Discussion 1: "Change"

• In the lecture, we discussed change agents and those that sabotage an effort for change.

Answer both questions below.

Question A

• Describe someone you have worked with past or present that you consider a change agent and provide examples of what contributed to your view.

Question B

• Have you encountered a situation where a manager was resistant to change?
• Share your perspective regarding a decision where you or a co-worker presented an idea to a manager that was not implemented.
• How did the decision make you feel?
• Looking back, was the decision justified? Why or why not?

Discussion 2: "Self-Management Tools"

• You learned about self-management. You were introduced to techniques that will help you grow as a graduate students. Reflect upon your learning this term to define where you feel you will be successful as a graduate student. What obstacles do you feel you might face as a graduate student? What methods will you use to help overcome the obstacles? What self-management tools will you use to promote success as a graduate student?

Your initial response should be a minimum of 150 words. Your work should be in your own words and should include research to support your response. Be sure to avoid Wikipedia as a resource as this is not a reliable source. Include your resources at the end of your response. Once you have completed your response, you will want to respond to at least two of your peers.