Create a visual format to express the following:  IT and Systems Management Proposal

IT and Systems Management Proposal

Prompt: The organization is currently facing significant inefficiencies due to fragmented and outdated systems. Many of the operational functions, such as project management, communication, resource allocation, and reporting, are relying on a mix of manual processes and disconnected software tools. This is leading to inconsistent workflows, duplication of effort, and difficulty in tracking key performance metrics across teams. As Deputy Director of People and Operations, you are tasked with selecting and implementing a more integrated and efficient system to address these issues.

What steps would you take to evaluate, select, and implement a new system or suite of systems to streamline these operational processes? Consider the following:

How would you assess the existing systems to identify inefficiencies and gaps? What criteria would you use to evaluate potential systems (e.g., scalability, integration, user experience)? How would you ensure that the selected systems align with both short-term operational needs and long-term strategic goals? How would you handle the transition from the old systems to the new ones and ensure minimal disruption to ongoing operations? Key points to consider in the response:

Evaluation of current systems (audit, feedback from staff, pain points). Criteria for selecting new systems (integration capabilities, scalability, ease of use, vendor reputation, cost). Mapping operational workflows to identify key system requirements. Change management strategies for system implementation (training, phased rollout, communication). Addressing potential resistance to change and ensuring buy-in from stakeholders. Monitoring and optimizing systems post-implementation (feedback loops, system upgrades). Creating people-centered, culturally reflective processes and systems that support a liberatory workplace, respect the sanctity of Black labor and leadership, and supports the wellness of both the organization and its people. Please prepare a visual presentation of your work (e.g. a slideshow, a prezi, an info-graphic, flow-chart, mind-map, timeline, or slide deck) and consider audience engagement, learning styles, and accessibility. You may make assumptions about any information not included in these documents in order to support.

As Deputy Director of People and Operations, I’d approach this as a people change just as much as a systems change. The technology matters, but the real success is whether staff feel their work is easier, clearer, and more sustainable after we implement it.

My guiding priorities would be:

• Make people’s day-to-day work simpler, not heavier.
• Increase clarity, transparency, and trust.
• Build something that can grow with us, not something we’ll outgrow in a year or two.

I’d structure the work in four main phases: understand, decide, implement, and improve.

1. Understand: Assess the existing systems and pain points

I’d start by listening before prescribing any solution.

1. Map what we’re actually using

– Create an inventory of all tools and processes used for:

– Project and task management

– Communication (internal and external)

– Resource allocation (staffing, budgeting, scheduling)

– Reporting and dashboards

– Include both “official” systems and the workarounds people rely on (spreadsheets, group chats, personal docs).

2. Listen to staff at all levels

– Hold listening sessions and short interviews with a diverse cross-section of staff: program, operations, leadership, and especially those doing high-volume, detail-heavy work.

– Ask simple, concrete questions:

– Where do things fall through the cracks?

– Where are you copying and pasting the same information into multiple places?

– What tools do you wish you could stop using tomorrow?

– What’s one thing that would make your job feel easier or less stressful?

– Offer anonymous feedback options so people can be honest without worrying about hierarchy.

3. Observe the workflow, not just the tools

– Map a few representative workflows end to end (for example: “new project from idea to completion” or “monthly reporting cycle”).

– Identify:

– Manual handoffs

– Duplicate data entry

– Dependencies on one or two “hero” staff who hold all the knowledge in their heads

– Bottlenecks that consistently slow work down

4. Use data, but keep it humane

– Where possible, look at:

– Time spent on manual reporting

– Number of tools used to accomplish a single task

– Delays or rework in key processes

– Combine the numbers with people’s lived experience so we don’t reduce staff to metrics.

The outcome of this phase would be a clear, shared picture of:

• Our biggest pain points
• The most critical gaps and inefficiencies
• A prioritized list of problems we are actually trying to solve

2. Decide what we need: Define requirements and evaluation criteria

Before looking at vendors, I’d co-create a set of requirements with staff so we’re not chasing shiny features.

1. Clarify must-haves vs. nice-to-haves

– Must-haves might include:

– Centralized project tracking with clear ownership and deadlines

– Integrated communication or at least strong integrations with current communication tools

– Resource allocation visibility (who is working on what, and at what capacity)

– Robust but usable reporting and dashboards

– Nice-to-haves might include:

– Built-in time tracking

– Advanced automation

– Additional collaboration features

2. People-centered criteria

I’d prioritize:

– Ease of use: Intuitive interface, low learning curve for non-technical staff

– Accessibility: Compliance with accessibility standards; usable with screen readers, good contrast, keyboard navigation

– Language & inclusivity: Support for different language needs and a design that works for different working styles and roles

– Minimizing cognitive load: A system that reduces context-switching and the number of places staff have to check each day

3. Technical and organizational criteria

– Scalability: Can the system grow with us in users, data, and complexity?

