To achieve the ultimate goal, a strategic plan is to be put in place to ensure the proper steps are being taken. Along the way, it is important to celebrate and reward oneself when certain tasks or levels are achieved to aid in continued motivation. This is especially needed when the steps may take longer or are more challenging. Michael Jordan once said, “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” In addition, John F. Kennedy once said, “There are risks and costs to action. But they are far less than the long range risks of comfortable inaction.”
For the assignment this week:
1-Define an important and substantial goal you have placed before yourself, whether personally or professionally.
2-After you define your goal, begin to include the below steps of the plan you have or will put in motion
Tasks (what you need to do to achieve the goal)
Success Criteria (how you will identify your success)
Time Frame (by when you need to complete each above task)
Resources (what or who can help you complete tasks)
3- Include the rewards (tangible and/or intangible) that you will receive as you achieve the mini successes along the way.
4-Discuss how developing your Emotional Intelligence will help you become more highly motivated? Be sure to include the knowledge you have gained from the readings and research completed.
Instructions
Minimum length requirement is one to two APA formatted pages, with at least one source cited. Use your books for this course as your primary source(s). Make sure your sources are listed correctly below a References header.
Since you will be doing a lot of self-reflection in this course, you may write in the first person (I, me, my).
No cover page is required. Your assignment should be submitted in Times New Roman 12 pt. font, and double spaced.
A minimum of one in-text citation to support your thoughts and feelings is required. Either a direct quote or a paraphrase can be used.
Book: Emotional Intelliegnce 2.0 By Travis Bradberry & Jean Greaves
Author: admin
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“Strategic Planning and Emotional Intelligence: Keys to Achieving Personal and Professional Goals”
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Leadership Assessment of a Nursing Administrator in a Health Care Agency
This paper is a comprehensive leadership assessment of an individual who has a nursing administrative position in a health care agency or field of your own employment (e.g. hospital, hospice, school of nursing, outpatient surgery unit, clinic, etc.). Although you will need to define the status and title of the position, you are not to use identifying names of the person or the setting. Descriptions of the role and the setting are required. You will need to access the information from a job description, expectations for the role, performance appraisal guidelines, and required competencies.
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
Description of the health care system: Provide a description of mission, vision, philosophy statements/goals, organizational structure and other characteristics of the organization such as size, location, ownership, teaching/non-teaching, accreditation status, etc. (Please do not download directly from web site, develop a synopsis). 10 %
Description of the nursing administrative position including fiscal responsibilities (amount of budget managed) and reporting relationship. Include how many staff under her supervision including their roles (RN, LPN, NUA, etc.) and the diversity of the workforce. Credentials needed for the position as compared to the credential of the manager being interviewed. 10%
Description of the nursing care delivery models used in the health care system. Describe the significant technology used at the agency including Electronic Health Record. 10%
Discussion of the leadership characteristics of the nurse manager/administrator. Describe the style and the sources of power frequently utilized. Provide specific examples. Use literature to support the description of leadership style. 10%
Discussion of the communication strategies utilized by the nurse manager/ administrator Provide examples and use literature to support the description of communication strategies. 10%
Description of the decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills of the nurse manager/ administrator. Provide examples and use literature to support the description of negotiation and conflict management skills.
Discussion of standards of practice, innovations, specific projects recently implemented by the nurse manager/ administrator. 10%
Summarize the contribution of the nurse manager/administrator to nursing as a profession. Include membership to professional organizations, volunteer work, awards, etc.10%
Organization, clarity, grammar, and compliance to APA format 7th edition. 10
Number and use of relevant and updated references (minimum of five professional references). Inclusion of a copy of the agency’s organizational chart (scanned into the paper or configured as part of the paper. 10% -
“Analyzing Written Works: Understanding Writer’s Choices and Adapting for Different Audiences” Adapting Writing for a New Audience: A Second Version of Analysis of a Written Work “Analyzing and Improving Writing Choices in a Text” “Progress Towards Proficiency: Improving Writing Style, Conventions, and Communication in a Second Version of the Paper”
Project Guidelines and Rubric
Competencies
In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competencies:
· Analyze written works using critical reading techniques
· Explain, in a written communication, a writer’s choices in relation to a specific audience, purpose, and subject
· Adapt the writing process to various writing situations
Overview
Analysis is an essential life skill. You have likely performed analysis and not called it that. Maybe you are a social worker, and you went to a home visit and then had to create a report; you had to record or remember the details and analyze what happened before you could summarize the event and explain the actions you took. Maybe you were a soldier on a mission for the military and were asked to complete an after-action review (AAR). Maybe you wanted to write a letter to a community organization explaining how volunteering for them was a meaningful and rewarding experience for you.
