It is important to distinguish between your perspective and other perspectives regarding your commentary topic. What are some of the other perspectives you see? Summarize them briefly. Next, summarize your own perspective. In what ways does your perspective differ from other perspectives? Why is your perspective different?

It is important to distinguish between your perspective and other perspectives regarding your commentary topic. What are some of the other perspectives you see? Summarize them briefly. Next, summarize your own perspective. In what ways does your perspective differ from other perspectives? Why is your perspective different?

Identify and discuss one part of your leadership practicum project that when implemented over the last few weeks went exactly as planned. What do you attribute to this success and why?

Reflection Paper (15% = 30 points)
Each student will submit a 2–3-page reflection paper. To avoid point deductions, please adhere to the following guidelines:
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Title Page (does not count toward the 2-3 page limit)
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Reference Page (does not count toward the 2-3 page limit)
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First Person (use terms I, me, my, etc.)
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Times New Roman 12 pt (or similar size)
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Double Space (no extra spaces between paragraphs)
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1-Inch Margins (on all sides)
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Well-Written Paragraphs Only (do not use bullets or numbers)
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Indent Paragraphs (use ½ inch indentation)
The reflection paper will include the following three (3) sections. Each section has several guiding questions to assist in developing a well-derived plan of action. Each section may consist of one or more well-written paragraphs. Do not include the questions in your paper.
Body of the Paper (must be a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 pages)
Section 1: The Leadership Practicum Project Reflection
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Give at least three examples of specific learning (from previous DHA 801-808 coursework) that you used to help you complete your leadership practicum project. Be specific by referencing DHA courses by number, articles read by title/author, strategies used, case studies evaluated, and other relevant learning. Kotter’s 8-steps does not count as one of the three examples.
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Identify and discuss one part of your leadership practicum project that when implemented over the last few weeks went exactly as planned. What do you attribute to this success and why?
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Identify and discuss one part of your leadership practicum project that when implemented over the last few weeks proved to be a challenge. What might you have done differently to address this challenge and why?
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Now that the leadership practicum project is completed, what would you do differently to ensure improved or enhanced outcomes and why? This is not the same as the challenge you identified in the previous question but rather more about your organization and implementation of the entire project.
Section 2: Accountability Partners Reflection
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Sometimes leaders must quickly develop and implement plans to achieve goals. Discuss the process you used to select and connect with your accountability partners to form a group of three prior to the first zoom class. What made this process successful or not?
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Leaders often map out the scope of the work and determine how a team will work together to achieve their goals. Discuss the group norms/expectations your accountability team agreed upon to ensure that all team members had sufficient time to answer the discussion board questions and read/respond to their accountability partners’ posts before the deadline. What made this process successful or not?
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Leaders understand that team success is achievable when all team members focus on the tasks required and ensure that the end product represents the expected deliverable. Comment on the feedback you received from your accountability partners. Was it timely? Did it serve as a second “lens” to ensure that you had answered and addressed all discussion forum questions? Did it provide positive reinforcement of your thinking? Did it challenge or stretch your thinking? Did your accountability partners acknowledge any new learnings or insights they gained as a result of reading your posts? Go beyond “yes/no” answers for the questions listed. Provide specific evidence and examples to support your conclusions.
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Leaders understand that feedback is an essential part of team growth, learning and success. Comment on the feedback you provided to your accountability partners. Was it timely? Did it serve as a second “lens” to ensure that they had answered and addressed all discussion forum questions? Did it provide positive reinforcement of their thinking? Did it challenge or stretch their thinking? Did you acknowledge any new learnings or insights you gained as a result of reading your accountability partners’ posts? Go beyond “yes/no” answers for the questions listed. Provide specific evidence and examples to support your conclusions.
Section 3: Advice to Future DHA 809 Cohorts
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Leaders understand the importance ongoing success, sustainability and the role they play in assisting the next generation of leaders. Now that you have finished the DHA 809 course, what advice would you give to the next DHA 809 Leadership Practicum cohort that will aid them in being successful in this course?

How can our nation overcome problems of race relations in establishing a fair and equal society? How have conditions for African Americans changed? How have they remained the same?

