Strategic leadership is not a term that everyone understands.  In this exercise, you are required to discover, document, and compare and contrast three (3) definitions of strategic leadership from three (3) unique scholarly sources.  Using the online Jerry Falwell Library (JFL), draw one definition each from a source found in the following databases:  Business Source Complete, ERIC, and a database of your choosing (not connected to the other two).  Limit your search to the last five (5) years and select only from sources that are full-text PDF.

Write a 900 word double-spaced paper in APA format that evaluates the definitions found in these articles.  Where are they similar?  Where do they differ?  Would you select one as more correct than the others or would you draw pieces from two or more of them to write your own definition?  How would you explain your chosen definition to others?  How would you apply this definition in a work setting?

As part of this project, prepare an annotated bibliography.  The bibliography will be structured as follows: APA formatted reference (minimum 250 words per reference) followed by summary of key points, evaluation of the quality of the publication, evaluation of the quality of the author(s), where this fits into the assignment, and the library database in which you found the article.  A traditional APA reference page and the annotated bibliography will be turned in with the associated paper.

Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
Bring the aspects of change leadership together in an applied research paper.
Understand the importance of an employee’s structural ability to implement change.
Identify the the stages needed to become an effective influencer for change.

Reading: Influencer by Grenny et al: Chapters 9-10 ( Attached)

Please see instructions from attachment and pay close attention to the grading rubric.

Self Selected Project Topic: Power Point Presentation

This week looks at the ways a leader can help change agents be more effective, from social mobility to structural motivation.
Understand the structural motivations needed for change.
Identify the social mobility actions that agents need to implement change.
Distinguish between effective and ineffective motivations for employees

The 17 slide Power Point presentation will consider the different leadership strategies that will be essential in facilitating changes in the organization.  The presentation will focus on three key areas as the basis for the need for change in the organizations Technology, Innovation and Communication. Please be specific.

The presentation will evaluate the different approaches that can be used towards establishing these changes and also evaluating how these changes will impact the performance of the given organization. The aim of the presentation will be to highlight the changes, reasons for these changes and the impact of the changes on the institution.

The PowerPoint presentation will consider the different leadership strategies that will be essential in facilitating changes in the organization.  The presentation will focus on three key areas as the basis for the need for change in the organizations Technology, Innovation and Communication.

The presentation will evaluate the different approaches that can be used towards establishing these changes and also evaluating how these changes will impact the performance of the given organization. The aim of the presentation will be to highlight the changes, reasons for these changes and the impact of the changes on the institution.

Please review the rubric before starting the power point. Also read the instructions that are attached.

Readings: Influencer by: Grenny et al: Chpt 7-8 ( attached)
Merida (attached)

Develop a project overview that addresses the following questions.

What were the mission and objectives of the project?
What were the high-level tasks or scope of the project?
How was the need for the project identified?
What was the cost, and how was it funded?
What was the timeline?
Who were the parties involved in the project, and what were the roles of each party (team) member?
What steps did you establish to ensure the project was a success?
How did you measure the success of your project?
Overall, how did project management help to make this project a success?

The concept of motivation is integrated throughout studies on management and leadership, but it becomes more complex when motivating a team comprised of multiple personalities, backgrounds and motivations.  This module will explore the various considerations that should be made for motivating teams as well as effective strategies for motivation.  A component of this will include a closer look at approaches to leadership with a specific focus on the serving leader as a motivator.
Describe key considerations in motivating high-performing teams
Evaluate effective strategies and leadership approaches for team motivation
Assess the role of the serving leader in motivating teams for business and community. Please follow instructions on attachment below: Integration of Faith & Learning Week 6.

Reading Wheelan Chapters 7-9 ( Attached)
Read Article: Attached

This paper will delve into the significance of empowering teams. Students will explore the advantages and challenges of this process as well as effective strategies for empowering high-performing teams.  This will include a closer look at approaches to leadership as it relates to this empowerment process.  The most effective leaders are able to embrace this as a slow and careful process of allowing team members to develop and become more empowered.  This module will conclude with an exploration of strategies for sustaining the high-performing team.