Category: Leadership

This assignment requires each student to read and review the various assigned readings (articles, book chapters, etc.) per class session and write a synopsis of the readings. The rationale for this type of assignment is to promote conceptual understanding, critical thinking, and practical application. A good synopsis encompasses an overview and synthesis of the key concepts, themes and/or issues in the readings and explication of those key concepts and/or issues. Logical presentation of the concepts and/or issues is expected. Each synopsis should end with some implications/applications for policy and practice at a local, state or national context. Basically, the structure should consist of an overview paragraph that embraces all the themes and concepts in the readings. The subsequent paragraphs will expatiate on the identified themes and concepts (synthesis is key). There should be a concluding paragraph which summarizes your take on the readings and it should be followed by another paragraph-which is implications/applications to a local, state, national and/or international context(s). At least, a page and half (single-space). See syllabus/course module for the assigned chapters/article.
Northouse 1: Introduction
• Northouse 2 : Trait Approach
• Northouse 3: Skills Approach
The book, leadership theory and practice 8th edition

The instructor will identify cases for students to analyze and propose workable interventions based on established best practices. Essentially, students are expected to formulate solutions to social policy issues/problems within local/state government federal government context with leadership implications. The proposed intervention should include optional courses of action/recommendations and an optimal course of action/recommendation. Overall, the analysis should be sound and cogent, thus helping the reader to know what the problem is, what possibly caused it and what can be done to resolve the problem with leadership as the critical variable. The best analysis assumes some conceptual perspective with attendant practical application.
Case for Your Response: There is the general assertion that cluelessness is on the ascendancy when it comes to public managers. “The primary source of cluelessness is not personality or IQ but a failure to make sense of complex circumstances.” What Interventions Would You Propose to Help Address Cluelessness Among Public Managers/Leaders to Enable Effective Tackling of Complex Public Problems? Use the assignment description above and rubric in the syllabus as guides to help frame your response. Endeavor to start your response by creating/establishing a contextualizing background/introduction prior to proposing your interventions/solutions. Also, include summary/or concluding thoughts at the end. Use relevant academic and/or professional sources to support your response.
The book, leadership theory and practice 8th edition PDF

Hello — please read chapter 8 in the book: PRACTICAL RESEARCH, Planning and Design by Paul D. Leedy and Jeanne Ellis Ormrod, 12th Edition, then answer the questions below.
1. What is a hypothesis test and why is it used in research?
2. You will be using “means” to test your hypothesis. Discuss why the “mean” values are used to test a hypothesis and identify what the researcher is looking for in the results when that method is using.
PLEASE CITE THE WORK FROM THE BOOK

Hello — please read the professor’s instructions to me regarding the attached Lit. Review and make the necessary correction.
Winston I recommend that you clearly label each variable that is being addressed including your “Y” variable. You must clearly identify what is being addressed with labelling of the variable. You must have two academic journals for each X variable address. Your review of Pretrial… did not have any citations. You must consistently use two academic journals (different journals) for the address of each X variable and three different academic journals for your Y variable. Winston you have clearly conducted a great deal of review and provided good content but you must consistently cite your sources in APA and provide clear reference to the authors and the studies that you are referring to with consistent references in the body of the work. I suggest that you clearly label the variables with identifiers. Example X1 Stress. X2 Productivity, Review each address to make sure that you have included the author’s and researchers in each address and make sure that the Y variable is addressed with three secondary sources. The Variable must be clearly labeled The Y and X’s Each Variable must have be addressed with TWO academic journals and the Y variable by THREE secondary sources. The paper must be properly cited in APA with clear references. The paper was not cited properly.
Thanks.

Read Chapter 2.
Compare and contrast Bridge’s Transitions to Duck’s Five-Stage Change Curve. What are the similarities and differences? Why is understanding emotional responses to change a critical component of effectively leading change? Support your response with one or more specific examples.

Assignment Overview
The objective of this assignment is to assess your degree of mastery of the Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) by demonstrating that you can apply and integrate the key course concepts in a real-world context. Begin this paper by identifying an organization and its climate providing the context surrounding the problem and ensuing decision. Provide a concise explanation of why it is a problem and what will happen if nothing changes? What are the potential opportunities/benefits of change? Following this, develop your paper to discuss your decision-making analysis of this problem as it relates to the first two steps of the rational decision-making process. Within each of the before mentioned areas be sure to include examination of the following:
Assignment Criteria
Overview (suggested length – one page)
Give a comprehensive introduction to the organization so that the reader has all necessary context to determine the effectiveness of your ultimate decision. Include the mission/values/vision of the organization for use later in the process. Conclude this section with a preview of the remaining sections of the paper.
Decision-Making Steps 1 & 2 Analysis (suggested length – two pages)
Rational Decision-Making Process – Describe the first two steps of the rational decision-making process as it applies to the identified problem. Be sure to include:
Defining the problem, in a single sentence (problem statement) being careful to avoid the common errors of:
Defining in absolute terms (either/or, yes/no)
Defining the problem in terms of the proposed solution
Missing a bigger problem
Diagnosing the problem in terms of its symptoms
Identifying the criteria
List and describe each relevant criterion
Mitigating Bias (suggested length – one page)
Identify and illustrate a single heuristic or bias that could negatively impact the decision-making process. Remember that any discussion of heuristic/bias should include a definition, application, and mitigation.
Ethical and Spiritual Analysis (suggested length – one page)
Reflect on the decision-making process, and evaluate the fairness of the decision-making process. Asses the repercussions of the decision on individuals, the organization, and the primary stakeholders or end-users.
Reflect on personal faith and ethical values, consider: is your decision aligned with the faith integration topics for this course? If so, how? If not, how? How do you think that your personal faith, values, and personal code of ethics informed your decision-making process?
Remember
Support assertions throughout your paper with the class sources and other additional sources as appropriate. Students should anticipate that this paper will be approximately 10 pages in length and APA formatted (Level I/II headings should suffice). Suggestion: Use the above subtitles in bold as headings for your paper. This will serve as an outline/guide for you and assist the reader following your thoughts.
Suggested Format
Title Page (APA format, see APA manual p. 32)
Overview (Level I heading)
Decision Making Steps and Analysis (Level I heading)
Define the Problem (Level II heading)
Identify the Criteria (Level II heading)
Mitigating Bias (Level I heading)
Ethical and Spiritual Analysis (Level I heading)
References (Level I heading)