– Integration: Ability to connect with core tools (email, calendar, file storage, HR/finance where appropriate). Open APIs or standard integrations are a big plus.

– Configurability vs. customization: We want to configure without needing heavy custom development that locks us in.

– Security and privacy: Role-based permissions, data protection, compliance with relevant regulations.

– Total cost of ownership: Licensing, implementation, training, ongoing admin time—not just the sticker price.

– Vendor support and stability: Quality of onboarding, documentation, and support; likelihood they’ll be around and evolving.

I’d translate this into a simple scoring rubric so we can compare options transparently and fairly.

3. Evaluate and select: Involve the people who will use it
4. Create a short list

– Based on requirements, identify 3–4 systems (or suites of systems) that:

– Cover most of our core needs

– Are known to be strong in collaboration/project management, resource visibility, and reporting

2. Run demos and hands-on trials

– Arrange short, focused demos tailored to our real workflows, not generic sales pitches.

– Provide sandbox access for a small cross-functional working group to test:

– Typical day-to-day tasks

– Reporting needs

– Ease of onboarding for new staff

3. Center staff voices in the decision

– Form a selection committee with representation from different teams, roles, and identities.

– Use the scoring rubric plus qualitative feedback:

– How did it feel to use this?

– What would be easier with this system?

– What trade-offs are we willing to accept?

4. Make a clear, documented choice

– Recommend a primary system (or tightly integrated suite) with:

– Rationale tied back to our original problems

– Risks and mitigation plans

– High-level implementation timeline and resource needs

4. Implement with care: Change management and roll-out

This is where many good tools fail—so I’d be very intentional here.

Tell the story of the change

– Communicate early and often:

– Why we’re changing (rooted in what staff told us)

– What will be better for people’s daily work

– What will stay the same

– How staff will be supported through the transition

– Use multiple channels: live meetings, written updates, FAQs, and space for questions.

Pilot before full rollout

– Start with 1–2 teams as a pilot:

– Configure the system to their workflows

– Test data migration and integrations

– Gather real feedback and refine setup

– Adjust training, configuration, and documentation based on what we learn.

Invest in training and support

– Offer:

– Role-based training sessions (managers, project leads, general staff)

– Short “how-to” guides and video snippets for common tasks

– Drop-in office hours or “system clinics”

– Identify and support a network of “power users” or champions in each team to help peers and provide feedback.

4. Manage data migration carefully

– Clean and standardize data before moving it.

– Run tests with a subset of data to avoid surprises.

– Where needed, run old and new systems in parallel for a short, defined period to reduce risk

5. Measure, learn, and iterate

Finally, I’d treat this as an ongoing practice, not a one-time project.

Define what success looks like

– Examples:

– Reduction in duplicate data entry

– Faster time to generate key reports

– Increased on-time project completion

– Improved staff satisfaction with tools and workflows

Check in regularly

– 30/60/90-day check-ins with teams and leadership.

– Quick pulse surveys to understand how the system is landing.

– A simple feedback channel for staff to suggest improvements or flag issues.

3. Establish light governance

– Clarify ownership:

– Who administers the system?

– How are changes requested and approved?

– How do we onboard and offboard users?

– Keep configuration changes aligned with our original goals: simplicity, transparency, and ease of use

Cultural Identity Presentation

General Instructions

Cultural Self-Analysis – Create a PowerPoint (or similar project using a web-based platform) describing your cultural identity and its impact on your life and interactions with others in terms of the following questions. Please be sure to explicitly address all of the questions in each section. The PowerPoint/Project should flow as a narrative story rather than a question and answer format.

• Race, Ethnicity, Geography, and National Origin

What do you identify as your national background, racial group, and ethnic identity? In what geographic region were you reared?  Are you the product of a rural or urban environment? What values are typical of that region? Where did your ancestors come from? Why and how did you or your ancestors come to the United States? In what ways did you/they adjust to this new home? What aspects of your/their culture of origin were retained? What impact does this way of entering the United States and the subsequent adjustment have on your culture?  On your identity?

• Religion and Spirituality

What was your religious affiliation (if any) during your childhood?  How did this come to be in your family?  How are conflicts due to religious values resolved? What do you think this religious preference reflects about your heritage/culture? What is your religious/spiritual affiliation now (if any)?  If it has changed, how did that transformation happen?

