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.

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?

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.

“We live in a turbulent fast-changing world, global disruptions including COVID-19 manufacturing restrictions and sanctions among some countries affect international trade and business. Discuss ethical issues multinational entreprises (MNEs) face when exiting sanctioned regimes like Russia. What are some strategies that MNEs in these regimes may adopt to be deemed responsible by society?

“We live in a turbulent fast-changing world, global disruptions including COVID-19 manufacturing restrictions and sanctions among some countries affect international trade and business. Discuss ethical issues multinational entreprises (MNEs) face when exiting sanctioned regimes like Russia. What are some strategies that MNEs in these regimes may adopt to be deemed responsible by society? A max. 1,000-word (not including end-text references, title page and other supplementary materials) report done
individually.
Assessment 2: Critical Analysis Report indicative structure:
Short introduction/background to answering the question (approximately 10-15% of the word count)
Discussion of ethical issues faced (approximately 40% of the word count)Paragraph 1 as solution 1
Paragraph 2 as solution 2
Paragraph n as solution n
Practical solutions/recommendations that MNEs can or already implement (approximately 40% of the word count)Solutions as in the point above
Conclusion/Summary (approximately 5-10% of the word count)
List of references in APA 7th format (not part of the word count)
Tips:
The main things assessed will be your (i) answer to the question (content), (ii) structure as a clear structure is the key to good business communication, and (iii) sources and referencing as you have to demonstrate that you can carry out research and form your opinion based on credible information sources.
This assessment is designed to test your independent research skills.
Use credible sources i.e., peer-reviewed materials, reports from credible institutions/organisations/news sources that have good reputation and not blogs or other various unknown/questionable internet sources like Wikipedia that can be written/edited by anyone or non-experts.
Ensure you utilise correct in-text and end-text referencing format i.e., APA 7th, you will be marked on the quality of referencing.
You have to utilise critical thinking, i.e., don’t take one or two sources and copy paste solutions from that limited resource as it will be considered as one-sided view. Critical thinking involves taking opinions from a variety of sources, forming your own informed opinion based on what you have read and understood and expressing your answer in the report.
As we are covering international business (a very wide subject with many variables), your answer should be comprehensive i.e., rather than discussing a couple of points in detail, you need to be talking about all the possible alternatives. In the case of this unit, a holistic approach precedes details. An overarching view with all the interconnections is most important.
Headings/subheadings are welcome.
Bullet points, figures, tables, other info that makes the report more interesting and answers the question are also welcome so long as you stay in the word count.
There is no need for definitions and other generic information that does not add value to answering the question. For example, do not write that there are problems with the global supply chains as a prudent person already knows this and you are not getting any points for stating the obvious.

What does it mean when a population is ‘vulnerable’? in reference to patient populations in healthcare. Choose a population considered vulnerable. Why is this population considered vulnerable? What do you think can be done to address problems faced by this population

What does it mean when a population is ‘vulnerable’? in reference to patient populations in healthcare.
Choose a population considered vulnerable. Why is this population considered vulnerable? What do you think can be done to address problems faced by this population?
needs 1 source in APA.
discussion board post.

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?

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.

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.

Watch this 13 minute video on the Infant/Toddler Foundations. After watching the video answer the reflection questions listed after the video. (5points) Reflection Questions: What are the CA Infant/Toddler Foundations? / What age span does the infant/toddler foundations focus on? Why did the California Department of Education (CDE) develop this resources? What are the four areas of development the Foundations are made up?

Instructions:
For this assignment you will explore the California Infant/Toddler Learning and Development Foundations and the California Curriculum Frameworks. In the net few weeks you will be asked to create a lesson plan for both infants and toddlers, the Foundations and Frameworks are resources you will be able to use to complete your lesson plans so for this assignment you will become familiar with these resources.
Part I: Watch this 13 minute video on the Infant/Toddler Foundations. After watching the video answer the reflection questions listed after the video. (5points)
Reflection Questions:
What are the CA Infant/Toddler Foundations? / What age span does the infant/toddler foundations focus on?
Why did the California Department of Education (CDE) develop this resources?
What are the four areas of development the Foundations are made up?
Describe some of the key skills in each of the domains in the Foundations.
What are some key points you learned from the video?
Part II: (5 points)
California Infant/Toddler Curriculum Frameworks
The Curriculum Framework provides guidance in planning and implementing curriculum that supports children as they progress in their learning and development in each domain.
Use the link provided below to explore the Infant/Toddler Frameworks
California Infant/Toddler Curriculum Frameworks
Reflection Questions:
What did you notice about the Frameworks? What kinds of resources are provided?
What four areas of development are described in the Frameworks?
How can infant/toddler educators use the Frameworks?

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?