This journal assignment will help you explain your methods for gaining the trust of stakeholders during times of change.
Overview
Create a journal assignment that explains how you will gain stakeholder trust during organizational change. Provide specific information about how you plan to build trust for a transformational change initiative. Explain how these steps will build trust and why they should be performed in the order proposed. Begin the assignment by describing the specific change you are responding to. This situation may involve something you have experienced or a change you create for this assignment.
Directions
Write a journal in which you discuss the following topics:
Describe a specific organizational change situation; either one you have experienced or a situation you create for this assignment.
How can you gain the trust of stakeholders when your organization is undergoing this change?
What steps would you take to build trust?
Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
Organizational Change Descriiption: Describe an organizational change with sufficient clarity and specificity for a reader to recognize the steps taken to build trust in relation to it.
Specific Steps: List and describe with sufficient clarity and detail the specific steps taken to build trust with stakeholders in relation to the change.
Timing of the Steps: List the timing of the steps taken to build trust and provide a clear explanation of this order.
Explanation of Trust Gaining: Clearly and convincingly explain how and why the steps taken will gain the trust of stakeholders.
What to Submit
Submit your assignment as a Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Your assignment should be 3–4 paragraphs in length. If you cite any sources, use APA style. Remember that each journal assignment has its own specific rubric to review.

For Leader Analysis Paper #3, please submit a 5 page (minimum) double-spaced paper that details the following:
1. Specifically, how did your leader display (or not display) aspects of Leading and Managing Change (Unit 7), Problem Management and Decision Making (Unit 8), and Consensus Building and Negotiation (Unit 9). Please include citations and references to Units 7, 8, and 9 reading materials that support your answers.
2. How can you apply the conclusions of your assessment and analysis to leadership roles and responsibilities in your organization?
I have the book in Amazon Kindle, and I can’t save it in my computer. So I will share you my amazon kindle account, so you can have access to the book. https://read.amazon.com/landing – Password: for assigned writer

This writing assignment analyzes leadership doctrine and concepts from the S203, Developing Organizations and Leaders, S204, Organizational Stress, S205, Leadership and Mission Command, and S206, Leadership in Irregular Warfare lessons. Complete this assignment utilizing some of the concepts covered in the lesson reading assignments along with other academic sources. Do not try to cover everything. Focus on the factors you consider most important during your analysis.
Thoroughly explain why the mission command principles provide a clear commander’s intent and why using mission orders will be extremely important during irregular warfare. Then thoroughly analyze the challenges of managing stress during irregular warfare. Lastly, analyze how leaders may have to adjust their leadership attribute of character during irregular warfare. Your analysis must include examples of real-world/life events that support your conclusions. The paper will be in APA 7 format, and you must include a title and reference page. You do not need a thesis statement; however, you must present a PURPOSE statement. It must appear in the last one or two sentence(s) of the introduction paragraph. (Ex: “The purpose of this paper is…”). You must include a minimum of four references with appropriate in text citations. More references may lead to a higher score. You must write your paper using the third-person narrative mode (Do not use the first-person or second-person narrative modes for this paper.) and include examples of real-world events or experiences to support your conclusions. You must review the grading rubric to ensure you addressed all your writing requirements. The paper will have 1,000 to 2,000 words of content (does not include the title and reference pages). DO NOT use pictures, diagrams, charts, or sketches within the body of the paper. You will use Times New Roman, 12-font, and double-spaced. Submit the Quoted Material Spreadsheet with this assessment.

NOTE – this request is ONLY for pages 6 & 7 to the attached document provided: (1) REVIEW each comment within the document and MAKE proper changes/edits/additions as requested by Darcel Brady – after each item is completed, RESOLVE the thread and ACCEPT all deletions or additions. (2) Use citations ONLY from peer reviewed research articles (ANY YEAR) with specific details supporting statements. (3) Write in past tense when citing sources AND review this paper to make sure it is written as such for all citations already included …example “Perry (2017) indicates that Black women’s leadership is grounded” should be “Perry (2017) indicated”. (4) DO NOT USE filler words such as Furthermore, For instance etc.. (5) Provide a resource page for all citations ADDED into the document.
NOTE also: references are included at the end of the document for your convenience