Analyze the Problem and Propose Solutions and Plans to Support Implementation
Week Introduction:
You have determined the circumstances that caused the conflict and determined the potential risk to the project. You determine the conflict would be a good example for you to present to other members of the project team along with senior management. The issue that is in need of a solution has been identified. You feel the educational value of presenting this conflict to your colleagues is key to minimizing risk issues and conflicts during project implementation.
1. Review the resources listed in the Books and Resources area below to prepare for this week’s assignment(s).
2. Complete the following Spotlight on Skills if you need assistance with the tools used to complete your assignments.
Spotlight on Skills: How to prepare an engaging lecture
For this week, and without a doubt in your career, you will need to present effective and engaging lectures. To find out how to polish your lecture skills, look over Winn, J. Effective and Engaging Lectures.
Winn, J. Effective and engaging lectures. College of Allied Health, Oklahoma City & Tulsa. http://www.ouhsc.edu/egr/documents/EffectiveandEngagingLectures.pps
Spotlight on Skills: Developing PowerPoint Presentations
For help creating PowerPoint presentations, review this PowerPoint Tutorial.
Books & Resources:
Document/Other
Films Media Group. (2012). Be Positive in Conflict Resolution [Video File]. http://proxy1.ncu.edu/login?://digital.films.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?&&
Instruction: View Video
Article/Journal
Vilchis, F. L., Tovar, L. A. R., & Flores, M. M. T. (2012, July). Conflict resolution through consensus building approach in the implementation of bus rapid transit system. http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/ijbm/article/view/15835/12452
Instruction: Read Article
Assignment: Analyze the Problem and Propose Solutions and Plans to Support Implementation (10 Points) Due: 09/25/2016
Instructions:
Organize your thoughts, research, and explanation of the solution for presentation to your colleagues. Analyze the problem and hypothesize potential solutions. In a PowerPoint presentation, provide a summary of the problem, along with possible solutions and analysis conducted as a part of your proposed ideas. Be sure to include intervention techniques that could be implemented for internal staff conflicts as well as for external conflicts. Also, explain how you plan to support your proposed solutions moving forward.
Incorporate appropriate animations, transitions, and graphics as well as “speaker notes” for each slide. The speaker notes may be comprised of brief paragraphs or bulleted lists.
Support your presentation with at least three (3) scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources may be included.
Length: 12-15 slides (with a separate reference slide)
Notes Length: 100-150 words for each slide
Be sure to include citations for quotations and paraphrases with references in APA format and style where appropriate. Save the file as PPT with the correct course code information
Alignment to Course Learning Outcomes:
4.0 Predict the likelihood of each possible solution to resolve the problem.
5.0 Recommend a plan to support proposed solutions of the problem.