Projects exist for one reason: to provide value to the business. A team creates business value in many ways. Most commonly, the business value is realized through improving a product or service that increases efficiency, meeting safety and regulatory compliance, receiving a financial return on an investment—such as increasing sales—and generating more brand awareness through customer satisfaction. The information in Weeks 1 and 2 has taught you about tailoring, and now is the time to put it into practice. Smartphone Project Now that we have learned a bit from our first attempt at the smartphone project, we will try it again! You have been studying the different types of project management and realize that since the smartphone industry is rapidly changing and highly competitive, this would be best to run as an agile project. Rather than trying to figure out the project budget and plan (like we did with a traditional project), you start by identifying all the work that needs to be done. This is critical because the work you identify (and the estimates that you give those items) will provide you with a better idea of the overall scope and budget your project needs to have. At the beginning of your project, you are given a team of two other designers with a background in phone technology and infrastructure. With their help, it is time for you to create your initial product backlog. Considering the given scenario, respond to the following in 525 words or less in a Word document. Create 2 epics that discuss the main pieces of functionality that will attract your customer (e.g., my smartphone will have solar-powered batteries that absorb sunlight as you carry it around). Decompose your epics into features and stories (minimum 1 feature and story per epic). Write some requirements for your stories. What does it include? What is the value to the user? Now that you have some work items in your backlog, describe how you would set up the project to deliver your first MVP. How do you intend to adapt your schedule and work to ensure you capture value as quickly as possible? Consider the following questions: How are you going to get all your requirements? What ceremonies will be useful for the team to use? How do you plan to test and verify the value of your work? Format?your assignment consistent with APA guidelines. Submit your assignment. Resources Center for Writing Excellence Reference and Citation Generator Grammar Assistance
Strategic human resources management is a movement within the field of HR that applies a more strategic approach to the management of human resources. As organizations move more toward this model, there are many considerations that a company should make before implementing it. Click on this link to learn more about strategic human resources management. With your fellow classmates, please discuss the following questions: If you were an HR manager in a company, would you encourage strategic HR management? Why or why not? Do the benefits of strategic HR management outweigh the barriers to its implementation? Why or why not? 300-500wrds
Ch3 Summary & Leadership Questionnaire Chapter 3 Skills Approach The chapter summary should include important points; eliminate opinion and eliminate what is not related. Introduction, Details, Summary. *IN YOUR OWN WORDS* At the end of the summary, include your scores from the Leadership Trait Questionnaires. Book: Northouse, Peter G., Leadership: Theory and Practice, 9th ed., Sage Publications, Inc. ISBN: 978-150636231
Planning to Manage a Crisis: Tornado Disaster Response in Rural Alabama Slide 1: Title Slide Planning to Manage a Crisis: Tornado Disaster Response in Rural Alabama Slide 2: Crisis Identification and Categorization • EF-3 tornado impacting Abbeville, Alabama • Crisis Category: Ecosystemic • Community-wide disruption affecting individuals, families, infrastructure, and services Slide 3: Readiness and Preparedness • Foundational crisis intervention training • Experience with disaster-affected populations • Familiarity with Alabama emergency management systems • Growth areas: advanced disaster mental health, FEMA/VOAD coordination Slide 4: Influence of Values, Beliefs, and Cultural Identity • Commitment to service, dignity, and equity • Faith-informed compassion and community-centered approach • Rural Southern cultural attunement • Awareness of personal worldview and communication style Slide 5: Cultural Humility or Reflexivity Challenge • Challenge: Assuming survivors prefer formal agencies over informal supports • Importance: Rural communities may prioritize privacy and self-reliance • Need for ongoing self-reflection to avoid misinterpretation Slide 6: Initial Crisis Reactions • Shock, confusion, disorientation • Grief and loss • Heightened anxiety and fear • Survivor guilt • Overwhelm due to disrupted housing, employment, and transportation Slide 7: Treatment Model (Part 1) Psychological First Aid (PFA) • Evidence-based and flexible • Prioritizes safety, stabilization, and immediate needs • Supports diverse populations without requiring diagnosis Slide 8: Treatment Model (Part 2) Roberts’ Seven-Stage Crisis Intervention Model • Assess lethality and safety • Establish rapport • Identify major problems • Explore feelings • Generate coping strategies • Develop action plan • Follow-up Slide 9: Resource List (Local Resources) • Henry County EMA • Wiregrass United Way 2-1-1 • Southeast Alabama Mental Health Center Slide 10: Resource List (Regional/National Resources) • American Red Cross – Alabama Region • FEMA Disaster Assistance • Alabama VOAD Slide 11: Team Wellness and Burnout Prevention • Structured debriefing and rotation schedules • Clear role assignments • Access to supervision and peer consultation • Encouraging boundaries and time off • Monitoring for compassion fatigue Slide 12: Leadership Characteristics and Social Change • Trauma-informed, culturally responsive leadership • Transparent communication • Strength-based team empowerment • Advocacy for equitable disaster recovery • Modeling cultural humility Slide 13: References (Part 1) • James, R. K., & Gilliland, B. E. (2017). Crisis intervention strategies (8th ed.). Cengage Learning. • Aradhya, U. (2018). 10 tips to effective time management. Human Capital, 22(6). Slide 14: References (Part 2) • Chaneski, W. S. (2017). Time management: How effective are you? Manufacturing Engineering. • FEMA. Disaster assistance resources. • American Red Cross. Alabama Region disaster services. Slide 15: Appendix (Resource List Summary) • Summary of agencies and services for survivors.
