Assignment Description:

At this stage of the course, it is essential to apply the concepts and techniques learned to your own professional challenges. This assignment requires you to create a SMART (Specific, Measurable, Assignable, Realistic, Timebound) Action Plan - Personal Development Plan that focuses on some of the course's learning objectives. By developing this plan, you will enhance your ability to make positive change happen in your team and organization.

Assignment Structure:

1. Review the three learning objectives of the course provided:

• Develop the mindset and tools to successfully adapt and perform in fast-moving hybrid environments.
• Apply the building blocks of creating high-performance innovative teams, taking into account how they relate to your particular professional challenges.
• Leverage diverse team members to reach professional goals with the sensitivity to recognize that diversity is not just cultural - more importantly, it is about working style and communication style. By understanding this, we can create unique value.

2. Use the SMART (Specific, Measurable, Assignable, Realistic, Timebound) approach to create an action plan that addresses each of the three learning objectives. For each objective, identify one action per letter of the SMART acronym. Ensure that your plan is realistic and feasible within your day-to-day work.

Include the following information in your SMART Action Plan:

Learning Objective: Explain each specific learning objective in your own words.

Then, for each learning objective, do the following according to the SMART framework:

1. Specific Action: Describe the action you will take to meet the learning objective. Be specific and concise.
2. Measurement: Identify how you will measure your progress and success in implementing the action.
3. Assignment: Determine who will be assigned to help or support you in implementing the action. This can be a colleague, team member, or mentor.
4. Realistic: Evaluate the feasibility and resources required to execute the action. Ensure it is attainable given your current circumstances.
5. Timebound: Set a deadline or timeline for completing the action. Specify when you will review your progress.

Assignment Format:

Your assignment should consist of one Word or PDF document with your Personal Development Plan. IMPORTANT NOTE: Make sure you follow each part of the assignment structure! Otherwise, you will not be able to get full credit for this assignment.

You will submit your assignment below. Once you have submitted your assignment, the course learning facilitator will evaluate your work.

Below, you can find a visual example of how you can structure your work, but it is not necessary that you following this structure exactly. That means that you will be able to submit your assignment without using a table. There is no limit on the number of words.

Learning Objective	Specific	Measurable	Actionable	Realistic	Time-bound
1. Develop the mindset and tools to be able to successfully adapt and perform in fast-moving hybrid environments.	Your suggested action	Your suggested action	Your suggested action	Your suggested action	Your suggested action
2. Apply the building blocks of creating high-performance innovative teams, taking into account how they relate to your particular professional challenges.	Your suggested action	Your suggested action	Your suggested action	Your suggested action	Your suggested action
3. Leverage diverse team members to reach professional goals with the sensitivity to recognize that diversity is not just cultural - more importantly, it is about working style and communication style. By understanding this, we can create unique value.	Your suggested action	Your suggested action	Your suggested action	Your suggested action	Your suggested action

Grading:

This is an individual assignment.

To assess the quality of your SMART Action Plan - Personal Development Plan, the following criteria will be considered by the learning facilitator:

• Alignment with Learning Objectives (20%):
  • Does the plan address all three learning objectives of the course?
• SMART Criteria (30%):
  • Are the actions Specific, Measurable, Assignable, Realistic, and Timebound?
  • Is the measurement approach clear and appropriate for evaluating progress?
  • Are the actions specifically related to each objective?
• Feasibility and Resources (25%):
  • Is the plan realistic and feasible given your day-to-day work?
  • Have you identified the necessary support or assistance from others?
• Deadline and Review (10%):
  • Have you set a deadline or timeline for completing each action?
  • Have you specified when you will review your progress?
• Clarity and Organization (15%):
  • Is the plan well-written and easy to understand?
  • Is there a logical flow of information?

This assignment counts for 60% of your final grade.

Considerations:

Remember, the purpose of this assignment is to apply the course concepts and techniques to your own professional challenges. Creating a well-structured and realistic plan will enhance your ability to lead high-performance teams in various environments and leverage diversity to achieve exceptional results.

Here is some information that is important for you to consider:

• This is an individual assignment.
• Your assignment should be submitted in Word or PDF format. Please make sure that you follow the assignment structure.
• This assessment will be graded by your learning facilitator and will count as 60% of your grade.
• Carefully read the grading and rubric section of this assignment to fully understand what is required and how you will be assessed.

Rubric

LHP - Final Project Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAlignment with Learning Objectives

20 ptsExcellent The plan addresses all three learning objectives clearly and comprehensively with additional insights and connections made.

16 ptsGood The plan addresses all three learning objectives clearly and comprehensively.

12 ptsPassing The plan addresses all three learning objectives.

6 ptsNeeds improvement The plan partially addresses the three learning objectives.

0 ptsNot met / No submission The plan does not address all three learning objectives.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSMART Criteria

30 ptsExcellent The actions provided are highly specific, measurable, assignable, realistic, and time-bound, demonstrating exceptional planning and understanding of the course concepts.

24 ptsGood The actions are highly specific, measurable, assignable, realistic, and time-bound demonstrating good planning and understanding of the course concepts.

18 ptsPassing The actions are specific, measurable, assignable, realistic, and time-bound demonstrating basic planning and understanding of the course concepts.

9 ptsNeeds improvement The actions are somewhat specific, measurable, assignable, realistic, and time-bound demonstrating bare planning and understanding of the course concepts.

0 ptsNot met / No submission The actions lack specificity, measurability, assignability, realism, and/or time-bound characteristics.

30 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFeasibility and Resources

25 ptsExcellent The plan demonstrates realistic feasibility and comprehensively identifies necessary support or assistance from others, considering potential challenges.

20 ptsGood The plan demonstrates realistic feasibility and basically identifies necessary support or assistance from others.

15 ptsPassing The plan considers feasibility and identifies some necessary support or assistance from others.

7 ptsNeeds improvement The plan partially considers feasibility and necessary support or assistance from others.

0 ptsNot met / No submission The plan lacks consideration of feasibility and necessary support or assistance from others.

25 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDeadline and Review

10 ptsExcellent The plan includes clear and realistic deadlines or timelines for completing actions and reviewing progress, demonstrating effective time management.

8 ptsGood The plan includes clear deadlines or timelines for completing actions and reviewing progress.

6 ptsSatisfactory The plan sometimes includes deadlines or timelines for completing actions and reviewing progress.

3 ptsNeeds improvement The plan barely includes some deadlines or timelines for completing actions or reviewing progress.

0 ptsNot met / No submission The plan does not include deadlines or timelines for completing actions or reviewing progress.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity and Organization

15 ptsExcellent The plan is excellently written with exceptionally clear and organized information, showcasing professionalism and exceptional communication skills.

12 ptsGood The plan is well-written with clear and organized information, enhancing readability and understanding.

9 ptsPassing The plan is well-written with clear and organized information.

4 ptsNeeds improvement The plan is somewhat well-written with moderate clarity and logical flow of information.

0 ptsNot met / No submission The plan is poorly written, lacking clarity and logical flow of information.

15 pts

Total Points: 100