Assignment 4

 

Using the information from Assignment 1 and the supporting documents, you must create a proposal for your CEO explaining the issue and implementation recommendations in transitioning the individual learning to organizational learning. Refer to the Project Proposal template, located in Week 8 of the online course shell for additional information on the content of each section of the proposal.

Write a five to seven (5-7) page proposal in which you:

Section 1: Project Summary

1. Summarize your findings along with the implementation recommendations.

Section 2: Project Background

1. Determine the issue that has disconnected the culture and organizational learning based on the three (3) selected mystifications from Assignment 1.
2. Critique the current OLM(s)’ hindrance to organizational learning and provide your recommendation(s) for the organization to address the issue.

Section 3: Project Goals and Methodology

1. Defend the one (1) OLM that is suitable (i.e., the OLM identified in Assignment 1) for the organization’s training and / or learning circumstances then suggest three (3) pros and three (3) cons of implementing the selected OLM. Next, diagnose the possible source that has prevented productive learning within the organization then support your recommendation(s) for a permanent change.
2. Suggest two (2) talent management strategies designed to prepare the organization for its readiness to share knowledge and maintain a learning environment.

Section 4: Project Risk Management

1. Elaborate on two (2) high resistance risks to this transition. Outline a plan for managing each resistance risk.
2. Generate a high quality After-Action Review (AAR) to monitor the effectiveness of the transition from individual to organization learning.
3. Specify one (1) training technique for the organization to introduce this new way of learning to the workforce. Next, examine whether or not the current organizational structure and processes can support transition from individual learning to organizational learning.
4. Use at least five (5) quality academic references in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia does not qualify as an academic resource.
5. Use the Project Proposal template located here.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

Project Information

This section is meant to provide an overall picture of the project that can be seen at a glance as well as convey important project details.

Project Title: Transition to Organizational Learning

Project Summary: Write a two to four (2-4) sentence summary of the project scope (i.e., the work that you will be doing to address the organization’s learning needs).

Prepared by: Student Name

Attached Documentation: List title of attached documentation

Project Contacts:

List those individuals who are involved with the project and can be contacted. Be sure to include their name, title, role in the project, as well as phone numbers and email addresses

Project Summary

The goal of this section is to present the reasons for doing this project as well as stating all of the project’s objectives. In this section in particular, it is very important to write concisely and clearly. Some project professionals even suggest writing the project summary last. Before you begin writing you should be able to answer the following questions:

· Why are you doing this project?

· What will you be doing?

· How will you be doing it?

· Who will be doing it?

· Where will it be done?

Project Background

This section explains what needs / problems you are trying to solve, and why these needs / problems are worth solving. You should also provide a brief setting and history behind the project. This section should be no more than one (1) page. Include references to supporting documentation, such as research papers and articles.

Project Goals and Methodology

This section details the plan for both the goals of the project and the strategies for achieving them. This section also details anticipated general problems and general strategies for managing them.

Project Risk Management

This section details the major project risks and delineates the plans to alleviate or control them. Make sure to address each risk’s likelihood of occurring as well as its impact on the project and the organization.

Conclusion

In this section you should try to tie up all the above information in a short summary that explains the potential value of the project and emphasizes its feasibility.

References

List all references (at least five [5]) cited in the proposal in this section.

Appendix

This is where you should include additional charts, graphs, reports, etc. that were cited in the proposal, but were not appropriate to place in the main body of the document.