Oftentimes, the words coaching and mentoring are interspersed in the literature. Coaching of employees can be beneficial to an organization’s success. Sometimes, employees do not want to be coached. This assignment will give you the opportunity revise your earlier work on virtual teams and to look at the competencies required of a coach and the challenges that coaches may experience.

General guidelines

• Refer to your submission of the Topic 2 assignment “Virtual Teams” and any instructor feedback on that assignment. (ATTACHED)
• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. 
• Refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association for specific guidelines related to doctoral level writing. The Manual contains essential information on manuscript structure and content, clear and concise writing, and academic grammar and usage.
• Include a minimum of seven scholarly topic-relevant sources (majority of articles should be published within past 5 years)
• You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

Directions

Part 1

Present a revised version (2,250-2,800 words total) of the paper “Virtual Teams” that makes improvements in the caliber of the writing and incorporates instructor feedback regarding content and writing. Include the following in your submission:

1. A reflection (250-300 words) that provides a bulleted list of the changes you made to the paper and discusses your revision process including how you incorporated your instructor’s feedback into the revised version. Similar to an abstract, this section will receive its own page following the title page and preceding the introduction to the paper.
2. The revised paper that incorporates instructor feedback; clarifies the thesis statement and solidifies supporting arguments; edits for grammar, spelling, and punctuation; adjusts word choice to display professional and scholarly language; and adjusts sentence structure for improved readability.

Part 2

Write an additional 2,000-2,500 words in which you discuss coaching and how to handle leaders who do not want coaching. Include the following in your paper:

1. A research-based discussion of and rationale for needed competencies of a leadership coach.
2. A research-based discussion of three types of difficult leaders and how you would handle the challenges of coaching them.
3. A research-based discussion of how a leader’s style influences how challenges are handled.
4. A research-based discussion of how the coaching of a difficult leader might occur in a virtual environment.

Study Materials

Read: Chapter 6:- The California School of Organizational Studies Handbook of Organizational Consulting Psychology: A Comprehensive Guide to Theory, Skills, and Techniques

Collinson, D., & Tourish, D. (2015). Teaching leadership critically: New directions for leadership pedagogy. Academy of Management Learning & Education, 14(4), 576-594. URL:https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=111804997&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Read:

Gill, A., Lapalme, M. È., & Séguin, M. (2014). When politics meets ethics: How political skill helps ethical leaders foster organizational citizenship behavior. Journal of Managerial Issues, 26(3), 204-218. URL:https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=108682894&site=ehost-live&scope=site
 

Read:

Heimans, J., & Timms, H. (2014). Understanding “new power.” Harvard Business Review, 92(12), 48-56. URL:https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=99619331&site=ehost-live&scope=site
 

Read:

Kacmar, K. M., Andrews, M. C., Harris, K. J., & Tepper, B. J. (2013). Ethical leadership and subordinate outcomes: The mediating role of organizational politics and the moderating role of political skill. Journal of Business Ethics, 115(1), 33-44. URL: https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=88367997&site=ehost-live&scope=site
 

Read:

Pavur, E. J. (2013). Why do organizations want their leaders to be coached? Consulting Psychology Journal, 65(4), 289-293. URL: https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=pdh&AN=2014-02645-006&site=ehost-live&scope=site

 Read:

Tost, L., Plunkett, G., Gino, F., & Larrick, R. (2013). When power makes others speechless: The negative impact of leader power on team performance. Academy of Management Journal, 56(5), 1465-1486. URL:https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=91260289&site=ehost-live&scope=site

 

Assignment 1:  Understanding Your Values

Due week 3 and worth 100 points. 

“If you’re going to build a great career, you had better have a strong foundation. It all comes back to the priorities and the values that you have in life. – Coach Gibbs

Understanding Your Values Worksheet

PART 1 IDENTIFY YOUR VALUES & GROUPS OF INFLUENCE

In the article What Self-Awareness Really Is (And How to Cultivate It) author Tasha Eurich states that “Research suggests that when we see ourselves clearly, we are more confident and more creative. We make sounder decisions, build stronger relationships, and communicate more effectively.” This worksheet will help you do just that.

In the table below, each row represents a group (past or present) that has influenced your values. Examples of these groups are your family, church, sports teams, profession, groups sharing common interests, etc. Select five of these groups and list them in the first column of the table. 

For each of the groups, identify the following: 

1. Three (3) positive behaviors that were learned and/or encouraged by the group. For example your teacher would always expect that you were on time or that you were assertive during class presentations.2. Three (3) values that you learned from the group. For example someone could have learned from a church group to be compassionate or to speak up when one sees injustices.a. Choose your values from the list provided in the Your Values Matter table. Scroll to the end of this assignment to find this table.