• Gender and Sexuality

What are your gender and sexual orientation? How are gender and orientation differences handled in your family of origin?  How is sexism in your culture addressed? What behaviors, characteristics, beliefs, and values are defined by gender in your culture? How are gender roles divided? How is conflict between gender roles handled? What are some specific rules for marriage and childrearing in your culture?

• Age and Accessibility

What is your age?  Consider your interactions with your peers. Consider interactions with those in your age group. Give two examples of how you treat those the same age as your children or younger; your parents; your grandparents or older. How does your age affect your experience in your family of origin? How has your degree of ability and accessibility shaped you as a person?

• Class and Geography

            What is the socioeconomic history of your family? What role or meaning does  socioeconomics have for people with backgrounds like yours? If your socioeconomic history is different now, how did that transformation happen? What were music, art, and clothing preferences like in your family of origin? What were the political preferences of your family of origin?  How did this come to be in your family?  What do you think this political preference reflects about your heritage/culture? What is your political preference now?  If it has changed, how did that transformation happen?

• Personal Relationships

Think of significant people in your life when you were a child/adolescent (i.e. parents/guardians, close relatives, teachers, clergy, siblings, etc.). What do you remember about their attitudes and feelings toward multicultural and diverse populations?  How were racism, heterosexism, genderism, ageism, classism, etc. addressed? What did you overhear them saying about multicultural and diverse groups?

Who determined the “social norms” and “rules” of your family? How were they enforced? How were they passed to younger members of the family/group? What events can you remember that involved personal contact with diverse groups? What were/are your thoughts, feelings, and reactions? How many of your close, long-time friends were members of multicultural and diverse groups? In what ways, if any, were these friendships different from other friendships you have with friends who reflect your own cultural groups? What significant events have affected your family and those closest to you?

• Group Membership

When did you first become aware that you were a member of each of the groups that have shaped your identity, whether you chose to embrace or reject those aspects? Please add any other information you think is pertinent to your cultural identity.

 Each presentation should look like this:

Introduction

Introductory text for the entire PowerPoint/Project goes here. Race, Ethnicity, Geography, and National Origin Witty and insightful text goes here.

Religion and Spirituality

Witty and insightful text goes here.

Gender and Sexuality

Witty and insightful text goes here.

Age and Accessibility

Witty and insightful text goes here.

Class and Geography

Witty and insightful text goes here.

Personal Relationships

Witty and insightful text goes here.

Group Membership

Witty and insightful text goes here.

Conclusion

Concluding text for the entire PowerPoint/Project goes here.

Please refer to the APA 6 manual for details and examples for citing references.  Since this is primarily a personal narrative, I do not expect a reference page or citations unless you are drawing facts and opinions from other sources.

CACREP Standards Addressed: 2F.2.b, 2F.2.e and 2F.2.g

Scoring Guidelines

Points available: 100.

