PSYC 3012Week 3 Assignment PowerPoint PresentationP.docx

PSYC 3012
Week 3: Assignment
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Leadership Development Plan MBA 610
This Leadership Development Plan serves as your road map for
short-term training and development activities that will enhance
your leadership competencies. You will review, revise, and
update your plan several times during the course of your MBA
degree program at UMUC.
Your name: Danielle Balson
Your current job title: Center Leader
Long-Term Career Goal Make sure your goal is SMART:
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-bound.
In the next five years, my career objective is becoming a project
manager trainer in a global company. I look forward to being
able to train all new and subordinate officers within the shortest
time frame possible to enable my employer to attain the set
goals of the company. My goal is that in the next 3-5 years, I
would be able to identify training needs that fit my employing
firm and be sure that the needs are significant.

Short-Term Skills Development NeedsWhat skills will you need
to acquire to achieve your long-term career goal?
My leadership skills training and development goals for the next
1 to 2 years are to
1. Ability to learn about new developments in my area of
specialization.
2. Be able to conduct job-related research and present findings
to workmates and the manager.
3. Ability to learn about new and upcoming technologies,
systems, and processes in my area of profession.
4. Ability to establish excellent working relationships with the
subordinate officers.
Signature Danielle Balson Date 20160117
Short-Term Leadership Skills Development Goal 1
Complete the following table with the details of your plan for
Goal 1 above.
Training & developmental activities toward Goal 1
Examples:
· Attend a conference on ethical leadership
· Read a book on the importance of cultural competence in my
industry
· Learn several key phrases in a new language
Target completion date / actual completion date
Set your target dates at the outset.
Update with actual dates when you have completed each task.
Resources & costs
What costs are associated with completing this activity?
What resources will you use to cover those costs?
Expected outcomes/measures
How will you know you have succeeded? How will you
demonstrate your acquired competency? How might someone
else be able to validate your new competency?
Do field research to come up with new work styles of
leadership.

Target:1/20/17
Actual:4/30/17
The resources needed include other companies’ information,
business articles, questionnaires, and the internet. The costs to
be incurred are research costs, transport costs, and other sundry
expenses associated with the study.
Ability to conduct deep research on a technological issue and
come up with valuable findings on how to resolve the problem.
Have the insight to take on new challenges in project
management as far as short term assignments are concerned.
Educate my colleagues on information system techniques such
that they comment positively on my experience in research
analysis.
Attend both international and local seminars, workshops, and
conferences to learn new advancements in the industry.
Target:2/28/17
Actual:3/10/17
Attending seminars requires various resources which include;
stationeries, some section of subordinates, and technological
know-how. The costs to be incurred include transport costs,
accommodation allowances, and conference fees.
Offer practical skill based training to the subordinates which is
less costly and time-saving. Ability to debrief the conference
experience to the others and discuss what you learned with
clarity and accuracy. Ability to apply the skills and knowledge
drawn from the conference in establishing effective work
procedures.
Pursue accreditations, certificates, and other professional
credentials through educational programs to learn how to
implement change management.
Target:3/16/17
Actual:7/26/17
Continuing professional courses require resources such as
availability of fees sponsorship by the firm, time support, and
stationery such as books. The costs to be incurred include
college cost, time, and consumption expenditures.

Ability to multitask and do more than one duty at a time.
Ability to assist the organization work excellently on real
challenges and under dilemma circumstances. Ensure that all
programs run in good order and to the same direction with
accuracy and clarity. For the colleagues, they should be able to
consult me under conditions of complexity and difficulty and
expect the right response from me on how to resolve the matter.
Goal 2 above.
Resources & costs
Attending seminars and workshops to learn research importance
for an organization.
Target:1/27/17
Actual:3/3/17
For completion of this goal, several subordinate officers from
every department will be needed. Other resources required will
be stationeries, time consciousness, and technological devices
such as Tablets. The costs to be incurred are seminars fee,
expenditures on stationery and Tablets.
Ability to support the other subordinates in gaining and learning
useful research skills. Be able to take on responsibilities beyond
the scope of my current professional level. The members who
did not participate in the program expect me to deliver easier
methods of finding work processes. I would come up with
research recommendations that would help the organization as a
whole reach the next level.
Read from the internet the importance of cultural diversity
within the workplace.
Target:1/22/17

