Note: You must complete the assessments in this course in the order they are presented.

An action learning plan is a process that helps you and your team identify and implement solutions to complex problems through a cycle of reflection, planning, and action. Within the IAL project, an action learning plan can be used to make sure that project goals are met effectively and efficiently. The following is a general outline of the steps involved in the action learning process for a project:

• Define the problem or challenge that the project aims to address.
• Collect data and information relevant to the problem to better understand it.
• Analyze the data and information gathered and reflect on the problem to identify potential causes and solutions.
• Develop a plan of action that outlines the steps that need to be taken to address the problem and achieve the project goals.
• Put the plan into action and implement the solutions.
• Evaluate the results of the plan to determine if it has been effective in addressing the problem and meeting the project goals.
• If the plan was not effective, refine it and repeat the process until the problem is effectively addressed.

The action learning process is a flexible and iterative approach that will help you to continuously improve problem-solving skills and achieve the project goals.

Your self-assessment should represent a thorough assessment of what you offer when it comes to your project, as well as how personal factors might affect the success of your project. The result of your self-assessment should be a 1-2 page narrative that describes you as the person who is at the center of the integrated action learning project. If others were to read your narrative, they should be able to get an idea of who you are, what kind of leader you are, and how you fit into the overall project. You may want to consider personal aspects such as the following:

• Relevant work experience.
• Coursework in this program.
• Career goals.
• Special training or education.
• Strengths and weaknesses.
• Beliefs about leadership.
• Beliefs about change.
• Beliefs about communication.
• Beliefs about lifelong learning.
• Additional information that may affect the success of your project.

Instructions

Lifelong Learning and Professional Development Plan

Lifelong learning is the key to your continued growth and success within your IT profession. Look over the list below of possible ways to continue your professional development and lifelong learning. This list is not exhaustive. How do you plan to continue your learning and development after you graduate from this program? Why do you see it as important? Develop a lifelong learning and professional development plan for a selected IT profession.

• Take ownership of one's own personal and professional status and growth.
• Define personal and professional goals that support lifelong productivity and satisfaction.
• Regularly self-assess personal growth and challenges to achieving personal goals.
• Achieve development planned to reach personal goals.
• Seek mentors to support and challenge future growth and development.
• Be active in professional organizations and groups.

Action Learning

How would you define action learning? As the person in charge of your IAL project, what is your role in the action learning process? Consider the following and write a summary in which you describe action learning and the role a project leader plays in it.

• Communication: How have you used business communication and tools in developing the project proposal?
• Decision Tools: What IT tools have you used in developing the proposal and in collaborating during the planning process?
• Collaboration: Reflect on the role of collaboration in developing your proposal.
  • Who did you work with to accomplish the planning in the environment, and how did your connection with them help shape your proposal?
  • How has feedback from your site supervisor or critical friend contributed to the development of your proposal?
• Reflective Learning: Consider the value that your educational and personal background brought to the process. (See your self-assessment.)
  • How has your learning process in your program at Capella contributed to your approach to developing your final project proposal?
  • How have other aspects of your background helped or potentially hindered your work on this proposal?
  • What lessons have you learned from this process that you would apply to future planning pursuits in your field?

Note: Use CVS Pharmacy Retail Operations department for work experience