In each of these cases, you had to think carefully about the situation, gather the most important information around a central idea you wanted to share, and then think about how your specific audience would need to have that information presented to them. Sometimes, you need to communicate to multiple audiences, and each audience needs to have that letter or report presented in a new way just for them.
In this project, we are pulling together all the skills you’ve learned in this course to help you show that you understand how to do a close, critical reading and analyze what is being communicated and to whom. You will also show that you can assemble an analysis that shares that central idea and how it works, and you can communicate that analysis with specific audiences, customizing it for the audience who needs it. As you can see, this assignment prepares you for a range of writing projects and tasks in other courses and in your personal life, career, and workplace. We hope you enjoy completing it.
Directions
For your project, you will create two versions of the same paper, an analysis of a written work. In the first version, you will explain the writer’s choices in relation to genre, audience, purpose, and subject. You will also write about the core idea of the text as well as the details that support it. To create this first version, revise the draft you wrote earlier in the course using the feedback you received from your instructor. Your instructor will evaluate this version based on your analysis of the text and on how you use evidence from the text to support it.
For the second version, you will adapt what you have written to a different audience and writing situation of your choice. This means making changes throughout your paper to adapt your writing style and conventions based on the needs of the audience and situation. Therefore, you will use the first version of your paper as the foundation for the second version. Your instructor will evaluate this version based on how you adapt your writing.
Use either the APA or MLA template linked in the What to Submit section to complete your project.
Specifically, you must address the following:
Part One: Analysis of a Written Work for a First Audience
In this section, you will analyze a written work and explain some of the writer’s choices. This is the first version of your paper. The audience for this version is the one you addressed in the draft you wrote in Module Five. This part of your project should be about 1 to 2 pages long.
1. Identify the topic of the text.
2. Explain the writer’s choices in relation to the genre of the text.
3. Describe the writer’s purpose.
4. Explain the writer’s choices in relation to the audience, purpose, and/or subject of the text.
5. Determine the historical and/or cultural context of the text.
6. Articulate the core idea of the text.
7. Summarize details of the text that are relevant to the core idea.
8. Support your analysis of the core idea with evidence from the text.
A. Include at least one quote from the text.
B. Explain how this evidence supports the core idea.
Part Two: Analysis of a Written Work for a Second Audience
This is the second version of your paper. In this version, you will first choose and describe the new audience and writing situation. Then, you will revisit the first version of your paper and make changes to it to adapt your writing style and conventions.
Identify a new audience: Before you get started with your second version, choose a new audience and writing situation by addressing the following items in a few short paragraphs:
1. Identify an audience for the second version of your paper.
A. This audience must be different from the one you addressed in the first version of your paper.
2. Describe the needs of that audience.
3. Describe the needs of the writing situation for the second version of your paper.
A. Choose a writing situation different from the one you addressed in the first version of your paper. Then, describe the needs of that writing situation.
Second version of the paper: Now, revisit the analysis you wrote for the first version of your paper. Make changes to it based on the needs of the audience and writing situation you described in the previous section. This part of your project should be about 1 to 2 pages long. Specifically, do the following:
1. Adapt your writing style based on the needs of your audience.
A. Adapting your writing will require you to make a significant number of changes. While the core idea of your paper will remain the same, the style that you use to communicate it to your audience will be different. Additionally, the changes you make should be consistent throughout the paper.
2. Adapt your writing conventions based on the needs of the writing situation.
A. Adapting your writing will require you to make a significant number of changes. While the core idea of your paper will remain the same, the way that you communicate it to your audience will be different. Additionally, the changes you make should be consistent throughout the paper.
What to Submit
To complete this project, you must submit the following:
Using either the APA template or MLA template, submit your project as a 3- to 5-page Microsoft Word document (with an additional title page and reference page in the case of APA, or a works cited page in the case of MLA) with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. The first and second versions of your paper should be about 1 to 2 pages long each, while the “Identify a new audience” section of Part Two should be addressed in a few short paragraphs. Use evidence from the text to support your paper. Follow APA or MLA citation guidelines when citing the text both throughout and at the end of your project.
