Leadership Theory - What is the benefit

Leadership Theory

Step One: Needs Assessment

Create a needs assessment that you would use to collect feedback from employees regarding the following topics: a) Resistance to change, b) communication issues, and c) crisis management.

Must include at least 5 different questions directly related to each topic

Questions reflect the research/text readings related to the topic

Rating scale is included for ease of data compilation

What is the benefit?  What are some of the obstacles that may need to be addressed before a plan can be initiated?

Step Two: Plan of Action

Create a Plan of Action related to addressing the topics (resistance to change, communication issues, and crisis management) and improving the state of affairs within the organization with regards to the three topics above. Provide detailed descriptions of your plan, according to the below structure for each of the three topics and discuss how you will overcome the challenges of resistance to change for each part of the plan.

Your role in the implementation of the comprehensive plan

Achievable, clearly defined targets for the plan, with regards to the topics

Description of the actions, activities, and deliverables for the plan

Timeline explaining when pieces of the plan will be implemented or due

How will you assess the overall success of your plan?

How will you know the plan worked?

Write an essay of 2000 words that addresses each of the required prompts in Steps 1 and 2. Be sure to completely answer all requirements in each prompt. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Make sure to reference five (5) citations using the APA writing style for each reference. Include a cover page and a reference page, which do not count towards the minimal word count.