Systems Thinking For Good, Part 3
This week, you will complete the business report you have been developing during the last 2 weeks. As a reminder, you have assumed the role of a consultant who has been asked by the upper management team to evaluate an organizational performance problem within an organization. You will present your findings in the form of a written report with an executive summary included in the form of a PowerPoint presentation. The organization for this assessment will be one of your choices, and it should be one with which you are very familiar. This organization could be where you currently work or where you have worked in the past.
Important Note: This week’s Assignment features one of the Business Skills for Good that you will develop throughout your MBA program. The Business Skill for Good for this course is personal mastery. Peter Senge, in his book The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of the Learning Organization (2006), offers the following definition of personal mastery at the individual level: “Personal mastery is the discipline of continually clarifying and deepening our personal vision, of focusing our energies, of developing patience, and of seeing reality objectively” (p. 7). He goes on to describe the organization that supports personal mastery as being able to “provide that environment by continuingly encouraging personal vision, commitment to the truth, and a willingness to face honestly the gaps between the two” (p. 162).
As you complete the final parts of your business report, be sure to include specific examples from the organization as well as relevant citations from the Learning Resources, the Walden Library, and/or other appropriate academic sources to support your evaluation.
To prepare for this Assignment:
· This Assignment highlights the Business Skill for Good of personal mastery. Personal mastery involves continuous self-improvement, self-awareness, and self-management. In today’s dynamic workplaces, individuals who possess personal mastery are better equipped to navigate various challenges and excel in their roles. By fostering self-awareness, individuals gain insight into their strengths, weaknesses, motivations, and emotions, fostering more effective interpersonal/social and people skills. Self-management skills enable individuals to regulate their emotions, manage time efficiently, and adapt to changing circumstances, which are all important leadership and management skills. The commitment to continuous learning ensures that individuals remain adaptable and resilient in the face of evolving demands. Please review the following video for a brief introduction:
o Walden University, LLC. (2021). Personal mastery [Video]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com
- Return to the same business report template you utilized in Week 8 and Week 9. With the research and readings from Weeks 8–10 in mind, incorporate any feedback, as needed, into your report as you complete Part 3.
- Download the Module 3 Presentation Template (PowerPoint presentation) Download Module 3 Presentation Template (PowerPoint presentation).
Submit Part 3 of your business report, to include the following:
Part 3: Personal Mastery (1–2 pages)
Based on Senge’s definition of personal mastery, the information shared in the Learning Resources, and your own research, address the following:
· Defend recommendations you would make to the upper management team to support personal mastery at both the individual level and the organizational level, being sure to include your rationale. (Consider all major stakeholders: employees, customers, and the community.) Provide specific examples to support your position.
· Compose your personal vision. (Note that this personal vision goes far beyond traditional goals and objectives and should focus on purpose). In what ways does your personal vision relate to your ability to lead positive social change within your organization, your community, or more broadly?
Executive Summary Presentation (1–2 slides)
· Develop an executive summary of your overall evaluation to be presented to the upper management team. This should consist of a 1- to 2-slide PowerPoint deck.
Refer to the Week 10 Assignment Rubric for specific grading elements and criteria. Your instructor will use this grading rubric to assess your work.