Components	Unacceptable	Revisions Required	Target
Introduction           Establishes historical background and defensible thesis that supports a logical line of reasoning (CACREP  2F.2.b, 2F.2.e,  2F.2.g)	Underdeveloped introduction; reason for culture selection is unclear or missing; historical background is inaccurate or missing (0 points)	Coherent introduction that includes a reason for culture selection; historical background is accurate but limited (5 points)	Engaging, well developed introduction that includes a detailed reason for culture selection; historical background is accurate and thorough (10 points)
Content  Each component of the cultural identity is thoroughly addressed and answers to all questions are provided (CACREP  2F.2.b, 2F.2.e,  2F.2.g)	Responses are missing for one or more components; confusion about or misunderstanding of topic; no sense of purpose (0 points)	Responses to each component are included, but are simplistic and unfocused; limited sense of purpose (10 points)	Developed responses to each component; represents sound understanding of the assigned topic; focused (20 points)
Ideas, Support & Development          Supports ideas and reflections using specific and relevant examples of evidence/experiences (CACREP  2F.2.b, 2F.2.e,  2F.2.g)	No or limited evidence/experiences are provided to support ideas and reflections; evidence is incomplete, incorrect, oversimplified, or disconnected from the context (0 points)	Provides necessary evidence/experiences to support ideas and reflections; the importance/relevance of all pieces of evidence/experiences is unclear or under developed but does support the ideas and reflections presented	Relies on compelling and detailed evidence/experiences to support ideas and reflections; the importance/relevance of all pieces of evidence/experiences is clearly stated; considers alternate interpretations of evidence/experiences
Components	Unacceptable	Revisions Required	Target
		and is placed properly within the context (10 points)	to enhance  demonstration of cultural intelligence (20 points)
Conclusion           Establishes clear conclusion based upon evidence/experiences (CACREP  2F.2.d, 2F.2.g)	Missing or no connection of evidence and analysis to the reflections; fails to summarize the argument coherently (0 points)	Limited connection between evidence and analysis to reflections; summarizes some ideas and thoughts but repeats ideas to support reflections (5 points)	Engaging, strongly connects evidence and analysis to reflections; summarizes the main topics without repeating previous ideas (10 points)
Structure & Organization          Presentation has unity and coherence to accomplish the focused purpose	No structure or series of  isolated ideas (0 points)	Organization is confusing or disjointed; transitions are missing or inappropriate (5 points)	Clear organizational structure; easily followed; includes transitions; structured format (10 points)
Sentence Structure Demonstrates varied sentence structures to enhance meaning	Contains multiple and serious errors of sentence structure: i.e. fragments, run-ons; unable to write simple sentences (0 points)	Formulaic sentence patterns or overuse of simple sentences; errors in sentence structure (5 points)	Effective and varied sentences; errors (if present) due to lack of careful proofreading (10 points)
Mechanics            The text has few grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors.	Frequent errors in agreement, verb tense, spelling, and capitalization; intrusive and/or inaccurate punctuation; communication is hindered (0 points)	Contains several errors in agreement, verb tense, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation (up to 6); errors interfere with meaning (5 points)	Virtually free of errors in agreement, verb tense, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation  (no more than 3); errors do not interfere with meaning (10 points)
Vocabulary & Word Usage                Uses extended and appropriate vocabulary	Vocabulary is unsophisticated; or subject specific vocabulary or sophisticated vocabulary used incorrectly (0 points)	Proper, but simple vocabulary used; subject specific vocabulary used infrequently (5 points)	Vocabulary is varied, specific and appropriate; uses subject specific vocabulary correctly (10 points)

As a group, nurses must strive to reduce the barriers to professionalism, the first step in this is to develop an awareness of those barriers and perhaps your own barriers to professionalism. (300 words)

Discuss the different barriers to Professionalism in Nursing and also identify any barriers that you may have.

https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/nhhc/american-nursing-an-introduction-to-the-past/

Introduction In this three-part assignment, you will apply the various concepts you have learned throughout this course to the design of the single most secure network possible, capable of supporting three IT services: e-mail, file transfer (centralized), and VPN.

After you have fully designed your network, you will need to provide three data flow diagrams explaining how your designed network handles three different transactions:

The first datapath diagram should show an internal user sending an e-mail with their corporate e-mail address to a user on the Yahoo domain with an arbitrary address of user534@yahoo.com. The second datapath diagram should show a user initiating an FTP session from inside your network to the arbitrary site of ftp.netneering.com. The third datapath diagram should show an externally located employee initiating a VPN session to corporate, in order to access files on the Windows desktop computer DT-Corp534-HellenS at work. The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

Recommend solutions, products, and technologies to meet business objectives. Instructions Part 1 Use Microsoft Visio or an open-source alternative to:

Create a diagram showing the overall network you have designed, from the user or endpoint device to the Internet cloud; following the access, core, and distribution layer model; depicting at least four-fifths of the necessary network components; and citing specific, credible sources that support the design. Include the following, at a minimum: Authentication server (Microsoft Active Directory). Routers. Switches and/or hubs. Local users. Remote users. Workstations. File share (CIFS). Mail server. Web servers (both internal and external). Firewalls. Internet cloud. Web proxy. E-mail proxy. FTP server (for internal-to-external transport). Part 2 Use Microsoft Visio or an open-source alternative to:

Create a datapath diagram for the following e-mail transaction: A local (corporate) user, with the e-mail address jonny.hill@Corp534.com, sends an e-mail to a Yahoo recipient at user534@yahoo.com. Document and label the diagram showing the protocols and path of the data flow as data traverses through your network from source to destination. Show user authentication when necessary. Cite specific, credible sources that support the diagram. Create a datapath diagram for the following file transfer transaction: A local user, Jonny Hill, transfers a file, using FTP, through the Internet to another company’s site (ftp.netneering.com). He has to access the secure shell, using his active directory credentials, to authenticate the FTP server (Linux running Redhat) on the DMZ. He needs to transfer files from his desktop across the Internet to ftp.netneering.com. Document and label the diagram showing the protocols and path of the data flow as data traverses through your network from source to destination. Show user authentication when necessary. Cite specific, credible sources that support the diagram. Create a datapath diagram for the following VPN transaction: A remote user, Hellen Stover, connects, via VPN, from home through the Internet to her corporate desktop, DT-Corp534-HellenS. Hellen uses a browser to initiate her VPN connection. By going to https://VPNaccess.corp534.com, she arrives at a login page where she needs to authenticate using her Active Directory credentials before the VPN tunnel is built. Document and label the diagram showing the protocols and path of the data flow as data traverses through your network from source to destination. Show user authentication when necessary. Cite specific, credible sources that support the diagram. Part 3 Write a 6-10 page paper in which you:

