Using the Case Study Analysis Format: In this case you will read (below) in the attachment about the mobile phone maker BlackBerry. Their device, using the text craze, and the security features of the phone, was very popular among working professionals. It was also very popular with non-professionals as a personal mobile device. The device had many competitors that were mentioned in the case. Creating and implementing an effective strategy involves using the analysis tools present in chapter 6. This holds true for any business, whether they are in the start-up phase or the maturity phase, or in this case, the survival and turnaround phase. It is even more important for businesses that must seek to continually innovate to remain competitive in an ever-changing technical world. It is not certain if Chen’s strategy team should put forward a cost leadership strategic alternative or if they should concentrate on some kind of differentiation strategy. Utilizing the Case Study Analysis Format as an organizing tool, perform a SWOT analysis and consider and discuss Porter’s Five Industry Forces, (Exhibit 5.7 - page 100 in text) as possibly the next step in the strategic development process. What strategy does your team think is most beneficial at this time in BlackBerry’s strategic planning?

Use the case you identified in Module One to complete this assignment. In this milestone, create a draft that addresses the following:The Case is the O.J. Simpson Murder Trial Facts: Provide a clear, succinct, and accurate summary of the key facts of the case. For instance, on what date(s) did the crime occur? Who was involved? What weapon was used (if there was one)? Timeline: Develop a clear, accurate timeline of your controversial court case that summarizes the decision of the court. Specifically, the timeline of your case should include: The legal issues The judicial proceedings The procedural history The holding(s) Verdict: Defend, with evidence, your position on the court's verdict. In other words, did the court issue the most appropriate verdict in the case? Why or why not? Ensure that you communicate your defense clearly and effectively. Type of Court: Explain where (local, state, or federal court) the case was tried, specifically including whether the case was tried in civil court as well as criminal court. Why was the case tried in civil court, or why was it not? Similarities: Explain the similarities between the procedures in the criminal trial that occurred and the procedures in a civil trial (whether actual or potential) for your case. Differences: Explain the differences between the procedures in the criminal trial that occurred and the procedures in a civil trial (whether actual or potential) for your case. Rubric Guide lines for Submission: Your draft of the Background portion of your final project will be submitted as a presentation and must in clude e speaker notes or a transcript. Audio and video are strongly encouraged because of the importance of communication in the criminal justice profession. Your presentation should have5–7slides, although this is a minimum requirement; depending on the controversial court case you select, you may need more slides to comprehensively analyze your court case. You should use current APA style guide lines for your citations and reference list, with a minimum of three sources.

Setting Personal Leadership GoalsIn Module 1, you began the process of developing a Leadership Growth Plan (LPG) with a thorough self-assessment. In Module 2, you established your vision, identified obstacles to achieving that vision, and made plans to overcome the obstacles. In this module, you will continue to develop your LGP by setting goals and conducting an assessment of resources you will need to accomplish your goals. The outcome of this exercise is a 2-3 page plan that specifies 3 to 4 goals you would like to accomplish in the next year and sets clear objectives for what you will need to do to achieve them. Keys to the AssignmentPerhaps the hardest part of setting goals is getting started. Begin by considering the following:Ask yourself “What do I need to be doing in order to achieve my vision?” Think in terms of what you can accomplish by next year. These are the milestones that describe your goals. They define what you intend to do.Next, look at each goal separately and ask yourself “What do I need to do to reach this goal?” “What skills do I need to acquire?” “What new knowledge do I need?” The answers to these questions constitute your objectives. Objectives are shorter term than goals and specify what you need, when you need it, and how you are going to get it. While goal statements are helpful in that they set a direction, objectives provide the “roadmap” that will get you to your vision. Objectives tell you exactly what you need to do, how you need to do it, and provide a timeline. Strong objectives meet the following criteria:They are specific. When you write your objectives, use action words that have a tangible outcome such as identify, demonstrate, perform, or calculate. You will be able to assess when you have met these types of objectives. Avoid words like understand, appreciate, know or learn. These terms are too vague. How will you be able to assess whether or not you “understand”?They are challenging. Difficult, but attainable objectives will help you cultivate a greater leadership capacity. If an objective is too easy, you will not grow. If it is too difficult, you may end up frustrated and the goal will be unfulfilled.They are reliable. Be sure your planned activities are “best practices” and/or research based; these could include background readings from the module, research on coaching, reputable sources for coaching certifications, etc.Your goals and objectives form the outline of your development plan. To flesh it out, determine what actions are required to meet your objectives. These actions usually make up the greater part of the leadership development plan itself. Putting it all together and writing up the planFortunately there are a lot of templates on the internet to help you create an action plan. Begin by doing some research and select a template that will allow you to present your goals, objectives and timeline. You will also need to identify the resources you will need. Most of these templates are some type of table, and it is easy to follow what will need to be done, by when.The critical component of this assignment is to be specific about what actions you will take to gather the resources you will need to meet your goals. The following list gives a number of specific actions you can include in your plan, but you should not stop with these, use your own initiative and creativity to come up with additional formal, informal, directed and self-directed actions you can take to meet you Leadership Growth Plan. Reading- This is the basic and most fundamental way to stay current in your area of expertise, gain new knowledge, and be inspired. Your plan should include regular reading of professional journals, trade publications, books and reputable online resources.Training programs and courses – Formal courses and training seminars can be effective and efficient ways of learning new skills and expanding your leadership capacities. Many companies offer such training opportunities, but also check independent or consulting firms in specific areas such as motivation, performance appraisal, cross-cultural communication or mentoring. Check out the internet, but also local colleges and Universities. Certificates can offer cost and time-effective ways to hone in on developing specific skills such as human resources or project management.On the job – even if you current position does not involve leadership responsibilities, you can look for ways to learn leadership through practical experience by mentoring a younger or newer employee, chair a task force, prepare a presentation, or simply work to develop you active listening skills on a daily basis.Volunteering – Join a civic group, charity, board of a non-profit, political campaign, fundraising effort or other community service. Be the first to offer to take on a new project or supervise other volunteers. Represent the group on radio, TV or press as the spokesperson.Find a mentor – identify someone who has what you want and ask if they will help show you the ropes. Let her know that you want to develop specific skills, such as public speaking or organizing events and would be interested in being a helping hand to learn these skills. Ask for feedback from supervisors and let them know you would welcome leadership opportunities.Journaling – often overlooked, a habit of writing about problems, learnings, obstacles encountered and overcome, and even hopes and dreams of the future can help set direction and increase motivation. A journal can document what you are learning and how it can apply to your leadership development.SLP Assignment ExpectationsAt Trident University, your assignments are evaluated using grading rubrics. While every assignment is assessed using one of the rubrics, grading rubrics may differ across assignments. Should you need help locating the grading rubric for this SLP, be sure to watch the following video: http://permalink.fliqz.com/aspx/permalink.aspx?at=...a68565357ea2f9f7ff&a=e635c1442edf4f4f9952a5d4ddef7bf0Some additional expectations:Include a cover page and reference page in addition to the 2-3 pages of analysis described above.Your paper should have an introduction and a conclusion, but the main part of the assignment may be a well-constructed, professionally designed table.Use headings to indicate major sections of the report.Cite and reference any outside sources.Use APA formatting.Proofread and edit your papers carefully. The expectation is zero errors.