GROUP NAME 

3 POSITIVE BEHAVIORS

3 VALUES LEARNED 

Ex: Church 

Volunteering, Working on a team, Being on time 

Accountability, respect, teamwork

(choose from the Your Values Matter table below)

(Type Group 1 here)

(Type Group 2 here)

(Type Group 3 here)

(Type Group 4 here)

(Type Group 5 here)

PART 2: RANK YOUR VALUES

How important is each value in your life? Using the “Understanding Your Values” table, choose 10 of your values and put each value in priority order – #1 matters most, #10 matters least. Be HONEST! It doesn’t matter how someone else would rank these values; it only matters how important they are to you! Remember, this is about SELF-awareness. Your goal is to identify the things that matter most to YOU! 

In the article How to Live With Purpose, Identify Your Values and Improve Your Leadership, author Ann Loehr explains how your values give you a sense of purpose. The exercise below will help you focus on those values. Please complete the following in the table below: 

1. List the values according to what matters most to you. 2. Provide a brief definition of what that values means to you in your own words. 3. Write a short sentence about the meaning of each value in the “why does this matter to me” column. (Ex: If “friendship” is one of your higher values, you might understand it [and yourself!] better by identifying WHYfriendship is such a high priority for you.) 

VALUES 

(most important to least important) 

DEFINITION

(what does it mean to me?)

WHY?

(why does this value matter to me?)

Ex: Friendship 

A special bond/connection between myself and another person. 

Friends are valuable to me because we provide each other with support during the positive and difficult times in our lives. Friends also provide companionship. 

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

PART 3: UNDERSTANDING YOUR VALUES AND INFLUENCE

Now, review both tables. Write a reflection on how you think the groups in your life have helped you define your own values. Be sure to reference the material from class to support your response. What can you conclude? 

Be sure to address the following:  

1. How has this activity provided insight into the effect your groups of influence have on your personal values?  Were you aware of the relationship between the two before doing this activity? Were you surprised by the amount of influence each group has? Explain why or why not. 

2. Why is self-awareness so important in the journey to finding your purpose?

3. How did you determine your top three (3) values overall? Was it difficult to narrow it down? Explain your reasoning. 

YOUR VALUES MATTER 

Directions: For Part 1, choose from the list of values below. 

accountability 

competition

ethics

independence

recognition

achievement

conflict resolution

excellence

initiative

respect

adaptability

clarity

fairness

integrity

risk-taking

ambition

dialogue 

family

job security

salvation

balance (home/work)

creativity

financial stability 

humility

reliability

being the best

continuous learning

forgiveness

justice

personal growth

caring

courage

freedom

leadership

professional growth 

clarity

ease with uncertainty

friendship

listening

safety

coaching/mentoring

education

future generations

making a difference

self-discipline

commitment

efficiency 

generosity

openness

teamwork

community involvement

enthusiasm/ positive attitude

health

patience

risk-taking

compassion

entrepreneurial

humility

perseverance

trust

competence

environmental awareness

humor/ fun

personal fulfillment

Scoring Guide Assignment 1:  Understanding Your Values  

Criteria 

Exemplary 

90-100% A 

Proficient 

80-89% B 

Fair 

70-79% C 

Meets Minimum Expectations 

60-69% D 

Unacceptable 

Below 60% F 

1. Identify the positive behaviors that were learned and/or encouraged in each group.

Weight:  15%

Identifies 3 positive behaviors that were learned and/or encouraged in each group. 

Identifies only 2 positive behaviors that were learned and/or encouraged in each group.  

Identifies only 1 positive behavior that was learned and/or encouraged in each group. 

Does not identify the positive behaviors that were learned and/or encouraged in each group. 

Did not submit. 

2. Identify the values learned in each group  

Weight: 15%  

Identifies 3 values  learned in each group. 

Identifies only 2 values learned in each group. 

Identifies only 1 value learned in each group.   

Does not identify the values learned in each group. 

Did not submit. 

3. Rank your values from most important to least important with your personal definition and explanation. 

Weight:  25%

Proficiently ranks values from most important to least important. Proficiently describes personal definition and explanation of why those values are important.

Thoroughly ranks values from most important to least important. Thoroughly describes personal definition and explanation of why those values are important.

Satisfactorily ranks values from most important to least important. Satisfactorily describes personal definition and explanation of why those values are important.

Did not rank values or provide personal definition or explanation of why values are important. 

Did not submit.

4. Reflect on how you think the groups have helped you define your values. 

Weight:  40% 

Proficiently reflects on how the groups have helped define your own values. Includes three or more references from two or more sources of course material.

Demonstrates excellent understanding of the relationship between the positive behaviors and their impact on your own values. 

Thoroughly reflects on how the groups have helped define your own values.  Includes two references from one source of course material. 

Demonstrates good understanding of the relationship between the positive behaviors and their impact on your own values. 

Satisfactorily reflects on how the groups have helped define your own values. Includes one reference from one source of course material.

Logically, but not completely, demonstrates an understanding of the relationship between the positive behaviors and their impact on your own values. 