Developing a Balanced Scorecard A balanced scorecard is used by managers to help them identify and translate the company’s strategic goals into tangible performance objectives. The data in the tool are used to allow managers to monitor and measure the status of the objectives and alert them if changes are needed to improve their ability to meet their strategic goals. Watch this video on the steps to using a balanced scorecard: Balanced Scorecard: A Step-by-Step Example. Read this article: Uber Case Study. Read this article for balanced scorecard examples: Seven Balanced Scorecard Examples. For this assignment, select a company to analyze. You may choose a company of your choice, or choose from the following list: Citibank Ford Motor Company Mobil Verizon UPS Based on your analysis, address the following: Develop a balanced scorecard for the company that you selected. It should include at least 2 clear objectives and associated metrics under each of the four perspectives (learning and growth, customer, internal processes, and financial) of the scorecard. List at least 1 advantage and disadvantage associated with using a balanced scorecard. What ethical considerations arise when utilizing the balanced scorecard to help a company compete? 3-5gs
Overview In today's modern workplace, employees have a wide range of digital tools at their fingertips to meet virtually with colleagues and/or customers. This assignment allows you to practice your communication, digital proficiency, and productivity skills. Imagine that you are preparing for a Zoom meeting with a colleague to discuss important details. You will share a PowerPoint slide deck with them to organize ideas and strategy. Instructions In Week 2, you sent Wanda a voicemail, referencing Sara; in Week 4, you emailed Sara Robins of Printables. Now you will prepare a PowerPoint slide deck to share with your Shipping Department manager, John Smith, in a Zoom meeting to discuss important next steps. This should be a PowerPoint presentation with at least five slides. You do not need to record audio for this assignment. Use professional language and tone appropriate for internal communication with co-workers to develop a slide deck presentation outlining what needs to be done: Identify what task still needs to be completed. Identify which to-do items need to be done by the Shipping Department. The table below contains the items that need to be completed by the Shipping Department. Clarify when the replacement order is scheduled to arrive. Identify which person is responsible for refunding the shipping fees to Printables. You need to mention someone by name here (either invent a specific employee or assign the task to the shipping manager, in particular). Use professional language and tone appropriate for internal communication with co-workers. Evaluate your PowerPoint presentation and review the?Six Ws Worksheet for Assignment 3 [DOCX]. How do you think your Shipping Manager is feeling, and how will the information in your slide deck improve collaboration between yourself and him? Note: You are not required to submit the Six W's Worksheet with this recorded assignment. If needed, edit your slide deck. Submit your PowerPoint file. Format:?Create a PowerPoint presentation consisting of at least five slides. Font: Use a font of appropriate size and weight for presentation, generally 24–28 points for headings and no smaller than 18 points for bullet-point text. Resources Refer to Microsoft’s tutorial video, Create a Presentation to help design a slide deck, found on the following reading list: Week 5: Assignment: Communicating Your PlanLinks to an external site.. Competencies Measured By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria: Competency 2: Develop professional written communications in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences. Identify tasks that need to be completed, by whom, and when. Address the appropriate audience, using professional language and tone. Write concisely and directly, using active voice. Competency 4: Create effective workplace messaging using appropriate media technology. Use PowerPoint effectively to create workplace messaging.
How to Submit Annotations for a Documentary Using Microsoft Word Step 1: Watch the documentary Watch the documentary carefully Take notes as you watch Pay attention to: Main ideas Important facts or statistics Quotes or key scenes The filmmaker’s purpose or message Format your annotations (recommended method) Use time stamps so your instructor knows exactly what part you’re referring to. Example format: Time Stamp (00:05:32) The documentary explains how social media influences teen behavior. This moment is important because it shows how technology impacts identity development and mental health. Use the skills for active reading and apply it to the documentary- Living on One Dollar. Every annotation symbol, notes etc., please use in the document. This will show if you understand how to be an active reader or passive reader.
The chapter summary should include important points; eliminate opinion and eliminate what is not related. Introduction, Details, Summary. *IN YOUR OWN WORDS* Please see the attached document Chapter 5: Situational Approach Book: Northouse, Peter G., Leadership: Theory and Practice, 9th ed., Sage Publications, Inc. ISBN: 978-150636231
Just looking for your analysis and insightful thinking. 1. Can any firm beat Amazon in the marketplace? If not, why not? If so, how can they best do so? 2. How formidable a competitor is Google for Amazon? Please explain. 3. What are Amazon's major strengths? Does it have any weaknesses? Please explain 4. Is Jet.com a potential concern for Amazon? Why or why not?
Use a Word document to answer the questions below. Make sure to create MLA header format. Provide a thorough response for each question. Please answer in complete sentences. 1. What makes Montgomery County, Ohio, an “epicenter” for opioid/fentanyl overdoses? 2. Discuss the relationship between the epidemic and children. 3. For law enforcement officers, what is difficult about policing fentanyl sales? 4. Discuss the multiple ways fentanyl gets into the United States.