Explain the function and configuration of at least four-fifths of all required network devices, citing specific, credible sources. Authentication server (Microsoft Active Directory). Routers, switches, and/or hubs. Local and remote users. Workstations. File share (CIFS). Mail server. Web servers (both internal and external). Firewalls. Internet cloud. Web proxy. E-mail proxy. FTP server (for internal-to-external transport). Explain how the overall network design protects the organization from both inside and outside attacks, addressing all required network design features and considerations and citing specific, credible sources that support your assertions and conclusions. Address: Physical and virtual access. Logging requirements. Security policy. Firewalls. Proxy servers. The VPN tunnel. DMZ isolation. User authentication. Distribution of layer routers and switches. Explain how your layered design compensates for possible device failures or breaches in network security, addressing all key design features and considerations and citing specific, credible sources that support your assertions and conclusions. Include: Load balancing. Swappable devices. Standby backup devices. QoS prioritization. Vendor support for core and services. Explain how to make the file transfer process more secure, fully addressing FTP security risks and how specific FTP replacement devices add protection, clearly delineating the features of each device, and citing specific, credible sources that support one’s assertions and conclusions. Support your main points, assertions, arguments, or conclusions with at least four specific and credible academic sources synthesized into a coherent analysis of the evidence. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides. T

Submission Requirements All diagrams and charts you create for the assignment should be included in the paper.

Description Assignment Details Since the 1970s, war on crime has been fought by increasing severity of sanctions against offenders, including the following: Increased correctional budgets Increased probation populations Increased prison and jail populations Increased parole populations Crime has decreased during this time frame. Some observers the credit get-tough policies for the decline. On the other hand, some critics argue that such policies have little effect on crime rates but do much more damage to families and communities. Research your state’s current Department of Corrections (DoC) budget. Analyze where funds are currently allocated. Scenario Your state is suffering from a terrible budgetary crisis. The state legislature is cutting your state correctional budget from $5 billion to $2 billion. There are many ways that the correctional budget can be cut. For this assignment, address the following: Recommend programs you will either cut or eliminate to reduce expenditures. Determine whether your focus will be on staff reduction or inmate reduction. Will you close facilities? Will you change the various services and accommodations you provide to inmates? Determine whether sentencing strategies need to change to assist your state during this time of economic struggle. Support your reasoning by referencing your state’s DOC budget breakdown. What would your recommendations to lawmakers be about sentencing strategies and how they are connected to correctional budgets?

RESEARCH PAPER

 Part I: ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY

After choosing the topic for your Research Project, you will complete an Annotated Bibliography assignment using the Research Project: Annotated Bibliography Template provided. The topic of the research project has to be related to ‘a current issue concerning the use of health informatics in quality management and decision support within the healthcare industry’.

This assignment will be used as a springboard in your research for your project. It may also be used to begin to explore ideas or concepts you find interesting within the realm of the topics covered in this course. You must use the Liberty University Library Research Portal to identify a minimum of 5 scholarly journal articles from peer-reviewed journals addressing your topic. All references must be less than 10 years old. Ensure that the document follows current APA formatting. When using the provided template, delete current material and replace it with your own material. Refer to the Annotated Bibliography Rubric for additional project insights.

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

 

 

 

Part II: OUTLINE ASSIGNMENT

You will complete a full sentence outline in preparation for the Research Project: Final

Document.

You will be using the same topic as the Annotated Bibliography.

The outline must include a thesis statement, the research questions/issues being answered/addressed, how much space will be allotted for each section of the paper, and a preliminary reference list of at least 5 sources (that are less than 10 years old).

 

Full Sentence Outline

The full sentence outline format is essentially the same as the alphanumeric outline. The main

difference (as the title suggests) is that full sentences are required at each level of the outline.

This outline is most often used when preparing a traditional essay.

 

Thesis Statement:

Question(s)/Issues Begin Addressed:

I. Man-made pollution is the primary cause of global warming.

A. Greenhouse gas emissions are widely identified by the    scientific community to be

harmful.

