Consensus Model Discussion
The Leadership Challenge
This week’s Exemplary Practice is Challenge the Process which has two components: Search for Opportunities and Experiment and Take Risks.
The Week 5 Reading Assignment is:
- Read the Challenge the Process section (Chap 6&7) in the Leadership Challenge textbook
- Read Chap 6 in the Leadership Challenge Workbook
- Review the resources on Virtues and Virtuous Leadership.
- Review the Seven Strategies for Character Development. I expect students to refer to this document frequently. In the second paper below, I expect students to choose and discuss at least two “strategies” which were used to assist in accomplishing each virtue related task below. We will have dedicated class sessions to assist with this requirement.
The Week 5 Discussion Assignment is to discuss the topics of the Writing Assignment below.
The Week 5 Writing Assignment is a three-part assignment:
Part 1:
Complete the assignments for Chap 6 that are in the Workbook and submit to me. There is no target length for these answers. However, I do expect appropriate graduate level depth and breadth in your answers. Please submit your answers to the workbook questions to me as a Word document.
Part 2:\
The Leadership Challenge
Based upon your readings, activities, and answers to the questions in the workbook, do the following:
First, considering the following leadership practices that assist in Challenging the Process.
- “Seeking challenging opportunities to test skills.
- Challenging people to try new approaches.
- Actively searches for innovative ways to improve what we do.
- Asks “What can we learn?”.
- Identifying measurable milestones that keep projects moving forward.
- Taking initiative in identifying and responding to change.” (Kouzes and Posner, 2017)
Second, after considering the above leadership practices, write the Main Reflective Essay addressing these questions:
The Leadership Challenge
- Have you had a boss that acted in this manner? If yes discuss how did you respond to him/her. If no discuss how think you would have responded?,
- Please discuss whether or not these leadership actions are part of your leadership approach…and if not should they be…why or why not? ,
- Please discuss your motivations to Challenge the Process on behalf of your team members.,
- Please see the syllabus for the grading rubric.,
- Note: Please see the information in the syllabus for the grading rubric.,
Part 3
After considering the topic Challenge the Process, write a second reflective essay that identifies and discusses one related personal blind spot (relative to Challenging the Process) you have as a leader. This paper should be two pages.
Topic: Data Management and Analytics: Explore how enterprises use cloud-based data management and analytics tools to drive business decisions and gain competitive advantages.
Competitive advantages through cloud analytics:
Citation: Cooper, A. (2020). How Netflix Uses Big Data and Analytics to Drive Success. Forbes.
Increased agility and innovation:
Citation: Brynjolfsson, E., & McAfee, A. (2014). The Second Machine Age: Work, Progress, and Prosperity in a Time of Brilliant Technologies. W.W. Norton & Company.
Enhanced customer experience and personalization:
Citation: Davenport, T. H., & Harris, J. G. (2007). Competing on Analytics: The New Science of Winning. Harvard Business Review Press.
Strategic planning and market responsiveness:
Citation: Chen, H., Chiang, R. H., & Storey, V. C. (2012). Business Intelligence and Analytics: From Big Data to Big Impact. MIS Quarterly.
Challenges and Future Directions:
Data Management and Analytics
Data Governance and Ethical Considerations in Cloud Analytics,:
Citation: Smith, J. (2021). Data Governance in the Cloud: Best Practices and Tools. Tech Journal.,
The Role of AI and Machine Learning in Cloud Analytics:,
Citation: Brown L. (2020). AI and Machine Learning in Cloud Analytics. AI Today.,
Challenges and Risks in Cloud Analytics Adoption:,
Citation: White S. (2020). Overcoming Cloud Adoption Challenges: The GE Experience. Cloud Insights.,
Final Project Topic: (5 pages research paper)
Topic: Data Management and Analytics: Explore how enterprises use cloud-based data management and analytics tools to drive business decisions and gain competitive advantages.
Competitive advantages through cloud analytics:
Citation: Cooper, A. (2020). How Netflix Uses Big Data and Analytics to Drive Success. Forbes.
Increased agility and innovation:
Citation: Brynjolfsson, E., & McAfee, A. (2014). The Second Machine Age: Work, Progress, and Prosperity in a Time of Brilliant Technologies. W.W. Norton & Company.
Enhanced customer experience and personalization:
Citation: Davenport, T. H., & Harris, J. G. (2007). Competing on Analytics: The New Science of Winning. Harvard Business Review Press.
