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The document is a group project report for an organizational communication intervention conducted at the YWCA of Silicon Valley. It includes an introduction to the organization, description of the research methods used which involved interviewing 10 employees, findings from the research including areas for improvement, a literature review on external networking, conclusions focusing on improving supportive climate, and recommendations such as updating the website and breaking goals into smaller tasks.
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- 1. Of the Silicon Valley Service-Learning Group Project Organizational Communication Intervention By: Amy Marinakis (Group Leader) Roberto Araujo DaJuan Fisher Chelsea Gill Tyler Young
- 2. Contents • Introduction of theOrganization- by DaJuan • Description of the Research Methods - by Chelsea • Research Results & Findings - by DaJuan • Literature Review - Tyler • Research Conclusions - Amy • Action Plan and Recommendations - Roberto • Demographic Charts - Amy • Conclusion - Roberto
- 3. Introduction • Video • Organization Description ➡ WCA - Young Women’s Christian Y Association • Why The YWCA
- 4. Description of the Research Methods • Interview Guide - Organization Supportive Climate • Outlined 5 dimensions • 5 of us - 2 employees each. Total of 10 employees interviewed • Gather answers - sort through them • Analyzed the data
- 5. Research Results andFindings • Leaders are understanding • No improvement needed • Supportive Communication System • Trust in the Organization • Expectation needed to accomplish • Better advertisement, website update needed • Well-known Organization • Organization successful in helping women
- 6. Literature Review • ooks:Zaremba, Alan book & Bird Samuel B • our Most Important Insights: F I. External Networking - how it works II. xternal & Internal Networking - working E interdepently III. External Networking - Strong ties & maintaining it IV. External Networking - trust and loyalty
- 7. Research Conclusions • Focal Area:Supportive Climate - SCOPE • Supportiveness at YWCA • Credibility at the YWCA • Openness at the YWCA • Participation at the YWCA • Emphasis on high performance at the YWCA
- 8. Action Plan and Recommendations • External Networking - Website ➡ Surveying • Participation - it can improve ➡ Incentives ➡ Internal or one-on-one meetings ➡ uggestion box S • Performance Goals - ➡ Breaking down goals into smaller goals ➡ Small incentives/praise - make it fun
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- 10. Conclusions • Description of theResearch Methods • Research Results & Findings • Literature Review • Research Conclusions • Action Plan and Recommendations • Demographic Charts • We are now ready for questions, comments or concerns.
- 11. References • Bird, S. Sensemaking and Identity, The Interconnection of Storytelling and Networking in a Women’s Group of a Large Corporation. University of South Australia. Journal of Business Communication, Vol. 44 (4), p311-339. Retrieved November 21, 2008, EBSCO. San Jose State Library Online. www.sjsulib.org. • Zaremba, Alan Jay. Organizational Communication, Foundations for Business and Collaboration. 2006. 2nd Edition, Thomson, South-Western. • YWCA-Silicon Valley. Thanks to their management and staff for their collaboration
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