Discussion 1

Complete the interactive analysis, Strategies for Creating Positive Organizational Change. A transcript of this interactive exercise is uploaded.

Consider what you learned in the experience and respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• What have you learned during this team collaboration about Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model?
• What is a process for creating a sense of urgency around change?
• How does collaboration promote self-analysis and help you prevent or correct mistakes?
• How does collaboration promote problem solving and help team members improve their skills?
• What are the connections between new behaviors and organizational change? How do you replace old habits?

Discussion 2

 Complete your persuasive speech outline using the Speech Outline Template Word Document  that is uploaded.

• In your post, identify two specific areas you would like peer feedback on. Examples may include:
  • The use of tone
  • Quality of points and sub-points
  • Alignment of certain sections (introduction, body, conclusion) to identified purpose
  • Effectiveness of introduction
  • Effectiveness of conclusion
  • Appropriate and ethical use of reasoning, evidence, and emotions
  • Other
• Describe what has changed from your informative presentation and explain why you made these changes.
• Include all references with proper citations.