Students must submit a short research paper that compares and contrasts two events: one from the past, and one from the present. (Note: the term “events” broadly refers to notable developments or issues, recognized political and social leaders, organizations, and/or social movements.) This assignment focuses on the Core Objective of Social Responsibility. However Critical Thinking Skills and Communication Skills will also be assessed.
Students are free select which events that they would like to examine—although all topics MUST be approved by the professor. As with Signature Assignment 1, this paper must be double-spaced, in 12-point font, range between 300 and 600 words, and will be considered “late” under previously mentioned circumstances.
In this research paper, students are required to address each of the following:
How did individuals and groups involved with the events under analysis take a proactive role in changing society and/or participating in the democratic process?
(Concept from the rubric: citizenship)
What issues of fairness and/or inequality were addressed by individuals and groups involved with the events? Be sure to include a discussion of racial prejudice, discrimination, and ethical behaviors.
(Concept from the rubric: social justice)
How can our nation overcome problems of race relations in establishing a fair and equal society? How have conditions for African Americans changed? How have they remained the same?
(Concept from the rubric: ecology)
The paper must be double-spaced, in 12-point font, and range between 300 and 600 words (or 1-2 pages).
When examining the Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests and the LA Riots, there are several key aspects that can be considered for comparison: the underlying causes, the nature of the protests, and their broader impact. Here are some specific elements to consider in each aspect:
Underlying Causes (The Why):
LA Riots: Rooted in longstanding racial tensions, economic disparities, and a history of aggressive policing, particularly against African-American communities. The immediate trigger was the acquittal of the police officers involved in the beating of Rodney King.
BLM Protests: Sparked by systemic racism and police brutality, with George Floyd’s death serving as a catalyst. The movement focuses on a broader range of issues related to racial injustice.
Nature of the Protests (The How):
Violence and Looting: Both events saw instances of violence and looting, but the LA Riots were more characterized by widespread civil unrest and significant property damage.
Police Suppression: In both cases, there were reports of aggressive police tactics. However, the scale and intensity varied, with the LA Riots seeing a large-scale deployment of the National Guard.
Media Coverage: Media coverage in both events played a crucial role in shaping public perception. The LA Riots were one of the first major events to be covered extensively by round-the-clock news, while social media played a significant role in the BLM protests.
Broader Impact and Responses:
Policy Changes and Public Discourse: Both events led to discussions about race relations, policing, and social justice. However, the BLM movement has been more successful in sustaining a longer-term discussion and influencing policy changes.

Name the two brands of software that you’ve chosen, and give a brief descriiption of each of them. Include information about the companies that make the software. What are some benefits for a practice using a software program?

Answer at least these questions:
Name the two brands of software that you’ve chosen, and give a brief descriiption of each of them.
Include information about the companies that make the software.
What are some benefits for a practice using a software program?
List office features and functions, as well as pros and cons of each software package—what does each program do, or not do?
How are technical support issues handled?
How is loss of data prevented in each type of program?
Is this a cloud- or server-based program? What hardware or software might be required?
Is training provided? In what ways?
Are laboratory and imaging results imported? Provide details on those that are compatible with the software program being discussed.

Many states are using alternatives to incarceration and are reconsidering policies in order to assist offenders making the transition back into the community. Write a short paper in which you respond to these questions: What alternatives to incarceration exist in Indiana? Are these alternatives merely enhancements to probation or parole, or are they truly alternatives? Which alternatives work best for which types of offenders?

Overview
The ability to conduct research using state corrections data is a valuable skill to have not only for this course but for further study in the criminal justice field. It is also a valuable skill for practicing professionals.
Prompt
Many states are using alternatives to incarceration and are reconsidering policies in order to assist offenders making the transition back into the community. Write a short paper in which you respond to these questions:
What alternatives to incarceration exist in Indiana?
Are these alternatives merely enhancements to probation or parole, or are they truly alternatives?
Which alternatives work best for which types of offenders?
What are the elements necessary for successful reentry of offenders into the community?
What is Indiana doing to address these elements? Explain how the state initiatives are intended to address each element.
What to Submit
Your submission should be about 1 to 2 pages, with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Sources should be cited according to APA style.

Give examples of psychosocial factors that affect the health care professional and the effect those factors could have on patient education. 2) Give examples of psychosocial factors that affect the patient and the effect those factors could have on patient education.

