ListenModule 1 - SLPSensemaking and the Structural FrameSLP OverviewIn the Module 1 SLP, you will write a 3- to 4-page paper in which you will apply the Structural Frame to the organization in which you are currently employed (or in which you have worked previously). Overview of the LED599 SLP Sequence Before we begin the Module 1 SLP, two very important and related points should be emphasized, as they are fundamental to an understanding of the Module 1 SLP: All four frames can be used to assess any given organization, because all organizations have structural, human resources, political, and symbolic characteristics; and Different leaders use lenses – or frames – through which they view their organizations. Certain leaders will tend to use one frame predominantly, while others tend to be more balanced, choosing one of the frames depending on the circumstances. The important point here is that there is no “right” frame through which a leader should or must view any given organization or any particular set of organizational circumstances. At the same time, it is helpful for a leader to understand which frame (or frames) he/she is actively using. It is also critical that leaders be aware that there are four frames – not one – and that the use of others may be beneficial to effective sensemaking as well (importantly, this helps leaders to better avoid organizational “blind spots”). AssignmentThe Module 1 SLP requires that you write a 3- to 4-page paper, in which you address the following: After you briefly describe the organization in which you presently work – or in which you have previously worked – apply the Structural Frame to the organization, analyzing the effectiveness of two or three structural characteristics you have identified. Keys to the AssignmentThe key aspects of this assignment that should be covered in your paper include the following (note there are two parts to this SLP):Part 1:In a minimum of two pages: Briefly describe your organization – name, what it does, size (number of employees, annual revenue, relative market share, etc.); Describe the organizational design of your chosen organization. Is it effective? Why or why not? Choose 2 or 3 structural characteristics of your organization (e.g., strategic planning process, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, budgets and other allocation of resources, etc.); and Discuss the relative effectiveness of the structural characteristics you have identified. If you were CEO of your company, what (if anything) might you do differently? Why would you make any changes you suggest? Part 2: Complete the Leadership Orientations Questionnaire, and score your results. In a minimum of two pages: Report your scores for each of the Four Frames. After you have completed an in-depth self-assessment of your scores, discuss how your scores inform your personal leadership style. For instance, what do your scores (high and low) collectively suggest about your leadership tendencies and about the ways in which you personally make sense of organizational events?Might your low scores indicate areas in which you may have leadership “blind spots”? SLP Assignment ExpectationsYour paper will be evaluated using the following five (5) criteria: Assignment-Driven Criteria: Does the paper fully address all Keys to the Assignment? Are the concepts behind the Keys to the Assignment addressed accurately and precisely using sound logic? Does the paper meet minimum length requirements? Critical thinking: Does the paper demonstrate graduate-level analysis, in which information derived from multiple sources, expert opinions, and assumptions has been critically evaluated and synthesized in the formulation of a logical set of conclusions? Does the paper address the topic with sufficient depth of discussion and analysis? Business Writing: Is the paper well-written (clear, developed logically, and well-organized)? Are the grammar, spelling, and vocabulary appropriate for graduate-level work? Are section headings included in all papers? Are paraphrasing and synthesis of concepts the primary means of responding to the Keys to the Assignment, or is justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct quotations? Effective Use of Information (Information Literacy): Does the paper demonstrate effective research, as evidenced by student’s use of relevant and quality sources? Do additional sources used in paper provide strong support for conclusions drawn, and do they help in shaping the overall paper? Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding of APA Style of referencing, by inclusion of proper end references and in-text citations (for paraphrased text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all sources (e.g., references used from the Background page, the assignment readings, and outside research) been included, and are these properly cited? Have all end references been included within the body of the paper as in-text citations? Privacy Policy | Contact

You should examine and discuss your reactions and notions about how the material pertinent to a given week relates to your own past/future work/non-work situations.Each blog entry must have 4 identifiable headings: Summary, Meaningful Ideas, Personal Connecting, Changes. The Summary section is where you highlight the themes found in the materials for the week (2 paragraphs). The Meaningful Ideas section is where you highlight two to three thought provoking ideas that emerged from the materials and why you think they are worthy of being highlighted (2 paragraphs). The Personal Connecting Section is where you discuss how the topics can be applied to your professional and/or personal situations (1 paragraph). Lastly, the Changes section is where you highlight at least two SMART (see: http://hr.wayne.edu/leads/phase1/smart-objectives.php) changes you will make.The purpose of this assignment is to let you take a little time to reflect, so as to improve your understanding of yourself and understanding of the course materials. Each paragraph should be 100-200 words in length. The rubric for this assignment can be found here: Reflection RubricWhat is Reflective Writing?Your response to experiences, opinions, events or new informationYour response to thoughts and feelingsA way of thinking to explore your learningAn opportunity to gain self-knowledgeA way to achieve clarity and better understanding of what you are learningA change to develop and reinforce writing skillsA way of making meaning out of what you studyWhat can I discuss?Your perceptions of the course and the content.Experiences, ideas and observations you have had, and how they relate to the course or topic.What you found confusing, inspiring, difficult, interesting, and why.Questions you have and conclusions you have drawn.How you solved a problem, reached a conclusion, found an answer or reached a point of understanding.Possibilities, speculations, hypotheses or solutions.Alternative interpretations or different perspectives on what you have read or done in your course.Comparisons and connections between what you are learning and:Your prior knowledge and experience;Your prior assumptions and preconceptions;What you know from other courses or disciplines.Tips to help you in your reflective writing process:Think of an interaction, event or episode you experienced that can be connected to the topicDescribe what happenedWhat was your role?What feelings and perceptions surrounded the experience?How would you explain the situation to someone else?What might this experience mean in the context of your course?What other perspectives, theories or concepts could be applied to the situation?

Please address the following question in a 3 page essay, complete with bibliography and citations. Be sure to demonstrate your command of the content, reasoning and logic, and above all you need a single main point in your introduction that is then substantiated and defended in the body of your paper. Please make your paper as professional as possible, with citations, cover page, etc.What ought to be the proper role of Congress in Strategic Intelligence? Is there a proper role in oversight of strategic intelligence activities, in ensuring that the policy expressed in budget and appropriations laws is being followed, in ensuring that the will of the people and the necessity of national security is being carried out properly by the executive branch of government?Please follow the below requirements:General Requirements1. Document Format.a. MS Word documentb. One-inch (1”) margins (double-spaced)c. Times New Roman Fontd. Twelve (12) pitch2. Citation Format: Turabian. As stated in the Academic Integrity Briefings, information taken directly from another source must be placed in quotations and cited following the Turabian format contained in the week one “lessons” folder.3. Graphics are allowed and encouraged (but they don’t count on length).4. Students must (1) employ imaginative approaches to answer the question being asked; (2) display an impressive command of the subject matter beyond the immediately obvious; (3) demonstrate a high level of critical thinking and reflecting on current and world views, and genuine intellectual development; and (4) excel in explaining all major points using multiple examples from the course readings or individual research.