

Executive Summary,

Fair Treatment of Ethnicities,

Benefits of Organizational Diversity,

Improving Organizational Culture,

Gender and Work-Life Balance, and

Age Demographics.

Your comprehensive report should include a title page and reference page. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. All references and citations used must be in APA style.