Supporting Materials
The following resources support your work on the project:
Student APA Exemplar: Project APA Exemplar
This is an example of a completed assignment using APA style. You may want to use this as a guide when addressing the rubric criteria for this assignment. Keep in mind that the extent of your revisions depends on your audience and writing situation. Reviewing the exemplar can help you understand how to adapt your writing based on the needs of your audience.
Student MLA Exemplar: Project MLA Exemplar
This is an example of a completed assignment using MLA style. You may want to use this as a guide when addressing the rubric criteria for this assignment. Keep in mind that the extent of your revisions depends on your audience and writing situation. Reviewing the exemplar can help you understand how to adapt your writing based on the needs of your audience.
Project Rubric
Criteria
Exemplary (100%)
Proficient (85%)
Needs Improvement (55%)
Not Evident (0%)
Value
Part One: Topic
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner
Identifies the topic of the text
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include identifying the main topic of the text instead of a minor topic or an unrelated topic
Does not attempt criterion
7.5
Part One: Genre
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner
Explains the writer’s choices in relation to the genre of the text
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include explaining choices made by the writer or addressing choices related to the genre of the text instead of a different genre
Does not attempt criterion
7.5
Part One: Purpose
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner
Describes the writer’s purpose
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include describing a specific purpose relevant to the text
Does not attempt criterion
7.5
Part One: Audience, Purpose, and/or Subject
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner
Explains the writer’s choices in relation to the audience, purpose, and/or subject of the text
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include explaining choices made by the writer or addressing choices related to the audience, purpose, or subject of the text
Does not attempt criterion
7.5
Part One: Historical and/or Cultural Context
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner
Determines the historical and/or cultural context of the text
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include determining the historical or cultural context relevant to the text
Does not attempt criterion
7.5
Part One: Core Idea
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner
Articulates the core idea of the text
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include articulating the core idea of the text instead of a minor idea or articulating a core idea relevant to the text
Does not attempt criterion
7.5
Part One: Details
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner
Summarizes details of the text that are relevant to the core idea
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include summarizing details from the text, addressing details that are relevant to the core idea, or addressing these more briefly
Does not attempt criterion
7.5
Part One: Evidence
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner
Supports analysis of the core idea with evidence from the text
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include using evidence from the text to support the summary of details relevant to the core idea, including a quote from the text, or explaining how the evidence supports the core idea
Does not attempt criterion
7.5
Part Two: New Audience
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner
Identifies an audience for the second version of the paper
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include identifying an audience different from the one addressed in the first version of the paper
Does not attempt criterion
6
Part Two: Audience Needs
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner
Describes the needs of the audience
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include describing specific needs of the audience or describing the needs of the audience chosen for the second version of the paper
Does not attempt criterion
6
Part Two: Writing Situation
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner
Describes the needs of the writing situation for the second version of the paper
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include describing specific needs of the writing situation or choosing a different writing situation from the one addressed previously
Does not attempt criterion
6
Part Two: Writing Style
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner
Adapts writing style based on the needs of the audience
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include adapting writing style throughout the paper, making consistent changes, or making changes based on the needs of the audience
Does not attempt criterion
6
Part Two: Writing Conventions
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner
Adapts writing conventions based on the needs of the writing situation
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include adapting writing conventions throughout the paper, making consistent changes, or making changes based on the needs of the writing situation
Does not attempt criterion
6
Clear Communication
Exceeds proficiency with an intentional use of language that promotes a thorough understanding
Consistently and effectively communicates in an organized way to a specific audience
Shows progress towards proficiency, but communication is inconsistent or ineffective in a way that negatively impacts understanding
Shows no evidence of consistent, effective, or organized communication
5
Citations and Attributions
Uses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with few or no minor errors
Uses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with consistent minor errors
Uses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with major errors
Does not use citations for ideas requiring attribution
5
Total:
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“Analyzing the Basic Elements of a Short Story: A Concept Mapping Activity based on de Maupassant’s ‘The Necklace’”
Activity Objective
After reading de Maupassant’s story, you must have identified the basic elements of a short story.