Data Management and Analytics
Strategic planning and market responsiveness:
Citation: Chen, H., Chiang, R. H., & Storey, V. C. (2012). Business Intelligence and Analytics: From Big Data to Big Impact. MIS Quarterly.
Challenges and Future Directions:
Data Governance and Ethical Considerations in Cloud Analytics:
Citation: Smith, J. (2021). Data Governance in the Cloud: Best Practices and Tools. Tech Journal.
The Role of AI and Machine Learning in Cloud Analytics:
Citation: Brown, L. (2020). AI and Machine Learning in Cloud Analytics. AI Today.
Challenges and Risks in Cloud Analytics Adoption:
Citation: White, S. (2020). Overcoming Cloud Adoption Challenges: The GE Experience. Cloud Insights.
Many articles and books provide Valuable Tips on Negotiation. An important part of your ongoing development as a strategic negotiator and leader is to stay up to date on current information in the field of study.
Using the South University online library databases, search for articles on negotiating tips or strategies. https://southuniversity-libguides-com.su.idm.oclc.org/home
You may also reference published books and university web pages on negotiation.
For the first paragraph of your post, identify two researched resources on negotiation. Provide a brief summary of the main point or perspective of each resource. Be sure to cite appropriately in APA.
For the subsequent paragraphs of your post, evaluate three to five tips, strategies, or skills referred to in your sources. Analyze why and how the tips, strategies, or skills might be beneficial for strategic negotiators using examples to illustrate your point.
Conclude your posting with a summary paragraph that synthesizes one or two key issues or points of your initial post.
Valuable Tips on Negotiation
Submission Details:
- Your initial post should be 1–2 pages (500–1,000 words) long. Cite any sources you use in APA format
- Each Covered Heading must contain 3+ credible cited sources and a conclusion summarizing talking points.
- Due by 3/13/25 at 3:30pm CST
Requirements:
- Make certain to include in text citations from your course text in addition to your outside leadership resources within your main post. This adds credibility to your argument.
[Textbooks]:
Lewicki, R., Saunders, D., & Barry, B. (2023). Negotiation (9th ed.). McGraw-Hill Higher Education. ISBN: 9781265608750
Lewicki, R., Barry, B., & Saunders, D. (2014). Negotiation: Readings, Exercises, and Cases (7th ed.). McGraw-Hill Learning Solutions. ISBN: 0077862422
- No plagiarism will be tolerated. Must be in 7th Edition APA format with cited sources within the last 5 years.
- No AI support, score must be 0% and less than < 10% score on Turnitin
Valuable Tips on Negotiation
Many articles and books provide valuable tips on negotiation. An important part of your ongoing development as a strategic negotiator and leader is to stay up to date on current information in the field of study.,
Using the South University online library databases search for articles on negotiating tips or strategies. https://southuniversity-libguides-com.su.idm.oclc.org/home,
You may also reference published books and university web pages on negotiation.,
For the first paragraph of your post identify two researched resources on negotiation. ,Provide a brief summary of the main point or perspective of each resource. Be sure to cite appropriately in APA.
For the subsequent paragraphs of your post, evaluate three to five tips, strategies, or skills referred to in your sources. Analyze why and how the tips, strategies, or skills might be beneficial for strategic negotiators using examples to illustrate your point.
Conclude your posting with a summary paragraph that synthesizes one or two key issues or points of your initial post.
Submission Details:
- Your initial post should be 1–2 pages (500–1,000 words) long. Cite any sources you use in APA format
- Each Covered Heading must contain 3+ credible cited sources and a conclusion summarizing talking points.
- Due by 3/13/25 at 3:30pm CST
Requirements:
Valuable Tips on Negotiation
- Make certain to include in text citations from your course text in addition to your outside leadership resources within your main post. This adds credibility to your argument.
[Textbooks]:
Lewicki, R., Saunders, D., & Barry, B. (2023). Negotiation (9th ed.). McGraw-Hill Higher Education. ISBN: 9781265608750
Lewicki, R., Barry, B., & Saunders, D. (2014). Negotiation: Readings, Exercises, and Cases (7th ed.). McGraw-Hill Learning Solutions. ISBN: 0077862422
- No plagiarism will be tolerated. Must be in 7th Edition APA format with cited sources within the last 5 years.
- No AI support, score must be 0% and less than < 10% score on Turnitin
Texas Hazard Mitigation Plan
Tasks: Your task is to create a power point presentation that examines the ways in which climate change has impacted the state of Texas
- Identify state of Texas Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) in the context of major storms.