Actual:1/25/17
Conducting research on the web will be less costly in terms of
time and costs. The resources time will be not more than a
week; other resources include internet facilities. The costs to be
incurred include internet charges.
Designing the company's website where everyone who wants to
access the company's information may simply get it from the
web. From the website, people from diverse cultures would be
able to submit their tastes and preferences. I want the
organization to recommend me as the best field researcher and
analysts on cultural diversity for the employees and its
customers.
Learn about new developments in my field to improve on my
existing research skills.
Target:1/25/17
Actual:2/17/17
To learn about new technologies in the industry will be costly.
Such resources as Tablets, computers and the internet will be
needed to facilitate this process. The costs to be incurred
include field research costs, technologically related expenses,
training costs, and compliance fee by the trainers.
Ability to update the firm's systems with respect to the current
technological changes in the sector. In the course of
implementing new technologies within the business, if it works
excellently I would know that I have learned something of
significance. The other workmate's ability to consult me in
areas of difficulty would show that they all have trust in by
skills and capability to handle any emerging challenge in the
organization.
Goal 3 above.

Resources & costs
Learn several key phases of implementing new technologies
within the organization
Target:2/17/17
Actual:2/24/17
This would require investment into new technologies and other
resources such as personal accounts of the business owner.
Human resources will also be needed in a good number so that
at least each department is represented. The costs to be incurred
include web design costs, printing business cards, employees’
allowances, and staffing agencies costs.
The ability to follow the outlined procedure of implementing
technological changes within the workplace and work processes.
I look forward to being able to model work designs that connote
to the laid strategies of the firm in the strategic plan. When the
other employees consult or seek advice on technological issues
from me, I believe I am doing something unique.
Learn the effects of technological change to organizational
success.
Target:2/24/17
Actual:2/24/17
First and foremost, all employees would be needed to attend the
seminar in groups. Emotional resources will also be essential so
that the organization maintains sanity and motivation in the
workplace. The important costs to be incurred are goodwill fee,
training fees, daily allowances, and time costs.
Ability to ensure that the organization keeps in pace with new
technological changes within the market. Be able to advise the
top management of the best information systems that should get
used in change management as far as technology is concerned.
Whenever the administration seeks help from me regarding
technology issues, I would believe they trust my skills.
Learn how to improve the existing skills.
Target:2/28/17
Actual:3/24/17

Human resources will be required since for the firm to improve
operations; each player needs to gain new skills. Financial
resources will also be incurred as far as training costs are
concerned. Educational resources will also be critical since as
front line project managers, innovation is crucial. The costs to
be incurred relate to financial, educational, and human
resources as seen above.
The ability to go an extra mile by being creative and innovative
of new project management approaches. Be able to multi-task
on various roles in the workplace. Be fully diverse on the entire
job of the company. Ability to get consulted in various areas of
specialization would mean that I possess additional skills in
project management.
Goal 4 above.
Resources & costs
Learn how to coordinate events organized and sponsored by the
organization.
Target:3/1/17
Actual:3/5/17
The resources needed include financial resources of
sponsorship, time resources, and the ability to interpret and
learn technological approaches of events coordination. The
costs expected to be incurred time costs, support costs, events
organization costs, and law compliance expense.
Effective planning of events in a well organized and planned
manner. The ability to coordinate various activities in a timely
and measurable manner to minimize time costs. Capacity to
avoid mistakes in the coordination of events. For one to know
whether the management was impressed with his work, he or

she would be given the same task in future.
Learn how to communicate effectively to the subordinates and
the supervisors.
Target:1/31/17
Actual:2/2/17
This is a short event where time as a resource is minimal.
Stationeries are required as physical resources for the
participants to make short notes. The costs to be incurred
include feedback preparation costs, time costs, training costs,
and other allowances expenses incurred by the firm.
Ability to pass information in good order and flow such that the
ideas, opinions, and perceptions of every player in the firm are
considered in decision making. The subordinates ability to
freely communicate their suggestions to me would express that
they enjoy my moods and how I control myself.
Attend a seminar or a conference on ethical work relationships
and leadership.
Target:3/13/17
Actual:3/20/17
The seminar will take approximately one week and thus certain
resources such as time, stationery, and technology will be
required. These resources are costly to acquire. The other
possible costs to be incurred include conference fee, personal
emoluments costs, allowances, and compliance fees.
Ability to educate and teach other colleagues effective work
methods. The ability to point a valuable comparison on the
feedback obtained from employees survey whenever a
questionnaire is given. Be able to show integrity and
confidentiality of work to the top most management. The
management’s ability to trust me with confidential information
shows that I am applying effectively whatever I learned from
the seminar.
Sheet1Instructions: Review each item below and determine your