Instructions
After Reading The Necklace, you will complete a concept mapping. After reading de Maupassant’s story, you must have identified the basic elements of a short story. Download the short story The Necklace. Download the document, and complete the boxes with the main elements of the short story. Submit the same document once saved. Each box is worth 2 points for a total of 22 points. The activity is individual. The work must be delivered on time, without spelling or grammar mistakes. The works will be submitted to the tool to detect the similarity of content. Submit the answers in a Word document, Times New Roman, size 12. You must include references in APA format, three years or less.
check the files the I attached you have to read the essay the I provide for you and will answer the concept mapping the u also provide for you -
“The Impact of Colonialism on African Identity: Exploring Fanon’s Theories and Their Application in Literature and Film”
What I want exactly is different points tat I will add to my paper.
1- at least one source say how how African American studies at universities in the US raised awareness about African American rights and how these studies encouraged activism.
2- I need at least 2 sources that show how having black skin color (for black Africans) did not bring any inferior feeling to them before colonization. I mean any source that shows how Africans in their culture were happy and accepted their skin color without any bad feelings about their skin
3- I want sources about the “inferiority complex” by Frantz Fanon in his book black skin white mask. First, I want direct quotations written by Fanon about the inferiority complex(I want to introduce this theory in the introduction of my paper)
4- I want any other scholarship at least 2 written by different scholars about the inferiority complex that shows that Africans felt inferior because of the colonization.
5- 3 pages with direct quotations and paraphrases from Fanon and any other scholars about “the intermingling of racism and sexualization”.I want to explain what is “the intermingling of racism and sexualization” by Fanon, but first explain what Fanon means exactly What does intermingling of racism and sexualization mean, Direct quotations from Fanon and you can add some other scholarly views about this topic. I want to add this research to prove what I am writing about. I am writing that some films portray Black characters men and women with Hypersexuality. I want to say that this is because of the colonial ideas that were transferred to films after colonization and even after independence in Egypt. Try to connect the idea of the intermingling of sexuality with the representation of Black people as hyper-sexual in some modern films.
6- I want to write about the idea of the otherness of Black people from Fanon’s perspective, but this time I want to apply it to the representation of Black people in Arabic literature. I want you to help me with applying this idea to Arabic literature. How do I say or apply his view of otherness to Arabic literature
for example the story represents the black Afro-Arab with inferiority ( here ow I can explain more and use Fanon’s ideas about otherness. at least one page.
7- I want at least 2 academic sources about how European colonization represented Africans as less human, hypersexual, and inferior. because I am writing this claim and I want sources to support my claim. -
Critical Thinking in Patient Safety: A Reflection on a Critical Incident in the Workplace Description of Critical Incident: In my workplace, there was a critical incident that occurred involving a patient who was admitted for a routine surgical procedure. The patient, Mr.
Activity 3
Critical Thinking Incident
Think about and analyze a specific situation that has occurred in your work setting and the impact critical thinking had on that specific situation.
Think back to a critical incident in your workplace that affected patient safety, had an unintended outcome, or did not contribute to the well-being of the patient. Reflect on the incident to identify why the breakdowns in quality and safety occurred.
Refer to Box 5-4, Guidelines for Analyzing CT (Rubenfeld & Scheffer, 2015) to examine an event/incidence, to synthesize what happened, and how to prevent it in the future.
In the format you have chosen to show mastery:
A description of a critical incident that occurred in your workplace that had an unintended outcome or did not contribute to the well-being of the patient.
An analysis of the event using the questions from box 5-4. Use these questions to analyze the event- it is not necessary to use all of them, but the ones that pertain to your event. You can then use the information from your answers to identify and talk about the incident, what worked well and what did not.
Your reflection of the incident, what the breakdowns were and why they occurred.
What steps a leader/manager can take to prevent future incidents or describe how you would create an environment where these incidences are less likely to happen; for example, what would you do differently?
Reading and Resources
Read Chapter 7 In Rubenfeld, M. G., & Scheffer, B.K. (2015). Critical thinking TACTICS for nurses: Achieving the IOM competencies (3rd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
Play Video
Additional Instructions:
All submissions should have a title page and reference page.
Utilize a minimum of two scholarly resources.
Adhere to grammar, spelling and punctuation criteria.
Adhere to APA compliance guidelines.
Adhere to the chosen Submission Option for Delivery of Activity guidelines.
Think about and analyze a specific situation that has occurred in your work setting and the impact critical thinking had on that specific situation.
Think back to a critical incident in your workplace that affected patient safety, had an unintended outcome, or did not contribute to the well-being of the patient. Reflect on the incident to identify why the breakdowns in quality and safety occurred.
Refer to Box 5-4, Guidelines for Analyzing CT (Rubenfeld & Scheffer, 2015) to examine an event/incidence, to synthesize what happened, and how to prevent it in the future.
