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This document outlines communication and decision-making exercises for a team or group. It discusses identifying biases in team communication, providing examples. It also tasks examining communication failures and potential causes, discussing preventative measures. Additionally, it defines groupthink and its symptoms and asks whether individuals or groups make better decisions, when each would be more effective, justifying the response.

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Communication and Team Decision Making
Part 1:
Sharpening the Team Mind: Communication and Collective
Intelligence
A. List and describe the biases in team communication found
at the beginning of Chapter 6 in the textbook. Give an example
from your own experience of each of these biases. (describe the
situation and the outcome)
B. Revisit communication failure examples in Exhibit 6-1.
Identify the possible causes of communication or decision-
making failure in each example, and, drawing on the
information presented in the chapter, discuss measures that
might have prevented problems from arising within each team’s
communication system.
Part 2:
Team Decision-Making: Pitfalls and
Solution
s
A. Define group think. What are the key symptoms of
groupthink?

B. Do you think that individuals or groups are better decision-
makers? Justify your choice. In what situations would
individuals be more effective decision-makers than groups, and
in what situations would groups be better than individuals?

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Competency Apply data analytic methodologies to diverse populations to address population health needs. Scenario You have assessed your local population health needs and identified data sources and data sets that are needed to help providers make immediate gains in patient outcomes. Your health systems Board of Directors is requesting that you develop a high-level population health management program dashboard.For this assessment, you need to assess local population health needs and identify data sources and data sets that are needed to help providers make immediate gains in patient outcomes. It is a major undertaking to plan, design, and implement a robust PHM. Therefore, your health systems Board of Directors is requesting that you develop 1-2 page high-level population health management program dashboard. In this dashboard, list the health needs based on the community needs assessment and the critical data sources and data sets needed for the population health management program your health system is planning to launch. Instructions Using the information from the modules 01, 02, and 03 summative assessments, construct a dashboard that lists the health needs based on the community needs assessment that was performed and the critical data sources and data sets needed for the population health management program your health system is planning to launch. Resources Below is a list of resources that you can review to learn more about how to construct an executive dashboard.Byrnes, J. (2012). Driving value: solving the issue of data overload with an executive dashboard . Healthcare Financial Management: Journal Of The Healthcare Financial Management Association, 66(10), 116.Ballou, B., Heitger, D. L., & Donnell, L. (2010). Creating effective dashboards . Strategic Finance, 91(9), 27-32Ghazisaeidi, M., Safdari, R., Torabi, M., Mirzaee, M., Farzi, J., & Goodini, A. (2015). Development of performance dashboards in healthcare sector: Key practical issues . Acta Informatica Medica, 23(5), 317-321.Rosow, E., Adam, J., Coulombe, K., Race, K., & Anderson, R. (2003). Virtual instrumentation and real-time executive dashboards. Solution s for health care systems . Nursing Administration Quarterly, 27(1), 58-76. .

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Competency Assess the development of societal standards in relation to social media and how this can alter social norms in everyday life. Instructions The prevalence of social media has had a huge impact on society in the area of how we tend to relate to each other and on what is considered to be normal in general. Taking a look at the ways in which social media changes attitudes and "norms" makes for an interesting study, and one that is applicable to understanding how society is slowly changing over time. For this assignment, you will first conduct your own research on the effects of social media on societal norms (Part 1), then you will examine what has been found through previous research conducted by others (Part 2). Part 1: Compare and contrast the attitudes of two cohorts of people; one that consists of five people that rarely use social media and one cohort of five people that uses social media 2 or more hours a day. Create a list of five people that you know that use social media at least 2 or more hours per day. This group of people will make up your first cohort. Then create a list of five people that you know that either do not use social media or use it very rarely. Take into account age when creating the cohorts, and try to keep the ages as similar as possible between the cohorts. Keeping a certain level of consistency in the two cohorts will help to negate the potential effects of generational differences. Provide a brief description of each of the ten people you are going to interview divided into their respective cohorts. In other words, list the five people in the social media at least 2 or more hours a day, and provide a brief description of each along with why you chose them. Then provide a list of the five people that rarely or never use social media, and provide a brief description of each along with why you chose them. Interview the participants to learn the similarities and differences between the two cohorts as it relates to attitudes, lifestyles, and relationships. Write a two-page paper comparing and contrasting what you learned about the two cohorts. Be sure to relate your findings to cultivation theory and socialization theory in the paper. Part 2: Now you will compare your research with research findings through previous research conducted by others. Look up at least 3 articles in the Rasmussen Library that relate to the topic of social media and its impact on society. You are not limited to articles that are strictly written on the specific topic of social media and norms. Articles that are covering social media and society are available from a wide number of angles. After studying these articles, write a two-page paper on what you learned on the topic of social media and its potential impact on societal attitudes, customs, and norms. .

