LEADERSHIP: Case Analysis: Superintendent Briggs Is Busy Creating Visions Today

Case Analysis

In completing this activity, you will demonstrate the ability to analyze a case and draw lessons for leadership practice.

Strategic leadership involves the ability to anticipate, envision, maintain flexibility, and empower others to create strategic change. Organizational leadership focuses on the ability to provide the tools for the organization to be effective.

Read the Case Problem, "Superintendent Briggs Is Busy Creating Visions Today" on p. 444 of your textbook. Then, respond to the following:

•As a strategic leader, what error might Mary Briggs be making?

•Using the case and your organization as a frame of reference, discuss the role of the strategic and organizational leader in creating a strategic culture for innovation and developing a learning organization.

•What do you think your organization can learn from this case? Recommend at least one measure that can be implemented to create an atmosphere of learning and innovation in your organization.

Be certain to integrate the readings and research from the online library to support your opinions. You must cite your sources in text and include multiple references in addition to the textbook for your initial response and your replies.

By Day 4 of the week: Post your primary response.

By Day 7 of the week: Respond to two or more of your colleagues' postings in one or more of the following ways:

•Address a colleague's analysis and evaluation of the topic(s).

•Expand or remark upon a colleague's integration of relevant resources.

•Answer question(s) posed by your colleague(s) for further discussion.

•Link a colleague's posting to other postings or to course materials and concepts, where appropriate and relevant.

•Extend or constructively challenge your colleagues' work.

Evaluation

This discussion will be graded using a rubric. Please review this rubric prior to beginning your work. View the rubric by clicking on the gear icon Image of gear Iconat the top right side of this page or on the Course Rubrics page within the Start Here module. All discussions combined are worth 20% of your final course grade.

Keep the following points in mind:

•Analysis of the case is comprehensive and shows application of theories.

•Application of conclusions drawn from the case to own organization is plausible.

A1: Final Project: Preparation 3

Continue to work on your Final Project. Review the information you gathered about your selected organization. Write an evaluation of the leadership. Write a paper addressing the following:

•Leadership theories applied to the organization and its difficulties

•Evaluation of the leadership of the organization

Evaluation

Keep the following points in mind:

•Relevant theoretical perspectives are correctly applied to the organization and its difficulties.

•Evaluation of the leadership is based on theory and research information.

A2: Midterm Exam 3

The midterm exam is based on all the material covered so far in the course. Review all the readings as you prepare to write the exam.

Review the following essay questions. Write all the answers in a Word document and submit it below. Be sure to follow APA style.

1.How do leaders capitalize on the potential advantages that diversity brings to the workplace?

2.There is an increase in business being conducted virtually (over the Internet). Why is it important for leaders to understand cross-cultural differences in this environment?

3.How do leaders motivate a multi-generational and/or multi-cultural workplace?

4.Compare and contrast three business strategies. What are the pros, cons, and challenges for implementation?

5.Discuss SWOT analysis and how it is used in business strategy.

Compose your work in a .doc or .docx file type using a word processor (such as Microsoft Word, etc.) and save it frequently to your computer. For those assignments that are not written essays and require uploading images or PowerPoint slides, please follow uploading guidelines provided by your instructor.

Evaluation

This assignment will be graded using the rubric displayed below. Please review this rubric prior to beginning your work. You can also access the rubric on the Course Rubrics page within the Start Here module. This assignment is worth 15% of your final course grade.

Keep the following points in mind:

•Answers show comprehension and application of theories and models.

•Arguments are well developed, with statements supported by reasons, research information, and examples where appropriate.

•Research is relevant to the topics and sources are correctly cited in APA style.

-BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT: M4, D1 (GOAL SETTING):

In this activity, we will discuss what a goal is and some best practices for goal setting. What do you hope to accomplish? Is there a plan in development? If you have a plan, could you make any adjustments?

Would you consider a different approach than the one listed in your plan? Do you have the required resources?

Is each step clearly defined? These are important questions that need to be explored in order to flesh out our goals and identify the most efficient route to achieving them.

For this discussion, you will first need to define what a goal is and provide a comprehensive example of a goal. It is important that you not only understand what a goal is, but how to develop one. Please review the following list of best practices of goal setting:

•Performance goals are aligned with organizational goals.

•Goals include specific guidance on how to accomplish them.

•Achievement of performance goals is used to drive subsequent assignments.

•Employees and managers consider current performance, individual desires, and department needs when developing a goal.

•Goals are communicated to the project management team.

In your initial response:

•After reviewing these best practices, develop two of your own best practices related to goal setting.

•Provide evidence-based rationale for why you think your chosen best practices are valid.

In response to your classmates, be sure to:

•Respond to someone who has chosen different best practices than yours.

•Provide feedback on these best practices. ?Do you agree with them? Why or why not?

?Is there anything you would add to their chosen best practices? Why or why not?

Use the EC Library resources to properly cite your work:

•APA Format Tip Sheet [PDF, 176.82 KB]

•Citing Sources

•Plagiarism & Copyright

Review the SBT Discussion Rubric located in the "Start Here-Course Information" section of the course for more information on grading criteria. Please review the rubric carefully so you are familiar with the expectations of the activity.

-M4, A1 (Process Improvement Plan: Goals and Objectives):

For this part of your process improvement plan, determine your process's goals and objectives. Keep in mind that your goals should be specific, realistic, and include a deadline. The board and stakeholders will need to know when the new process or revised process will be fully integrated. This will also help you to stay on track throughout the process.

For this part of your process improvement plan, use what you learned in the module and the discussion to apply depth and critical thinking; go beyond the surface and delve deeper. Really demonstrate the value of the process that you proposed in Module 3.

Highlight what your new process will accomplish, including:

a.What do you hope to accomplish by implementing the new process?.

b.When specifically do you plan to fully integrate the new process? Create a timeline..

c.Specifically demonstrate the value of your process to the organization..

d.Explain how your chosen management theories helped you develop the goals and objectives..

Things to Remember!

•Your paper should be at least one-and-a-half pages in length, not counting a cover or reference page..

•Justify your recommendations by including in-text citations and references..

•Format following APA guidelines.