- Define risk communication plan; and
- Develop your own risk communication plans and effectively communicate them in the power point presentation.
Changes that you must cover in the PowerPoint presentation are changes in precipitation, humidity, wind, and temperature. Your presentation must cover social and environmental risks and impacts, and you must integrate regional considerations including water supplies, food supplies and refugee movements. You should include the readily apparent adaptations or actions briefly that are taken likely to mitigate the impacts– but this is not the primary focus of the task.
The PowerPoint presentation must be a minimum of 10 slides (excluding title and reference pages). There shall be a minimum of 5 references.,
Tasks: Your task is to create a power point presentation that examines the ways in which climate change has impacted the state of Texas,
- Identify state of Texas Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) in the context of major storms.,
- Define risk communication plan,
- Develop your own risk communication plans and effectively communicate them in the power point presentation.
Changes that you must cover in the PowerPoint presentation are changes in precipitation, humidity, wind, and temperature. Your presentation must cover social and environmental risks and impacts, and you must integrate regional considerations including water supplies, food supplies and refugee movements. You should include the readily apparent adaptations or actions briefly that are taken likely to mitigate the impacts– but this is not the primary focus of the task.
The PowerPoint presentation must be a minimum of 10 slides (excluding title and reference pages). There shall be a minimum of 5 references.
Tasks: Your task is to create a power point presentation that examines the ways in which climate change has impacted the state of Texas
- Identify state of Texas Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) in the context of major storms.
- Define risk communication plan; and
- Develop your own risk communication plans and effectively communicate them in the power point presentation.
Changes that you must cover in the PowerPoint presentation are changes in precipitation, humidity, wind, and temperature. Your presentation must cover social and environmental risks and impacts, and you must integrate regional considerations including water supplies, food supplies and refugee movements. You should include the readily apparent adaptations or actions briefly that are taken likely to mitigate the impacts– but this is not the primary focus of the task.
The PowerPoint presentation must be a minimum of 10 slides (excluding title and reference pages). There shall be a minimum of 5 references.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Comparing Group, Family, and Individual Setting
There are significant differences in the applications of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for families and individuals. The same is true for CBT in group settings and CBT in family settings. In your role, it is essential to understand these differences to appropriately apply this therapeutic approach across multiple settings. For this Discussion, as you compare the use of CBT in individual, group, and family settings, consider challenges of using this approach with groups you may lead, as well as strategies for overcoming those challenges.
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
To prepare:
- Review the videos in this week’s Learning Resources and consider the insights provided on CBT in various settings. ,
By Day 3
Post an explanation of how the use of CBT in groups compares to its use in family or individual settings. ,Explain at least two challenges PMHNPs might encounter when using CBT in one of these settings., Support your response with specific examples from this week’s media and at least three peer-reviewed evidence-based sources., Explain why each of your supporting sources is considered scholarly and attach the PDFs of your sources.,
Upload a copy of your discussion writing to the draft Turnitin for plagiarism check., Your faculty holds the academic freedom to not accept your work and grade at a zero if your work is not uploaded as a draft submission to Turnitin as instructed.,
Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses.
By Day 6 of Week 1
Respond to at least two of your colleagues by recommending strategies to overcome the challenges your colleagues have identified. Support your recommendation with evidence-based literature and/or your own experiences with clients.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disordersLinks to an external site.(5th ed., text rev.). https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://dsm.psychiatryonline.org/doi/book/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425787
- “Culture and Psychiatric Diagnosis”
- Gehart, D. R. (2024). Mastering competencies in family therapy: A practical approach to theories and clinical case documentation. (4th ed.). Cengage Learning.
- Chapter 10, “Cognitive-Behavioral and Mindfulness-Based Couple and Family Therapies”
- Wheeler, K. (Ed.). (2020).Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse: A how-to guide for evidence-based practice (3rd ed.). Springer Publishing.
- Chapter 8, “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy”
- Chapter 21, “Psychotherapeutic Approaches with Children and Adolescents”
- 793–802 only
- Chapter 22, “Psychotherapy with Older Adults”
- 840–844 only
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy. (2018, June 7). CBT for couplesLinks to an external site. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZH196rOGsc
- MedCircle. (2019, December 13). What a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) session looks likeLinks to an external site. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-2WQF3SWwo
- PsychExamReview. (2019, April 30). Cognitive therapy, CBT, & group approaches (intro psych tutorial #241)Links to an external site. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2_NN1Q7Rfg
Review the video, Case Study Dev Cordoba. You will use this case as the basis of this Assignment.