Insufficiently reflects on how the groups have helped define your own values. Does not include any references from the course materials. Demonstrates minimal understanding of the relationship between the positive behaviors and the impact on your own values. 

Does not reflect on how the groups have helped define your own values. Does not include any references from the course materials. Demonstrates no understanding of the relationship between the positive behaviors and the impact on your own values.

5. Write in a professional manner using proper grammar and spelling. 

Weight: 5% 

Writing is excellent. 

Tone is professional and sophisticated. Shows logic, clarity, and consistent formatting.  

Contains no spelling or grammatical errors.  

Writing is mostly good.  

Tone is professional. 

Shows logic, clarity, and consistent formatting.  

May contain few or no spelling and/or grammatical errors. 

Writing is satisfactory.  

Tone is somewhat professional.  

Shows moderate logic, clarity, and/or consistent formatting.  

May contain 2-4 spelling and/or grammatical errors.  

Writing meets minimal standards.  

Tone is not professional. 

Lacks one or more of logic, clarity, and/or consistent formatting. 

May contain more than 4 spelling and/or grammatical errors.

Writing does not meet minimal standards.  

Tone is not professional.  

Wholly lacking in logic, clarity, and/or consistent formatting. Contains many spelling and/or grammatical errors.  

2

Imagine you’ve been selected to present at a local event about health care services provided to your community.

Create a 6+ slide presentation that discusses health care providers, services, and usage. Review the Help With Microsoft PowerPoint Assignments guide to review how to make effective presentations.

Health Care Services (Slide 1 should be a title slide, slides 2-4 (one service per slide), slide 5 conclusion, slide 6 reference slide)

Select 3 health care services from the list below:  

• Preventive care or public health
• Ambulatory or primary care
• Subacute or long-term care
• Acute care
• Auxiliary services
• Rehabilitative services
• End-of-life care
• Mental health services
• Emergency management or disaster preparedness
• Dental services
• Military and veteran services
• Indian health services

Complete the following for each 3 services selected: 

• Identify the selected health care service providers.
• Describe the health care needs of the populations served by these providers.
• Identify 3 services or products they provide to help with the quality of care.
• Describe how these factors can affect the usage of the health care service (location, income, health, knowledge, motivation, services offered).

Include at least 50 words per slide.

Cite any references to support your assignment.

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment as a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation.

Resources

• Center for Writing Excellence
• Reference and Citation Generator
• Grammar and Writing Guides

1. Read and study the case and complete the questions at the end of the study. Use the case study outline below to assist you with your analysis. Questions should be answered using case study format. Ensure that you adequately explain the problem, describe alternative solutions and justify your recommendation. This exercise should be able to be completed in approximately 3-6 doubled space pages. Attached completed Case Study #1 as a MS Word document in the assignment area of the classroom – Case Study #1.

OUTLINE FOR CASE ANALYSIS

Title Page (APA formatted)

Case Name:

I. Major Facts

(State here the major facts as you see them. Make statements clear and concise for your own understanding as well as for the understanding of the other students and the instructor.)

II. Major Problem

(State here the major problem as you see it. Emphasize the present major problem. You may wish to phrase your statement in the form of a question. In a few cases, there may be more than one major problem. A good problem statement will be concise, usually only one sentence.)

III. Possible Solutions

A. (List here the possible solutions to the major problem. Let your imagination come up with alternative ways to solve the problem.

B. Do not limit yourself to only one or two possible solutions. These solutions should be distinct from each other.

C. However, you may wish to include portions of one solution in another solution, as long as each solution stands alone. Only in this manner will your subsequent choice be definitive.

D. Briefly note advantages and disadvantages of each possible solution.)

etc.

IV. Choice and Rationale

(State here your choice, A or B or ___ and the detailed reasons for your choice. You may also state your reasons for not choosing the other alternative solutions.)

V. Implementation

(Prepare a plan to implement your choice)

Appendix (Answer case study questions)

Reference Page (APA formatted)

Substantive response. Further discussion. End response with a question.

APA format

175-265 words

Cite 2 references

Respond to the following:

 

J’neen Barker-Rice

4:15 PM

Resistance is a natural emotional response when someone is trying to make a point or with change. This can come when trying to solve problems, or enact change in an organization. A key element in dealing with resistance is to not compete with the individual.  When emotions are involved, you do not want to push your own narrative too hard. I would seek to understand the reason for the resistance, and the specifics driving the concern. This is done by actively listening to the individual, and letting them express what they believe needs to be said/heard. Listen for repeated phrases, from yourself, and pay attention to your own body language (Block, 2011). Name the resistance by making a statement to address where the resistance is coming from (Block, 2011). It is also important to note that taking things personally during this time will only create more resistance. The discovery model for problem solving details how to keep the conversation moving forward by, presenting the problem, redefining the problem, address how the problem is being managed, any technical or business problems, and follow on recommendations (Block, 2011).

Block, P. (2011). Flawless consulting (3rd ed.). Wiley.