1. The burning of coal and fossil fuels are the primary releasers of

hazardous greenhouse gases.

Full sentence outlines are often accompanied with an APA reference list on a separate page.

Quotes within the outline must also utilize current APA format for in-text citations.

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

 

 

 

 

 

Part III: FINAL DOCUMENT ASSIGNMENT

Using your Annotated Bibliography and Outline of the Research Project, you will work on a 5-page paper complying with the formatting and content instructions below.

You will be using the same topic as the Annotated Bibliography and Outline.

 

Format

• Minimum of 5 pages, double-spaced not including title and reference pages

• Current APA format

• Numbered pages

• Minimum of 5 scholarly articles from peer-reviewed journals. Must be less than 10 years old.

• Show block quotations for more than 40 words:

– Single spaced with double space separating quotes

– Indented 5 spaces from left hand margin

– No quotation marks

• Reference page in current APA format including active URL links (not included in page total)

• Single-space between references and double space within the reference

 

Content

• A title page that includes:

– Running head: and page number (right aligned)

– Course number and name

– Case name

– All group member names

– Date submitted

– Respectfully submitted to: (Instructor’s Name)

• Abstract (block formatted)

• Content of your topic and/or paper

– Concepts from the textbook that are related to your topic, including page numbers where the concepts may be found. Credit will only be earned for concepts supported by text page numbers (Essentially, this is accomplished through integration of the relevant course content, using properly formatted APA citations)

– Use current APA format for “in text” citations to credit sources listed in the reference list as appropriate

• Conclusion

• References

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

1. From the article, describe its relevance to your personally or professionally in about 50-75 words
2. Describe the purpose of the article in about 25-50 words. Remember to cite any information from your chosen sources with an APA style in text citation.
3. Identify the major methodological design from the article in about 25-50 words. Remember to cite any information from your chosen sources with an APA style in text citation.
4. Identify strengths and weaknesses of the specific measurement used to operationalize one of the key variables in about 50-100 words. Remember to cite any information from your chosen sources with an APA style in text citation.
5. Identify the key variables and how they were operationalize in the study. (what measures were used) in about 100-150 words. Remember to cite any information from your chosen sources with an APA style in text citation.

INT 220 Module Six Assignment International Team Expectations Guidelines and Rubric

Overview

Managing an international team will present unexpected challenges. You are in different time zones; you have different schedules; you come from different cultures; and your own communication style may be different from that of members of your team. Success of a geographically distributed team can be fostered by setting expectations that are informed by best practices and the cultures of your team members.

Scenario

Your company is expanding into a new market and has formed a new team that it would like you to manage. Your manager has sent you this note:

Thank you for taking on this challenge. You have a great team, but they come from very diverse backgrounds. It’ll be up to you to ensure it is a cohesive team that communicates well and collaborates effectively. As you know, at our firm, we feel that the management of our teams and human resource management are strategic advantages for us. I would like you to write an email explaining to me what managerial approaches you will use and how you think your team will function together. Also, include your conference call invitation for your team’s introduction. I would like to review what you are going to send to your team.

Directions

For this assignment, you will write an email and introductory conference call invitation as requested by your manager.

Team Member Locations
Your team consists of the following four members from various locations across the globe:

1. Kaspar was born in and is based in the country you chose for your course project.
2. Kelly was born in and is based in the United States.
3. Syed was born in and is based in Ethiopia.
4. Nina was born in and is based in Vietnam.

Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:

• Write an email to your manager explaining how you plan to manage your team. It should include the following information:
  • Cultural Considerations: Identify the cultural considerations for each team member. For the purposes of this assignment, you can assume that each team member represents the average cultural dimensions of an average citizen of the country, and you are encouraged to use the Hofstede Country Comparison Tool, which is linked in the Supporting Materials section below.
  • Common Issues Among Global Teams: Identify the common issues among diverse or global teams and potential conflicts that could occur in your team.
  • Management Approaches: Explain the multiple management approaches you plan to use and why.
  • Holiday Policy: State a policy for selecting which holidays team members can take off that takes into account cultural considerations
  • Team Expectations Plan: Explain the determination of whether your team will collaboratively create a team expectations and communication plan or whether you as the manager will do it on your own, explaining your decision.
• Conference Call Invitation: Create a conference call invitation, including the time of the meeting and agenda.

What to Submit

Submit your email as a 200- to 350-word Microsoft Word document. Submit your conference call invitation by completing the Conference Call Invitation Template. Sources should be cited according to APA style.