Develop a Focused SOAP Note, including your differential diagnosis and critical-thinking process to formulate a primary diagnosis. Incorporate the following into your responses in the template:
- Subjective: What details did the patient provide regarding their chief complaint and symptomology to derive your differential diagnosis? What is the duration and severity of their symptoms? How are their symptoms impacting their functioning in life?
Case Study Dev Cordoba
- Objective: What observations did you make during the psychiatric assessment? ,
- Assessment: Discuss the patient’s mental status examination results. What were your differential diagnoses?, Provide a minimum of three possible diagnoses with supporting evidence listed in order from highest priority to lowest priority. Compare the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria for each differential diagnosis and explain what DSM-5-TR criteria rules out the differential diagnosis to find an accurate diagnosis. ,Explain the critical-thinking process that led you to the primary diagnosis you selected. Include pertinent positives and pertinent negatives for the specific patient case.,
- Plan: What is your plan for psychotherapy? What is your plan for treatment and management including alternative therapies? Include pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments, alternative therapies and follow-up parameters as well as a rationale for this treatment and management plan. Also incorporate one health promotion activity and one patient education strategy.,
- Reflection notes: What would you do differently with this patient if you could conduct the session again?, Discuss what your next intervention would be if you could follow up with this patient. Also include in your reflection a discussion related to legal/ethical considerations (demonstrate critical thinking beyond confidentiality and consent for treatment!), health promotion, and disease prevention, taking into consideration patient factors (such as age, ethnic group, etc.), PMH, and other risk factors (e.g., socioeconomic, cultural background, etc.).
- Provide at least three evidence-based, peer-reviewed journal articles or evidenced-based guidelines that relate to this case to support your diagnostics and differential diagnoses. Be sure they are current (no more than 5 years old).
Case Study Dev Cordoba
References:
- Boland, R. Verdiun, M. L. & Ruiz, P. (2022). Kaplan & Sadock’s synopsis of psychiatry (12th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.
- Chapter 2, “Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Other Childhood Disorders”
- Section 2.8, “Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders in Children” (pp. 167-173)
- Section 2.13, “Anxiety Disorders of Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence: Separation Anxiety Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)” (pp. 194-200”)
- Section 2.14, “Selective Mutism” (pp. 201-202)
- Section 2.15, “Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Childhood and Adolescence” (pp. 203-206)
- Chapter 8, “Anxiety Disorders”
- Chapter 9, “Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders”
- Chapter 10, “Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
- Chapter 2, “Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Other Childhood Disorders”
- Thapar, A., Pine, D. S., Leckman, J. F., Scott, S., Snowling, M. J., & Taylor, E. A. (Eds.). (2015). Rutter’s child and adolescent psychiatry (6th ed.). Wiley Blackwell.
- Case Study Dev Cordoba
- Chapter 26, “Psychosocial Adversity”
- Chapter 27, “Resilience: Concepts, Findings, and Clinical Implications”
- Chapter 29, “Child Maltreatment”
- Chapter 30, Child Sexual Abuse”
- Chapter 58, “Disorders of Attachment and Social engagement Related to Deprivation”
- Chapter 59, “Post Traumatic Stress Disorder”
Research the topic of Performance Management and Training for an organization of your choice. Performance management includes the supervision of employees and ongoing goal setting, training, and measurement to meet individual and organizational objectives. A minimum of five resources are required to support your work.
Choose an organization to use for this assessment. It can be where you are currently employed or a company with which you are familiar. It must be an organization that is researchable, as you will need to gather and analyze information to complete the assessment. You may use the same organization for the other assessments in this course.
If you choose the organization where you are currently employed, please keep in mind that the analyses you make must be based on facts that can be documented rather than your personal opinion as an employee.
Write a research paper based on your research into the performance management system, which includes training, of the chosen organization. In your paper:
Performance Management and Training
- Describe the performance management system currently in place.,
- Explain how the performance management system is explained and communicated to employees.,
- Analyze how the current performance management system is effective for the organization or why it needs to be changed. If the system needs to be changed, discuss how current trends of performance management could be incorporated into the current system.,
- Explain the differences between formal and informal performance feedback processes.,
- Analyze best practices to improve employee performance.,
- Analyze the importance of training to meet organizational needs and performance goals.,
- What should be considered in designing an effective training program?,
- Explain how training and performance management protect an organization from possible litigation.,
- What types of litigation might arise?,
Note: You must address all the required elements of this assessment. If details for any of the bulleted points are unavailable, research the topic and present recommendations you believe would be best for the organization, along with your supporting rationale.