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Competency Analyze the evolution of social media standards and practices and how it relates to the potential need for regulation of social media, along with ethical concerns. Instructions Many people get all or most of their news from social media. For this project, we are going to be analyzing the content of several social media sites from major news sources, paying particular attention to social media standards, practices, and regulation. Where do you get your news? Start by going to one major news site's FACEBOOK page (CNN, MSNBC, FOX, etc.) Try another different news site's TWITTER feed, and third choose another social media site such as Reddit, Pinterest, or another (preferably one you use, if there is one). Analyze the sites in a 3-5 page total paper. In your analysis, be sure to include the following: General introduction to your thoughts on the social media you studied Several social media practices you observed (e.g., what gets the most interaction?) Examples of regulation of social media and discussion of such regulation (Is it good, bad, or indifferent? How could circumstances change the situation?) Analysis of ethical concerns (e.g., can you see examples of bias?) What is the culture of each site – how do users seem to respond to questionable items? (Is racism or open mocking ignored or pursued?) Conclusion of your findings .

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Competency Analyze leadership and management roles in change management Evaluate different change management models. Examine various roles in change management. Analyze methods for understanding and mapping change in an organization. Critique strategies for removing barriers to change. Examine leadership's role in executing successful change. Instructions Delta Pacific Case Study You serve as the change leader for Delta Pacific Company (DPC). Up until this point, the organizational culture has been one of a traditional culture as the company had a manufacturing environment.DPC has undergone an extensive change from manufacturing to consulting, including new employee roles and responsibilities, training, and resources. However, there have been organizational barriers and employee resistances to the changes, resulting in a declining profitability.You have decided to design a Change Leadership Strategy plan to present to the leaders of DPC to meet their goal of changing the culture from the more traditional manufacturing environment to one of a contemporary consulting environment. To complete your Leading Change Plan, please include the following: Identify the problems facing Delta Pacific. Analysis the different roles leaders and managers use for successful implementation of change. Discuss the roles and responsibilities of leading team members for change. Compare and contrast advantages and disadvantages of two (2) popular change models. Discuss at least three (3) similarities and three (3) differences of change models. Select one (1) model that you feel best compliments your strategy. Explain how the change model you selected to use will ensure the most effective and efficient process of changing an organizational culture. Discuss at least two (2) strategies for overcoming barriers to change. Discuss the behaviors that Delta Pacific leaders need to exhibit to ensure a positive and successful cultural shift for the long-term. Provide an APA formatted title page and attribution for credible references used in the development of content ideas following academic guidelines. .

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Competency Analyze financial statements to assess performance and to ensure organizational improvement and long-term viability . Scenario In an ongoing effort to explore the feasibility of expanding services into rural areas of the state, leadership at Memorial Hospital has determined that conducting a review of its financial condition will be essential to ensuring the organization’s ability to successfully achieve its expansion goals. Instructions The CFO has provided you with a copy of the organization’s financial statements . This information will be critical in evaluating the organization’s financial capacity to support the proposed expansion of services into the rural areas of the state.You are asked to review these financial statements (which include the Income Statement, Statement of Cash Flows, and the Balance Sheet) and prepare an executive summary outlining the financial strength of the organization and evidence to support the expansion. Your executive summary should include the following: An overview of the issue. A review of critical financial ratios (Liquidity, Solvency, Profitability, and Efficiency) based on financial statements. Inferences of forecasts, estimates, interpretations, and conclusions based on the key ratios. Provide a recommendation based on ration analysis. *****See attached balance sheet .

