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Couples are impacted by many external factors that may negatively affect their system.  Couples are impacted by common life stage transitions (e.g., children introduced to the system by birth or adoption, empty nests when children become adults, blended families), as well as uncommon life events such as infidelity, substance use, financial challenges, gambling problems.  When working with couples it is important to remain aware of any external factors the couple is experiencing to help understand the impact on the dyad.

For this Discussion, search the Walden Library for an article that discusses treating couples where an external factor noted above has negatively impacted the couple to the point they are considering divorce. 

By Day 4

Post an analysis of the article you found. In the analysis, identify which theory was utilized to treat this issue.  Then, discuss if the treatment was effective or ineffective in helping the couple work through the issue. Finally, explain whether or not you believe there is some other intervention that would be beneficial for this situation.

“Technology and Performance Management”

  

Select two (2) technology enablers and evaluate the degree to which each enabler supports the main goals and purposes of performance management. Support your response with two (2) examples of the application of the selected technology in the performance management process.

Propose two (2) challenges that an organization may experience when using technology in its performance management process. Analyze the overall impact of each challenge on an organization’s ability to achieve its performance management goals. Suggest one (1) strategy that the organization can use to address each challenge.

Assignment: Professional Leadership Journal: Emotional Intelligence

This week’s self-assessment, located in your text (Chapter 4, p. 133), is a brief individual leadership assessment entitled “Emotional Intelligence.” Understanding one’s emotional intelligence may increase a leader’s effectiveness in interacting with others to achieve organizational goals.

For this Professional Leadership Journal, take a few minutes to work through the instrument. As a scholar-practitioner in health care administration, what may the test reveal about your emotional intelligence in terms of leadership? 

The Assignment (2–3 paragraphs): 

  • Explain new insights gained based on your results of the Emotional Intelligence assessment. 
  • Explain how these new insights might impact your current or future role as a health care administration leader.

Citation of Self-Assessment 4-2: Emotional Intelligence (p. 135)

Nahavandi, A. (2015). The art and science of leadership (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

Support your Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are to provide a reference list for all resources, including those in the Learning Resources for this cour

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1) After reading about project managers in your text, put your Human Resources cap on and write up a Project Manager position description. A position description is not a job wanted notice, but is a detailed specification that describes the project manager role and duties. You may be creative and research project position description templates online. 

2) The position description must contain the following components along with any others you choose: 

a. A general narrative description of the project manager position.

b. A list of specific project manager duties and responsibilities with percentages of time estimated to be spent in each such as 15% managing subordinates, 5% other duties as assigned.

c. Minimum Qualifications for job.

d. One to two pages.

Hint – Look at existing project manager position descriptions out on the web, BUT DO NOT COPY THEM! Use the best of what you find and build from that. 

Project Stage 2

 

Introduction: This course includes a staged project in which you will evaluate a public policy as identified in the Staged Project 1: Proposal. This project should involve interviewing those affected by the policy. This will reveal gaps between the public agency and the public and prepare you for applying the public value scorecard. In this stage, you should identify who you will interview.

Instructions: As part of your public policy evaluation you are expected to interview a member of the community impacted by the policy or representatives of a community group impacted by the policy. This could be a community resident, stakeholder, community leader, members of a grassroots coalition group, employees of a local business, members of a block club, etc.

At this point, identify who you will interview. Include the following details:

  1. Who you will interview
  2. How your interviewee is significant for your study
  3. A preliminary list of questions for the interview

 This submission should be about a page or two in length. Submit this as a Word document, typed and double-spaced 

WEEK VII PART 2B

The purpose of this assignment is to analyze the different leadership styles and approaches for emergency management situations. 

An active threat or active shooter situation will always be continually changing. Leadership will play an integral role within the context of this type of emergency. There will be challenges in leadership in leading the emergency services management personnel should there be a change of personnel due to an unforeseen event. 

For this assignment, research the Las Vegas active shooting incident from October 1, 2017. 

In a five page essay: 

  • How would transformational leadership become involved during this incident?               
  • Who would be some of the key personnel and team members involved in this incident?                    
  • Based on the ability of the active threat/shooter to enter into the hotel with several bags of firing arms and ammunition, how might leadership be able to increase security measures? What are some of the security measures that can be updated or put in place in an effort handle a large arsenal of weapons?               
  • How might adaptive leadership play an integral role in the overall psychodynamic approaches on the new leadership style for this particular incident regarding the Las Vegas shooting?               
  • What are some of the adaptive leadership approaches that may need to be taken with the advent of this active threat/shooter opening fire from the 32nd floor of this hotel? 

Format your paper using APA style.

Week 5

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: Training and development prompts a change within an organization. The goal of training is to identify areas for improvement and develop materials and opportunities to educate employees in order to support growth.

For this assignment, you are required to develop a small training exercise. Review your needs assessment and previous observations conducted on your work environment to help identify one area for improvement that would benefit a part of your organization. This training exercise does not need to be implemented, but should include at least one deliverable that you could use during the training exercise. As you are reviewing your organization, consider employee engagement, systems, procedures, communication, and the culture within the organization. These are suggestions for possible areas that could benefit from a training exercise. The training must include the following:

  1. What goal is the organization trying to accomplish?
  2. What processes or procedures will change after the training?
  3. Describe the strategies or actions involved in the training exercise to meet established goals. What is the expected performance or applications after the training? How will the strategies drive successful business results and improve employee performance?
  4. How will the organization provide support to the employees receiving training? To new employees? Does this support consider strengths and weaknesses within the organization?

You are required to develop a written description (1,000 words) including one visual for your training exercise. Be sure to take time to analyze your work surroundings and identify a need for further training and development.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.