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Review the Writing Center & Library tab in the left navigation of the course. Explore the resources available, view demos/tutorials and read the guides. In a 250-300 word response, discuss how these resources will be of value to you in your program at Ashford. Use at least one resource to support your key points. Respond to at least two of our fellow students’ posts and offer suggestions on how they could increase the value of the resources they identified.

Read the “OD Application: Virtual Teams” on pages 263-264 of our textbook. Write a brief paper in APA format summarizing the case and that addresses the following questions: :

1. What do you see as the advantages and disadvantages of virtual meetings?

2. Compare the methods used at GE, P&G, and other companies to promote virtual teams.

Visit the Web site of HP at www.hp.com and search for “Halo” and “Cisco” at www.cisco.com and search for “TelePresence” to research current information on telepresence technology.

Remember to integrate references from at least two different sources to support all conclusions and recommendations. You may use the textbook as one of the sources/references needed.

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Hello all,

Change control is your ability to make swift and accurate decisions in the best interest of the project outcome  should an unplanned incident or request occur in a project. Change control is needed so the project can remain adherent to its objectives and finish in the time allotted-and that includes extra time if requests have been made and approved. As an example, my daughter is an instructional designer and often clients come in with change requests regarding the curriculum or training they have requested for her make. Sometimes its a quick fix in wording but other times its a complete design change that could take her off her schedule for days or even weeks at a time. She has somewhat learned to build in time for these issues but the key insight she taught me was that she needed to improve on her ability to really listen to what the client wanted and ask the right questions. I would encourage project managers to do the same when taking on a project. Often people think they are saying something they are not and it is up to you to clarify. I have learned my lessons behind this and it has since made me a better leader. 

Page requirement 2500-3000 words, please read the instructions for the assignment

Based upon the course readings, supplementary materials, and your own literature search via the CTU online library, please submit Part 2 of your Organizational Change Action Plan.

This part of the Organizational Change Action Plan should include the following components:

Part 2: Review of the Literature (Continued)

Review the academic literature of organizational learning.

Review the practitioner literature of organizational learning. 

Synthesize the academic and practitioner literature. 

Use the LIBRARY or the MGMT Doctoral Library for help.

The objective for this assignment

 To analyze systems theories by considering different systems approaches and methodologies 

To comprehend the definitions of strategy and organizational systems 

To prepare organizational leaders to leverage concepts used in systems theories and strategy models 

Introduction: Throughout this course, you will be working on a staged project researching a public policy issue as identified in your project proposal. At this point, you are being asked to identify a topic to research during this course for the final Presentation and Research Paper.

Instructions: The major project in this course is an evaluation of the effects of a public policy. This will require research on a chosen policy and its impact, and your work will culminate in a final Research Paper.

For this stage of the project, you will submit a written project proposal. Your proposal should include the following components:

• Identification of the policy you intend to examine
• Background on the context and/or significance of the policy issue, including what organization(s) this policy involves
• A research question or hypothesis you will evaluate regarding this issue
• Methods of data collection you plan to use to evaluate your chosen policy, such as who you plan on interviewing. It is expected that a core component of the research involved in this project will involve relevant individuals, though other forms of research such as document analysis may also be useful to your project.

Some concerns to keep in mind when evaluating a policy include (but are not limited to):

• The costs involved in a policy or program
• The impacts of the policy or program
• Who is impacted and how

 Your Proposal should be approximately two pages (500 words) in length. Submit this as a Word document. Follow APA style guidelines.  

How does financial planning and strategic planning influence health care organizations? Provide an example. 175 word minimum 200 word max

Complete in detail with 175-200 words with references 

Overview

Innovation and change within organizations often requires a deft application of communication principles. In this assessment, you will create a video response to a crisis depicted in the Riverbend City: Communicating and Leading for Change and Innovation scenario.

Preparation

• View Riverbend City: Communicating and Leading for Change and Innovation. (you will need my login info to access the link)

Scenario

Based on the communications that you have received from your team depicted in the Riverbend City: Communicating and Leading for Change and Innovation scenario, it is clear that your team is resisting the changes being proposed. Your examination of the communication surrounding your team members’ feelings about the changes have left you concerned. Of particular concern have been the communications of Matthew Chu, who has sent group emails with disrespectful comments and memes about the governor. You have resolved to reset the team members’ attitudes so they clearly understand your approach to the changes and how communications among them need to reflect it.

After analyzing the situation, your plan is to briefly introduce items for your team to consider before the meeting via a 4–5 minute speech. Your goals for this speech are to:

• Communicate your decision on how you plan to address the governor’s actions and plans. 
• Explain three critical communication issues and challenges faced by the team, including communication issues to date.
• Describe an action or policy that you will introduce to improve communications and assure people are working with a unified purpose.
• Define your expectations for ethical discourse in team communications. 

Instructions

Prepare a 4–5 minute speech that will be presented at a conference meeting for all team members in which you address each aspect of the scenario.

Presentation Guidelines

Be sure your speech meets the following requirements:

• Length: Approximately 4–5 minutes.
• Presentation: Although this is not performance art, you will be judged on the communication skills that you have studied in this course including your consideration of audience and content.
• Content: Address all items defined in the scenario.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

• Competency 1: Analyze business communication situations.
  • Create an appropriate response to the scenario based upon sound analysis.
• Competency 2: Apply fundamental principles of organizational communication.
  • Create a video that effectively addresses specified goals.
• Competency 3: Analyze the interrelationships of communication within organizational systems.
  • Explain critical communication issues and challenges faced by the team.
  • Describe an action or policy that would likely improve communications and assure people are working with a unified purpose.
• Competency 4: Analyze the application of ethical principles in organizational communication.
  • Define appropriate expectations for ethical discourse in team communications.
• Competency 5: Communicate effectively and professionally.
  • Organize content for ideas to flow logically with smooth transitions.

Respond to the following prompts in a minimum of 175 words:

• Where in your community or state do you see conic sections? Provide an example of the conic section you found. Why do you think it is important for you to know how to apply these to your life or future career?

Among the many challenges managers face is providing accurate, timely, and effective feedback to employees. As a manager, how will you ensure you are giving employees the feedback they need to be successful on the job, while still carrying out the strategic plans of the organization? You are a district manager who manages 25 employees in South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. You try to see your managers once a month, but when there are issues you constantly have to change your plans. Please respond to the following questions:

• How will you connect with your managers when you don’t see them on a daily basis?
• How do you monitor performance and give feedback both positive and negative?