As you begin this assignment, review the broad range of topics presented throughout the course related to managing people and fostering collaboration. Clearly, 8 weeks does not provide enough time to explore all the topics of this course as deeply as you might have liked. For this final Individual Reflection, select concepts or topics that resonated with you during this course and commit to learning more about them. To bring this commitment to life, identify concrete action items that will support your goal to deepen your personal learning experience in the coming year. Then, consider the following:
What can you do now to integrate the experiences and insights you had in this course with your personal and professional development goals? What are the most important things you are taking from this course that will shape your future and enable you to make a positive difference?
The Assignment
All components of the assignment must be turned in as one document:
1. The executive summary: Write an Executive Summary of the course (2–3 paragraphs) that addresses the following questions:
Which content and assignments in this course improved your understanding of managing people and fostering collaboration within your organization (or one with which you are familiar)?
What impact has your improved understanding had or (what do you anticipate it will have) on the value you will bring to your role within an organization?
How have the content and assignments changed the way you think of the manager’s role within the organization and the way you will practice management and collaboration?
How have the content and assignments shaped your goals now and how do you anticipate they will shape your goals in the future?
How has the content in this course helped you appreciate the role that managers have in facilitating