Write a short ) paragraph response for EACH question. This assignment is to be submitted as a Microsoft Word document.
1) Give examples of psychosocial factors that affect the health care professional and the effect those factors could have on patient education.
2) Give examples of psychosocial factors that affect the patient and the effect those factors could have on patient education.
3) Explain what is meant by personality styles and give examples of approaches that could be used to help the patient. Include self-perception as a factor.
4) List the steps in adjustment to illness and how the patient copes with each step.
5) Explain the health professional’s role in teaching the patient at different life stages.
6) Define the role of the family in patient education.
7) How might the family influence the compliance of the patient and what measures can the health care professional use in communication with the family?

Leaders must understand the importance of the brand to business success and sustainability. It is important for you to reflect on the last nine weeks and the relevance of marketing to optimizing a brand. The theme park scenario you have worked on will, someday, not be a purely hypothetical situation to you. You will be faced with real-world crises and challenges. There will be critical roles for marketing and other functional departments to play when they arise. One of the important factors in your personal success will be how you brand yourself. What do you represent? Why should you be the “go-to” future leader of an organization? Why should you be the first choice as that leader?

Leaders must understand the importance of the brand to business success and sustainability. It is important for you to reflect on the last nine weeks and the relevance of marketing to optimizing a brand. The theme park scenario you have worked on will, someday, not be a purely hypothetical situation to you. You will be faced with real-world crises and challenges. There will be critical roles for marketing and other functional departments to play when they arise.
One of the important factors in your personal success will be how you brand yourself. What do you represent? Why should you be the “go-to” future leader of an organization? Why should you be the first choice as that leader? You are being asked to self-reflect on what you want your personal brand to be.
In your initial post, you should address the following questions based on what you learned in this course:
What are at least three key course takeaways that resonate with you and that you may use in your current or future workplace? Explain how they resonate with you.
When thinking of attributes of an effective leader, what personal brand traits do they appear to possess?
Describe your desired personal brand. How can being a lifelong learner help with reaching your desired personal brand image?

What are your areas of strength within the interpersonal domain, and how did you determine a cluster as a strength? Provide supportive examples. Weaknesses: What are your areas of weakness within the interpersonal domain, and how did you determine a cluster as a weakness? Provide supportive examples. Strategies: What are your strategies for the development of behavioral competencies within the interpersonal domain? Provide supportive examples and information from your research.

First, review the required module resources, examining the behavioral competencies within the interpersonal domain. As a reminder, the three main clusters within the interpersonal domain are relationship management, global and cultural effectiveness, and communication. Once you are familiar with the interpersonal domain clusters, conduct a self-reflection and analysis by responding to each of the following three questions:

Strengths: What are your areas of strength within the interpersonal domain, and how did you determine a cluster as a strength? Provide supportive examples.
Weaknesses: What are your areas of weakness within the interpersonal domain, and how did you determine a cluster as a weakness? Provide supportive examples.
Strategies: What are your strategies for the development of behavioral competencies within the interpersonal domain? Provide supportive examples and information from your research.

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Explore how technological innovation, such as advancements in artificial intelligence or automation, contributes to economic growth. Analyze case studies of industries that have experienced significant economic growth due to technological innovation. Discuss the potential benefits and challenges associated with adopting new technologies on a macroeconomic scale.

Explore how technological innovation, such as advancements in artificial intelligence or automation, contributes to economic growth. Analyze case studies of industries that have experienced significant economic growth due to technological innovation. Discuss the potential benefits and challenges associated with adopting new technologies on a macroeconomic scale.

Discuss one of the Barriers within the profession as explained by Schafer. What is your assessment of that barrier? Several leadership behaviors are discussed by Yukl. Select one of those behaviors that you feel is the most important, or near the top of the list. Discuss that behavior and explain your rationale for selecting it.

For week six you have several readings, all of which have a focus on leadership. Based on these readings and other research that may supplement these readings (not replace them), create a New Thread and answer the below items/questions Your response(s) should be in your own words. This means that you need to paraphrase, interpret, analyze, etc.
Discuss one of the Barriers within the profession as explained by Schafer. What is your assessment of that barrier?
Several leadership behaviors are discussed by Yukl. Select one of those behaviors that you feel is the most important, or near the top of the list. Discuss that behavior and explain your rationale for selecting it.
In the reading by Malos eight leadership theories are presented. Select one theory that you believe has little validity or legitimacy. Briefly discuss that theory and then explain why you made your selection.