current level of proficiency and the importance the item has for
your career success. Use a scale of 1 to 7 (where 1 is low and 7
is high). See Part 1, Item 1 below for an example and then
overwrite with your own rating for this item. The gap for each
item will be automatically calculated.
Interpreting your results: In the example, the gap is -5. The
large negative number is indicative of an item where current
proficiency is low and career importance is high, so this might
be an item to address. If the gap was a large positive number
(e.g., 5), it would indicate that current proficiency was
relatively high and career importance was relatively low. In this
event, you would NOT want to pick the item as one to address.
Using a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is low and 7 is high, please
indicate your current level of proficiency with each of the
following.Using the same scale, select the number that best
represents how important each item is for your career
success.GapPart 1:Personal Leadership Assessment, Goal-
Setting, and Implementation1I am able to formulate a good
long-term career goal.27-52I am able to analyze my personal
knowledge proficiency. 03I am able to analyze my personal skill
proficiency.04I take actions to address self-identified areas of
strength or weakness.05I am able to formulate goals that meet
the SMART criteria to help me address areas of weakness or
strength.06I monitor, critically analyze, and record my progress
in taking actions and achieving goals.07I seek timely support
and feedback from others to help track my progress and achieve
my goals.0Self-Awareness08I know my areas of personal
strength in the workplace.09I understand how to leverage my
strengths to achieve success.010I know the things I need to
improve to be an effective leader.011I understand what I need
to do to make the improvements I believe are important for my
career success.012I recognize actions I can take to help improve
my leadership competencies.013I recognize how my behaviors
may impact others.0Others Awareness014I have a good
understanding of the needs of the people with whom I

work.015I have a good understanding of how others perceive me
at work.016I am interested in learning about the people with
whom I work.0Self-Management017I handle criticism without
becoming defensive.018I am calm under pressure. 019I use
personal failures as an opportunity for further growth and
development.020I manage stress well.021I typically see things
in a positive way.022I try to see and understand things from
others' perspectives.023I am a good listener.024I wait to form
judgments until I have all the needed information. 025When I
make a mistake I am not afraid to say so.0Management of
Others026I am able to relate well with peers in the
workplace.027I have good working relationships with those I
supervise.028I have good working relationships with those to
whom I report.00GAP for Leadership: Use your gap analysis to
identify and select one of the above upon which you will work
this semester.GAP 1 (Provide the number from column B and
the description from column C):Part 2:Situation Audit
(Project 1A)Using a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is low and 7 is
high, please indicate your current level of proficiency with each
of the following.Using the same scale, select the number that
best represents how important each item is for your career
success.Gap1I am able to explain my organization's mission,
vision, values, and core goals to people who are new to the
organization.02I am able to evaluate my organization's mission,
vision, values, and core goals and make recommendations for
improvements if needed.03I understand the concept of Valuable,
Rare, Inimitable, and Non-Substitutable Resources (VRIN) and
can identify them within my organization.04I am able to explain
my organization's current strategy to others.05I am able to
critically evaluate my organization's strategy.06I am able to
explain the pros and cons of alternative strategies my
organization might want to consider in light of its current
situation.07I am able to accurately explain my organization's
current structure.08I can discuss my organization's size and
understand the possible implications for organizational
performance.09I am able to explain the pros and cons of the