Supporting Materials
The following resource supports your work on this assignment:

Website: Hofstede Country Comparison Tool

AI Usage

If you use gen AI tools to support your work on this assignment, be sure to follow these AI usage guidelines. You must acknowledge your use of these tools in your work. Guidelines on how to cite AI tools can be found in this Shapiro Library guide.

Module Six Assignment International Team Expectations Rubric

Criteria	Exceeds Expectations (100%)	Meets Expectations (85%)	Partially Meets Expectations (55%)	Does Not Meet Expectations (0%)	Value
Email: Cultural Considerations	Exceeds expectations in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner	Identifies cultural considerations for each team member	Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include adding more cultural considerations for each team member	Does not attempt criterion	15
Email: Common Issues among Global Teams	Exceeds expectations in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner	Identifies common issues among diverse or global teams and potential conflicts that could occur in the team	Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include listing potential conflicts that could occur in diverse or global teams	Does not attempt criterion	15
Email: Management Approaches	Exceeds expectations in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner	Explains multiple management approaches that are planned for use	Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include adding explanations of management approaches that deal with potential team plans	Does not attempt criterion	15
Email: Holiday Policy	Exceeds expectations in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner	States a policy for selecting which holidays team members can take off that takes into account cultural considerations	Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include taking into account cultural considerations when stating holiday policy	Does not attempt criterion	15
Email: Team Expectations Plan	Exceeds expectations in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner	Explains the decision about who will create a team expectations and communication plan and justifies the answer	Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include justifying the selection of who will create the team expectations and communication plan	Does not attempt criterion	15
Conference Call Invitation	Exceeds expectations in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner	Creates a conference call invitation, including time of the meeting and the agenda	Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include selecting a time zone that is more appropriate and including agenda items	Does not attempt criterion	15
Clear Communication	Exceeds expectations with an intentional use of language that promotes a thorough understanding	Consistently and effectively communicates in an organized way to a specific audience	Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but communication is inconsistent or ineffective in a way that negatively impacts understanding	Shows no evidence of consistent, effective, or organized communication	5
Citations and Attributions	Uses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with few or no minor errors	Uses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with consistent minor errors	Uses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with major errors	Does not use citations for ideas requiring attribution	5
Total:

As you progress through your psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) residency, clinical reasoning becomes increasingly multifaceted—requiring synthesis of diagnostic, therapeutic, ethical, and contextual factors. This assignment challenges you to visually and analytically represent your clinical decision-making process for a complex psychiatric case using a flowmap or decision tree. You will demonstrate how you apply evidence-based reasoning, ethical and legal principles, and culturally responsive care throughout your decision process.

Assignment Instructions

1. Select a Case: Choose one complex, de-identified psychiatric case from your current or previous clinical experience. The case should reflect a multifactorial presentation (e.g., comorbid medical or psychiatric conditions, cultural factors, ethical dilemmas, or treatment adherence challenges).
2. Create a Clinical Flowmap (Decision Tree or Mind Map): Use Canva, Lucidchart, MindMeister, or PowerPoint SmartArt to design a visual decision map that clearly illustrates your advanced reasoning process. Your flowmap should include:

Clinical presentation and key assessment findings Differential diagnosis and final diagnosis rationale Evidence-based treatment decisions (psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, or integrated care) Ethical and legal considerations (e.g., confidentiality, involuntary treatment, informed consent) Cultural, lifespan, or social determinants of health adaptations Expected outcomes and follow-up considerations 3. Write a 600–750-word Rationale: Accompany your flowmap with a concise written analysis that explains why you made each major decision. Discuss:

How evidence, guidelines, or theories supported your choices How you balanced ethical and legal responsibilities How patient diversity and context influenced your plan How your reasoning reflects the PMHNP scope and standards of practice 4. Support with Evidence: Include at least 2–3 current scholarly sources (within the past 5 years) cited in APA Style (7th ed.) to support your analysis.

Submission Requirements

Submit a single Word document that includes:

· The visual flowmap (embedded as an image or figure)

· The written rationale (600–750 words, excluding references)

· APA-style reference list (2–3 sources minimum)

Measurable Course Objectives ( Pick 1) Measurable Course Objectives are outcomes students are expected to achieve by the end of the course.

