JWMI556 Assignment 1 Leading Individual Change Latest 2022

Assignment 1: Self-Assessment, Leading Individual Change

Background

Our course is organized around three core themes: (1) leading change in oneself, (2) leading change in teams, and (3) leading change in enterprise situations. Each of these will have an assignment that provides you with an opportunity to apply what you have been learning. This first assignment will help you assess and accelerate your own change journey. It may shed light on how you can get “unstuck” in your career. Even if you’re not feeling stuck, it will help you better understand the forces that may have held you back and the forces that have propelled you forward.

The exercises you will complete in this assignment will also serve as a frame of reference that will support your work in the upcoming assignments. By understanding the forces that impact your own change initiatives, you will be better equipped to coach and support others who are asked to embark on change journeys and to lead change by truly putting people first.

Instructions

Complete a professional change journey analysis that addresses the following:

(1)          Your Professional Change/Growth

Identify an area of professional change that is meaningful for you. This change should be related to your career in HR or your aspirations to begin a career in HR, and it should be focused on your growth as a leader and manager. It’s fine to connect this to getting promoted and making more money, but assume these are the natural outcomes of a positive and fulfilling change and not an end in themselves.

a.            Briefly summarize your career path to date.

b.            How would you characterize this journey? Has your progression been steady and predictable? Have you risen through the ranks faster than you expected? Have you experienced a career setback? Do you feel stuck or stalled where you are?

c.             What do you want to happen in your career? What makes this future state – your change vision – appealing? Again, don’t default to a “more money, better title” response. Explain how your vision aligns with your passions and your aptitudes. Tip: Take note of Jack’s video in Week 2 discussing how to find your “Area of Destiny.”

d.            What is needed to make this change happen? Focus on the steps you will take and the outcomes they will lead to. Some of these may involve helping others see how great you are, but concentrate on what you need to change, not what others need to change.

Include timelines (even if they’re rough estimates) to provide additional context. Tip: Consider the 6 Action Steps presented in chapter 12 of The Real-Life MBA.

e.            Finally, what happens if the change doesn’t occur, or if it doesn’t occur within the timeframe you’d prefer?

(2)          Applying Models to Individual Change

Reflect on what you have read so far in Kotter’s Leading Change, especially the “8 Errors” in Chapter 1. How can this framework help you drive meaningful change in your career? Provide specific examples and references.

NOTE: To support your response, complete the two templates (“Applying Kotter’s Model to

Individual Change” and “A Diagnostic Test for Immunity to Change”) and include them with your submission.

(3)          Change Style Indicator Assessment

Complete the “Change Style Indicator” self-assessment and review your results. The instructions and link can be found in Week 2 of the course in Blackboard.

a.            What is your personal change style according to CSI?

b.            What is your reaction to this?

i.              Does it confirm what you suspected or is it a surprise? Explain.

ii.             What characteristics or comments are the most accurate?

iii.            Are there any that seem off-base?

c.             How do the results from the CSI, coupled with your insights from your work in #2, shed light on how you approach change? In your response, address how these insights can help you be a more effective driver of positive change in your own career.

d.            If you have taken JWI510: Leadership in the 21st Century, review your results from the TKI and DiSC assessments. What are the common themes or connections you found? Explain.

(4)          Summarize Your Insights

Write a brief conclusion to your paper that recaps your key findings.

a.            Include a statement about the knowledge and skills you would like to get from this course to drive meaningful growth in your career.

b.            Explain how the insights you gained from this assignment can guide you in how you work with others to lead change by putting people first.

Professional Formatting and Submission Requirements:

•             Typed, double-spaced, professional font (size 10-12), including headings and subheadings (to identify main topics and subtopics), with one-inch margins on all sides.

•             Include a brief, but engaging, introduction to hook the reader and provide context for what follows.

•             References must be included and provide appropriate information that enables the reader to locate the original source. Application and analysis of course materials and resources is expected, and additional research is welcome.

•             Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date.

•             The suggested length is 5-6 pages, excluding your cover page, completed templates, and reference list. You may exceed 6 pages, but be sure that what you write adds value to your submission and is not redundant.