Performance Management and Training
Additional Requirements
Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:
- Length: 7–10 typed, double-spaced pages, in addition to a title page and reference page.
- Written communication: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and professional. Your writing should be:
- Concise and logically organized.
- Free of errors in grammar and mechanics.
- Validation and support: Use a minimum of five relevant and credible scholarly or professional resources such as the Wall Street Journal to support your work. These resources should not include the resources found in the course.
- APA format: Format all citations and references in accordance with current APA guidelines.
Conflict, an Energy Source
Conflict – Use It, Don’t Defuse It | CrisMarie Campbell & Susan Clarke | TEDxWhitefish
Duration: 19:13
User: n/a – Added: 7/13/15
Conflict is an Energy Source. Why You Should Listen
The #1 source of pain on a team, or in any relationship, is conflict. What if conflict wasn’t good or bad? What if conflict was an energy source your team could harness to produce innovative, creative, and transformational results?
Invest 18 minutes learning the two magic ingredients and how you can put them to work with any team you care about. CrisMarie Campbell and Susan Clarke have spent over 15 years working with hundreds of business leaders and their teams across many industries. Their clients call them “The Team Doctors” because of their expert, laser-like focus on the health of the team in order to get to smart business results. What makes them experts? They are a team. CrisMarie and Susan are work and life partners. Plus, they each have very different styles and approaches to conflict. What they do agree on is that conflict is healthy and a natural part of every relationship. So use it, don’t defuse it!
Conflict, an Energy Source
Conflict – Use It, Don’t Defuse It | CrisMarie Campbell & Susan Clarke | TEDxWhitefish
Duration: 19:13
User: n/a – Added: 7/13/15
Conflict is an Energy Source. Why You Should Listen
The #1 source of pain on a team, or in any relationship, is conflict. What if conflict wasn’t good or bad? What if conflict was an energy source your team could harness to produce innovative, creative, and transformational results?
Invest 18 minutes learning the two magic ingredients and how you can put them to work with any team you care about., CrisMarie Campbell and Susan Clarke have spent over 15 years working with hundreds of business leaders and their teams across many industries., Their clients call them “The Team Doctors” because of their expert laser-like focus on the health of the team in order to get to smart business results., What makes them experts? They are a team., CrisMarie and Susan are work and life partners. Plus they each have very different styles and approaches to conflict. ,What they do agree on is that conflict is healthy and a natural part of every relationship. So use it don’t defuse it!
Regardless of the Branches of Criminal Justice you choose to work in, writing will be an expectation on the job. Continuous practice in writing will help you develop accuracy, clarity, and concision in your writing, which can be a crucial element in the pursuit of justice.
As a probation or parole officer, you will supervise and guide convicted people in the corrections phase of their sentence and work to prevent their return to the criminal justice system. A clear understanding of the corrections system and related special issues will equip you to serve your clients.
- Summarize the purpose of community corrections. Include relevant details about the evolution of corrections throughout history.,
- Describe 1 or 2 types of community corrections options for programs and sanctions available to offenders., Include relevant details and/or examples about their purpose goals and outcomes.,
- Compare the duties of a probation officer versus a parole officer. Include relevant details and/or examples to support your comparison.,
- Compare adult corrections to the juvenile corrections system.
Branches of Criminal Justice
Regardless of the branch of criminal justice you choose to work in, writing will be an expectation on the job. Continuous practice in writing will help you develop accuracy, clarity, and concision in your writing, which can be a crucial element in the pursuit of justice.
As a probation or parole officer, you will supervise and guide convicted people in the corrections phase of their sentence and work to prevent their return to the criminal justice system. A clear understanding of the corrections system and related special issues will equip you to serve your clients.
Branches of Criminal Justice
- Summarize the purpose of community corrections. Include relevant details about the evolution of corrections throughout history.
- Describe 1 or 2 types of community corrections options for programs and sanctions available to offenders. Include relevant details and/or examples about their purpose, goals, and outcomes.
- Compare the duties of a probation officer versus a parole officer. Include relevant details and/or examples to support your comparison.
- Compare adult corrections to the juvenile corrections system.