In the format you have chosen to show mastery:
A description of a critical incident that occurred in your workplace that had an unintended outcome or did not contribute to the well-being of the patient.
An analysis of the event using the questions from box 5-4. Use these questions to analyze the event- it is not necessary to use all of them, but the ones that pertain to your event. You can then use the information from your answers to identify and talk about the incident, what worked well and what did not.
Your reflection of the incident, what the breakdowns were and why they occurred.
What steps a leader/manager can take to prevent future incidents or describe how you would create an environment where these incidences are less likely to happen; for example, what would you do differently?
Submission Options
Choose One:
Instructions:
Paper
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“The Ethics of Medical Advancements: Does the End Justify the Means?”
write an opinion paper addressing this question, “Does the end justify the means?” Do the advancements in medical science outweigh the atrocities that resulted in these discoveries? Two books are more obvious as they address actions from World War-2 with German and Japanese medical experiment units. The third may be more difficult to draw this line as it is a case from our own US History. I look forward to hearing your opinions! o The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Rebecca Scloot o Doctors From Hell, Vivian Spits o Japan’s Infamous Unit 731, Hal Gold
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“Application of Nursing Theory in Nursing Administration and Management: A Case Study Analysis”
Purpose:
The purpose of this assignment is intended to allow the student to show evidence of the following course objectives:
Apply research outcomes within the practice setting, resolve practice problems, work as a change agent, and disseminate results.
Apply theory and research-based knowledge from nursing, the arts, humanities, and other sciences
Examine how theory impacts the policy development
Emphasize how leadership skills are needed for ethical and critical decision-making, effective working relationships, and a systems-perspective
Description:
Review the case study Application of Nursing Theory in Nursing Administration & Management. Answer the questions below:
Case Study, Chapter 21, Application of Theory in Nursing Administration and Management
Joseph Yang has been hired as the director of an intensive care unit (ICU) at a new community hospital. As a member of the administrative team, he will be working with the chief nursing officer (CNO), the associate CNO, and the other directors to develop the organizational and governance plan for the new hospital. Joseph and the team are relying on multiple nursing and administrative theories as they make their plans. They know that their patient population will be drawn from a relatively affluent community and that there appears to be a good pool of qualified nurses in the area, many with BSNs and higher degrees. Other than that, they are starting with a blank slate.
What are some of the considerations that Joseph and the administrative team must take into account as they plan their nursing organization?
Assuming that the administrative team is composed of transformational leaders who plan to use the “Strategies for a Transformational Leader” what will be the priority considerations for them in planning their organization? -
“Reflections on Project Management: Lessons Learned and Successes Achieved” “Reflecting on Success: Lessons Learned from Collaborative Project Management”
Post #1: Parahraph for each
I was fortunate to have the opportunity to be the project manager for Week 9-10 for Team 6. This week was particularly demanding as we had several tasks at hand: finalizing the integrated project plan, refining the project schedule, preparing the sponsor presentation, and completing an individual assignment.
This week marked the culmination of our research work, which we have been diligently pursuing for the past 8-10 weeks. The primary focus was on finalizing the integrated project plan, incorporating the professor’s feedback, and adding any additional research required. As we delved into the finer details, our understanding improved, leading to better outcomes. A key personal takeaway was the importance of perseverance; efforts to resolve issues tend to pay off over time. Initially, I faced some confusion regarding certain aspects of the project, but with the team’s support, my understanding improved significantly.
In terms of the project schedule, we did not have to make major changes, thanks to the team’s consistent efforts. A few refinements were sufficient to keep us on track. The sponsor presentation was a significant milestone this week. Our team worked hard to compile and present our research and recommendations effectively. At this stage, our team was in the performing phase, where everyone was familiar with each other’s working styles, and we functioned cohesively. Completing the sponsor presentation in a timely manner to get the professor’s review was a priority.
What Went Well:
Team Energy and Morale: Despite working on the same topic for several weeks, the team’s energy remained high. We maintained our communication, trust, and respect for each other’s work and timelines, which was crucial in keeping the momentum going.
Task Delegation: I learned the importance of delegating tasks and trusting team members to complete them. Initially, I preferred handling tasks myself, but with the complexity of our project, delegation became key to our success. This also empowered team members and utilized everyone’s strengths.