current organizational structure for achieving the mission,
vision, values, and core goals.010I am able to explain the
strategic and financial objectives my organization is using to
help achieve its strategy.011I am able to critically evaluate the
strategic and financial objectives and offer recommendations for
possible improvements.012I can identify and explain my
organization's core competencies.013I can explain how and why
each of my organization's core competencies might serve as a
source of competitive advantage.014I am able to explain how
and why resource-based theory is useful in understanding my
organization's critical resources.0Human Resources15I am able
to describe my organization's human resource management
system to those who are new to the organization.016I am able to
evaluate the human resource management system and identify
some aspects that may need improvements.017I am able to
explain my organization's performance management (PM)
system (including talent recruitment, onboarding, development,
and evaluation) to those who are new to the organization.018I
am able to identify potential strengths and weakness in the PM
system and make recommendations for possible
improvement.019I am able to analyze and explain the extent to
which my organization views its people as a source of
competitive advantage.0Financial Resources20I understand how
and why the information contained in my organization's
publicly available financial statements is helpful in explaining
its financial situation.021I know how to find the information I
need to identify typical accounting and financial management
issues when analyzing an organization's financial
statements.022I can explain the process used to develop my
organization's operating budget.023I can evaluate the extent to
which my organization's master and unit level budgets appear to
align with and support its mission, goals, vision, values and
objectives (MGVOs).0Technology Resources24I can evaluate
the extent to which my organization leverages the Internet as a
source of competitive advantage.025I am able to evaluate my
organization's use of an Intranet (or alternative tools for

internal collaboration and communication) and identify areas of
potential strength and weakness.026I can explain the process
used to develop my organization's strategic technology plan and
evaluate its alignment with the MGVOs.027I am able to explain
and evaluate my organization's technology governance
practices.028I am able to summarize my organization's current
situation with respect to the effective use of advanced
technologies.0Building and Equipment29I am able to summarize
my organization's physical plant and equipment.030I can
evaluate whether the plant and equipment are effectively
utilized.031I am able to evaluate whether there are physical
assets within the organization that need to be retired or
replaced.032I can explain the process used to develop my
organization's facilities plan and evaluate its alignment with the
MGVOs.033I am able to evaluate the adequacy of the physical
plant budget. 034I am able to determine whether there are
bottlenecks within my organization's operations.0For
Leadership EffectivenessManagement Styles and Control
Systems35I am able to identify the common managerial style
within my organization.036I can determine the possible causes
of the dominant managerial style, and discuss the likely
consequences of this style for my organization's MGVOs.037I
am able to identify the types of support provided by my
organization to its managers to enhance their knowledge, skills,
and abilities.038I am able to identify issues with managerial
effectiveness within my organization (if they exist). 039I am
able to recommend possible courses of action that my
organization's leadership might consider if issues with
managerial effectiveness are identified.040I am able to identify
the potential costs and benefits of my recommended courses of
action.041I am able to identify the major management control
systems in place within my organization, and determine whether
they help the organization achieve its MGVOs.0Organizational
Leadership42I am able to identify the roles and responsibilities
of my organization's leader. 043I am able to identify the power
sources upon which my organization's leader relies. 044I am

able to analyze the implications for the organization of the
power sources utilized by my organization's leader. 045I am
able to identify the major factors that limit the ability of my
organization's leader to exercise his/her power.046I am able to
identify the influence tactics upon which my organization's
leader usually relies, and discuss the implications for
performance (of the leader and the organization). 047I am able
to recognize how my organization's leader handles
organizational politics, and discuss the implications for
performance (of the leader and the organization). 048I am able
to identify the approaches to conflict (organizational and/or
interpersonal) used by my organization's leader, and discuss the
implications.049I am able to analyze whether my organization's
leader is an effective decision maker.050I am able to assess the
ability of my organization's leader to create and nurture
relationships with peers and with followers that contribute to
success, both individual and organizational.051I am able to
identify whether my organization's leader uses a transactional or
transformational leadership style and discuss the
implications.052I am able to assess whether the behaviors,
decisions, and actions of my organization's leader contribute
positively to the MGVOs and reputation of the
organization.0Governance53I am able to describe the
governance structure in place within my organization.054I am
able to determine whether the current structure ensures
independent and expert oversight and review of major
organizational decisions.055I am able to determine whether my
organization has provided appropriate protection against
arbitrary, capricious, and/or unethical behavior on the part of
leaders and managers.056I am able to assess whether the current
management, leadership and governance are effective.057I am
able to assess whether any recent changes (management,
leadership and/or governance) within my organization have had
positive measurable effects.0Learning Organizations58If they
exist, I am able to describe the metrics related to my
organization's commitment to learning.059I am able to