Adhere to professional standards as defined by the Nurse Practice Act and Seminole State College Student Policy Handbook (commitment to professionalism, collaboration and management of care). Apply information technology effectively to support communication/documentation in the classroom and clinical setting (communication, collaboration and management of care). Apply the steps of the nursing process to provide drug therapy in the clinical setting, taking into consideration the needs of a diverse patient population (caring, clinical competence and decision-making). Assess the older adult’s specific aging pattern and functional ability to help guide the development of the plan of care (caring interventions). At a beginning level, plan and implement nursing interventions for unmet bio-psychosocial needs (caring). Begin to implement the nursing process with the collaboration of the health care team in order to meet the basic bio-psychosocial needs of patients (collaboration and management of care, clinical competence and decision-making). CLINICAL OBJECTIVES: Demonstrate clinical competence and decision-making in selected nursing skills in the simulation lab and clinical setting. Document findings accurately and according to agency policy (clinical competence and decision-making). Demonstrate professional communication and behavior (commitment to professionalism, communication). Describe and apply the steps of the nursing process: assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation (clinical competence and decision-making). Describe and demonstrate behaviors that indicate a commitment to the profession of nursing (commitment to professionalism). Describe and utilize effective communication skills when assessing the adult and older adult’s desires, expectations, resources and cultural background when making recommendations regarding their environment and care (caring, clinical competence and decision-making). Describe the principles of evidence-based practice as it relates to the profession of nursing to enable the nurse to provide safe and effective care (collaboration and management of care, commitment to professionalism, clinical competence and decision-making). Develop an attitude of inquiry that will enhance the ability to remain informed of newly-developed drugs and changes in currently approved drugs (clinical competence and decision-making). Discuss the five Student Learning Outcomes of the Seminole State College nursing curriculum as they apply to the practice of professional nursing. Identify legal and ethical standards of the nursing profession and apply them in clinical practice (collaboration and management of care, clinical competence and decision-making). Identify social and cultural factors that influence health care practices and attitudes (caring interventions, commitment to professionalism). Recognize met and unmet bio-psychosocial needs of clients (caring, clinical competence and decision-making). Recognize safety needs of clients and maintain a safe clinical environment (clinical competence and decision-making). Recognize the value and impact of caring behaviors, attitudes and interventions on the client, family and members of the health care team (caring). State basic concepts related to pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug interactions, adverse drug reactions and individual variation in drug responses (clinical competence and decision-making).

After completing this activity, the learner will be able to:     •    Identify several professional nursing journals available in the media center.     •    Locate online articles in established professional nursing journals.     •    Review a journal article and critique it for content and credibility.     •    Summarize the author’s ideas in the student’s own words, without plagiarizing.     •    Write a bibliography according to accepted standards.     •    Present a brief (five minutes) oral synopsis of a professional article.

Purpose of Activity Professional journals provide a means of communication between various segments of the nursing profession. Current research findings are documented in these periodicals to keep other members of the profession up to date on new theories and modalities used to treat clients. Nursing students should become familiar with professional journals so that they become accustomed to reading them to keep abreast of current trends in the profession. They also should learn to discriminate between journals and authors to determine which are worthy and reliable. The purpose of the journal article review is to help the beginning nursing student become aware of the professional journals that are available to them and to learn about an area of personal interest that relates to client care.

Project Guidelines     •    Review the course objectives located in the course Syllabus.      •    Consider a topic of interest to you that correlates with a course objective, has relevance to nursing, and would also have some appeal to your classmates.     •    Using appropriate library catalog or search tools, find a professional nursing journal article from a recommended source that addresses the topic.     •    If you are unsure the the journal article you chose would be considered a professional nursing journal article, check with your instructor for guidance.     •    Following the rubric provided, prepare a review of the journal article to be presented to your clinical group during pre or post conference time as assigned.     •    The oral presentation should include a brief, five minute or less, review of:     ◦    Journal title     ◦    Journal article title     ◦    Author (at least one author is a nurse)     ◦    Date published (within five years)     ◦    Content     ◦    Findings of article     ◦    Why chose this article and why relevant to Foundations of Nursing course     •    Do not attempt to teach the content of the article.     •    The presentation date/time will be assigned clinical faculty.     •    Provide a copy of the rubric and article accompanied by a bibliography to your clinical instructor.     ◦    For help with formatting your bibliography in APA–please visit the Purdue Owl website: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/10/

Journal article APA reference examples (separate reference page, reference needs a hanging indent and is double spaced):  Without a doi number: Author(s) last name, First initial. Middle initial. (Year). Title of article. Title of Journal in Italics, Volume number in italics(Issue number), Page numbers.  With a doi number: Author(s) last name, First initial. Middle Initial. (Year). Title of article. Title of Journal in italics, Volume number in italics(Issue number), Page numbers. https://doi.org/xxx.