Adaptability and Support: We were able to handle external crises effectively because team members had each other’s backs and completed tasks when needed. This adaptability and mutual support were vital to our smooth progress.
Communication Tools: Although coordinating meetings was challenging due to different schedules, we effectively used technology like WhatsApp and Teams to provide feedback and updates regularly. This ensured continuous communication and collaboration.
What Could Be Improved:
Team Meetings: While we adhere to our timelines, I wish we could have conducted more team meetings. Scheduling conflicts made it difficult to find a common time, but our reliance on digital communication helped mitigate this issue to some extent.
Additional Lessons Learned:
Leadership Style: I employed a blend of democratic and authoritative leadership styles. This approach allowed for team input and collaboration while ensuring decisive action and clear direction when necessary. This balance helped in making informed decisions while maintaining team cohesion and motivation.
Adaptation to Feedback: We revised the integrated project plan in response to the professor’s comments and our additional research. Additionally, each team member accepted changes suggested by others, highlighting the importance of being open to feedback and continuously improving our work.
Clarity Through Detailing: As we delved into the details of the project, we gained clearer insights, leading to better outcomes. This emphasized the value of thorough analysis and attention to detail.
Timely Execution: We achieved the timeline we set for ourselves, especially with the sponsor presentation. Completing tasks promptly for the professor’s review highlighted our commitment to deadlines and quality work.
Post#2:
I was the Project Manager for Team 4 during Weeks 9-10. This period proved to be particularly demanding, as we had several critical tasks at hand: finalising the integrated project plan, refining the project schedule, preparing the sponsor presentation, and completing an individual assignment.
These weeks marked the culmination of our extensive research efforts, which we have been diligently undertaking for the past 8-10 weeks. Our primary focus was on finalising the integrated project plan, incorporating the professor’s feedback, and supplementing it with any additional research required. As we delved deeper into the finer details, our understanding improved, leading to better outcomes.
While I am still honing my skills in Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) creation, the unwavering support and diverse expertise of our team enabled us to complete it on time and in the required format. As the youngest Project Manager in the group, it was a truly enriching experience to learn from my teammates, each bringing unique perspectives and knowledge, which instilled confidence in me to lead our team effectively and complete all group assignments smoothly.At one point, we inadvertently deleted a file, causing momentary panic. However, our team’s collective determination and collaborative effort enabled us to recover the file successfully, demonstrating our resilience in the face of challenges.
Key Takeaways:
The importance of clear and consistent communication cannot be overstated in ensuring project success and maintaining alignment among team members.
Embracing diverse perspectives and leveraging the unique strengths of each team member foster a collaborative and productive environment.
Perseverance and a solution-oriented mindset are essential when facing challenges, as they enable us to overcome obstacles and deliver high-quality work.
Effective time management and prioritisation skills are crucial for juggling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines in a demanding project environment.
What Went Well:
Effective collaboration and communication among team members fostered a supportive environment, enabling us to leverage our diverse strengths and expertise.
Our perseverance and commitment to resolving issues paid off, as we were able to address challenges and deliver high-quality work within the given timeline.
The feedback and guidance provided by the professor proved invaluable in refining our integrated project plan and ensuring we were on the right track.
Despite facing a setback with the accidental file deletion, our team’s swift and coordinated response allowed us to recover the file promptly, minimising disruption to our workflow.
As the Project Manager, I gained valuable experience in leading a team, managing tasks, and fostering an environment conducive to learning and growth.
It was a privilege to work with such a dedicated and talented team, and I look forward to building upon the lessons learned from this experience in our future endeavours. -
Title: “Improving Medication Safety: A Capstone Project Proposal on Reducing Medication Errors in a Healthcare Facility”
Assignment – Capstone Project Proposal Objectives, Strategies, and Background Analysis
Start Assignment
For this assignment you will need to:
Write a 3-4 page paper in APA format with a minimum of 3 references.
Address the following Areas:
Project Objectives
The objectives are something you hope to achieve from doing the project
Strategies
Strategies are the method you will use to reach the objectives you have set for your project
Background Analysis
This may also be called a situation analysis. This section you will need to discuss what is happening that made you decided to do your capstone project.
For example, the nurses at a facility are making a many medication errors. For your capstone project you decide you will try to reduce the number of medication errors from 10 every week to three a week. You will have to analyze why the errors are taking place. Maybe the lighting in the medication room is poor or maybe the nurses are working 70 hours every week.
You will also need to locate peer review articles that support you analysis.