Competency

Determine the technology and tools used in the innovation process.

Student Success Criteria

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Scenario

You are the change agent of your current organization, and you have recently come across a call for proposals for the upcoming ACMP (Association of Change Management Professionals) annual conference. You have been successful in focusing on the innovation and change process in your organization and you want to share with other change management professionals. You must submit your proposal. This year’s focus is on Technology and Tools for Innovation. All submissions will be selected by a committee based on the following criteria:

1. Thoroughness – Completed each section for committee review
2. Content –
3. Topic title
4. Topic related to technology and innovation for change managers
5. Topic related to tools used by change mangers for innovation
6. How to be an effective change management practitioner
7. Summary
8. Speaker – Demonstration of knowledge and experience, presence, and professionalism.
9. Brief speaker bio
10. Presentation Style/Format- Will the session be interactive and engaging?

• What type of session will it be?

1. Participatory Lecture – one or two presenters sharing information to audience
2. Workshop – Interactive session with attendees working through exercises
3. Round Table Discussion – interaction amongst attendees – presenter is more of a facilitator
4. Case Study – Presenter leads discussion on a real-life business issue
5. Ted-Talk Style – Short, fast presentation

Instructions

Create a proposal addressing all of the following areas:

1. Title of Proposal
2. Abstract (100-word count)
3. Explain what type of presentation it will be and why
4. Content:
5. topic Title
6. Topic related to technology and innovation for change managers
7. Topic related to tools used by change mangers for innovation
8. How to be an effective change management practitioner
9. Summary
10. Supporting research
11. Speaker Bio
12. What your background is
13. What makes you an expert on the presented topic

Rubric:

A – 4 – Mastery

Detailed proposal title and comprehensive abstract.

A – 4 – Mastery

Comprehensive explanation of type of presentation and why that type was selected

A – 4 – Mastery

Comprehensive description of topic and supporting research.

A – 4 – Mastery

Comprehensive description of speaker’s background and expertise.