determine whether the metrics (if present) align with and
support the organization’s MGVOs.060I am able to determine
the extent to which the metrics are being used to review
performance and to make needed changes.061I am able to assess
whether my organization is committing the resources and
leadership attention required to create a sustainable learning
organization.062I am able to describe my organization's
experience with implementing significant changes over the past
five years.063I am able to determine which change model(s)
best describe my organization's experience with implementing
significant change.064I am able to determine the lessons my
organization’s leaders and managers should take from past
change experiences to help ensure success for the future.065I
feel able to complete a preliminary situation audit for my
organization and to identify specific things that require
leadership attention.0GAP for Situation Audit: Use your gap
analysis to identify and select one of the above upon which you
will work this semester.Gap 2 (Provide the number from column
B and the description from column C):Using a scale of 1 to 7,
where 1 is low and 7 is high, please indicate your current level
of proficiency with each of the following.Using the same scale,
select the number that best represents how important each item
is for your career success.GapPart 3:Organization Culture,
Climate, and Ethical Decisions(Project 1B)1I am able to find
good research sources and then create an annotated resource
list. 02I am a strong critical thinker and use this skill
consistently in my work and writing.03I understand the concept
of evidence-based management and am able to determine
whether my organization uses this approach.0Organizational
Culture4I am able to define organizational culture. 05I can
evaluate my organization's culture.06I am able to assess the
effects culture has on my organization’s ability to achieve its
MGVOs.07I understand how country cultural differences may
affect my organization.0Organizational Climate 8I can explain
the characteristics of a healthy organizational climate. 09I can
objectively evaluate my organization's climate and recommend

changes if needed.010I can recognize the types of conflict
organizations experience and how they may affect my
organization's success.0Business Ethics11I am able to assess
whether my organization's leaders make ethical decisions.012I
am able to determine whether my organization places sufficient
emphasis on ethical and caring behavior.0Organizational
Behavior13I understand how and why the study of
organizational behavior contributes useful information for
managers and/or leaders.0GAP for Culture, Climate, and Ethical
Decisions: Use your gap analysis to identify and select one of
the above upon which you will work this semester.Gap 3
(Provide the number from column B and the description from
column C):Using a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is low and 7 is high,
please indicate your current level of proficiency with each of
the following.Using the same scale, select the number that best
represents how important each item is for your career
success.GapPart 4:Virtual Teams(Project 1C)Team
Organization1I know how to structure a virtual team (or teams)
for optimal effectiveness.02I am able to manage a virtual team
(or teams) for optimal effectiveness.03I can discuss the
potential benefits and challenges of utilizing virtual teams.04I
understand the principles that should be applied in creating an
effective team agreement.05I know how to create a project work
plan to support the successful completion of a team
project.0Team Types and Principles6I can explain the possible
types of teams that can be utilized.07I am aware of the general
principles that are important for leading and managing a virtual
team.08I can identify the challenges associated with having a
geographically dispersed team.09I can offer potential solutions
to the challenges of being a geographically dispersed team.010I
can explain the "follow the sun" work model.011I can determine
whether the "follow the sun" model would be appropriate in a
given set of circumstances.0Team Composition12I can explain
the benefits and issues associated with team size.013I can
explain how team composition (especially homogeneity and
heterogeneity) effects team success.014I can discuss the various

roles that team members need to fill in order for the team to be
successful.015I know how team leadership differs from other
forms of leadership within an organization.016I can identify the
team leadership model that would work best in my
organization.0Personality and Personality Assessments17I
understand the effects that different personality traits can have
on team dynamics.018I am able to identify some assessments
that might provide me with useful insights into my own
personality.019I am able to identify some assessments that
might help team members gain a better understanding of one
another.020I can explain how teams develop and understand the
implications for teams within my organization.0Country
Cultural Differences21I understand country cultural differences
and can explain the impact they have on an organization that
operates globally. 022I can make recommendations for
handling cultural differences within a virtual team. 0Group
Decision-Making23I have a good understanding of how
decisions are made within teams.0Training and Technology24I
am able to identify the best information and communication
technologies for use within virtual teams.025I can make
recommendations for the types of training that would be most
beneficial to high-functioning virtual teams. 026I know how to
conduct a cost-benefit analysis to determine whether my
recommendations are sound.0Team Management27I understand
the options available for managing virtual teams within my
organization.0GAP for Virtual Teams: Use your gap analysis to
identify and select one of the above upon which you will work
this semester.Gap 4 (Provide the number from column B and the
description from column C):

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