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Competency Checklist and Professional Development Resources An important and yet often overlooked function of leadership in an early childhood program is the ability to positively influence the people in the program. For this group assignment, consider the characteristics of a leader who can support and lead teachers in reflective teaching. This type of self-reflection is the first step to understanding how a supervisor supports teachers to accomplish their goals through mentoring. For this assignment, your group will need to address the following two components: Part 1 : Consider the following question as your group completes the competency checklist below: What might be evidence that a teacher leader possesses the competence to also be a mentor? You are encouraged to evenly divide the competencies among your group, so that each member contributes to providing brief examples of interactions while highlighting the characteristic(s) that demonstrates each competency. While this portion can be completed independently, you should then collaborate to ensure that each group member provides feedback before submitting the full collaborative document. competency checklist Part 2: Professional Development Resources Document –Early childhood programs have numerous curriculum options which may contribute to a need to support teachers and staff in a curriculum context they are not familiar with. Therefore, as we prepare to support protégés, we can refer to the National Association of the Education of Young Children core standards for professional development, to promote the use of best practices. These six core standards, briefly describe what early childhood professionals should know and be able to do. After reading each of the NAEYC Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation Programs (Links to an external site.) , focus on the first four standards: STANDARD 1. PROMOTING CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING STANDARD 2. BUILDING FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS STANDARD 3. OBSERVING, DOCUMENTING, AND ASSESSING TO SUPPORT YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES STANDARD 4. USING DEVELOPMENTALLY EFFECTIVE APPROACHES Directions: Each group will be assigned a different standard and each member will add at least one resource (such as yearly conferences, websites, leaders in the field, articles, blogs, etc.) that support that specific core standard. The resources will be organized on the attached Google Spreadsheet (which will also record who is submitting each resource). Through this group and class collaborative effort, you will be able to add resources from multiple perspectives that you can later include in your own mentoring portfolio.Be sure to include any relevant information and the following: the APA citation (article) or organization name/contact information (address, phone number, website). a brief description of their services in supporting early childhood professionals in their own growth and development. R.

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Competencies Determine the historical impact of art on modern culture, society, and the workplace. Identify the role of music, poetry, prose, and visual art in the modern world and workplace. Utilize art elements in real-world contexts and the workplace. Apply strategies for evaluating different art forms in various contexts. Explain how art contributes to problem solving skills and idea creation in personal and professional experience. Identify how art benefits wellness and creativity in the community and workplace. Scenario You are an independent contractor who has been hired by a multinational technology company to increase productivity at one branch office. The location in question is failing miserably and your contract with this company is a last ditch effort to bring this location’s productivity up, or else it will be shut down. The designers haven’t submitted a good, usable design to headquarters in months.When you begin your work figuring out what’s going wrong, you immediately see many red flags. Records show that employees call in sick frequently, come in late, leave early, and several complaints between employees have been filed by Human Resources.When you visit the office, you are immediately struck by what a dismal environment you see. Florescent lights flicker over beige cubicles, ambient noise of machines buzzing and phones ringing fills your ears, and employees look bored and tired. You notice only one communal work space piled over with old projects and clutter. The supply room is sparse. The break room is small and cluttered, and nobody is using it.You decide to interview employees and learn some alarming information; employees mostly work alone, do not seem to know each other well, some outright dislike one another, they report having no fun or enjoyment while at work, and some suffer chronic work-related health problems such as migraines and back pain. You notice wonderful diversity among employees, yet nobody seems to appreciate or understand the unique perspectives of their colleagues.It is clear to you that this office is not conducive to the kind of creative collaboration necessary to pull it out of its slump. Using what you know about the importance of art in the world and workplace, you will come up with a plan to solve these problems. Instructions Assemble a portfolio of recommendations on how to turn this office from a non-productive location to a creative hub of productivity.Portfolio should include the following parts: Part 1 Compose an introduction (1-2 paragraphs) indicating the historical impact of art on modern culture, society, and the workplace. Part 2 Create an infographic on how to use the arts to promote the following within the company: Collaboration between colleagues Multiculturalism/diversity Community engagement Part 3 Construct a visual model using diagram software of the ideal creative workspace that includes the following areas: A space for individual work A space for collabo.

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