Grading Rubric 0 1 2 3 4 Category Not Submitted No Pass Competence Proficiency Mastery Student’s Submission Format Not Submitted Student’s Word file is not submitted in APA formatting with cover sheet. Student’s Word file and cover sheet in APA formatting contains major errors. Student Word file and cover sheet is submitted in APA formatting attempted with minor errors of omission. Student’s Word file and cover sheet are submitted for this assignment completely & correctly formatted in APA. Student’s evaluation of Author’s use of resources Not Submitted Student fails to note that fewer than five resources were used and/or that they are not from credible academic resources from RAS online library. Student notes if five resources used but does not note that some are from dictionary, Wikipedia, commercial sales sites and/or Blogs considered unsuitable, or not current. Student notes if five resources are used mostly from current & credible academic databases or eBooks, but fails to note that not all pertain to the essay topic. Student notes if all resources are included and if they are from credible, current academic resources as instructed. Student offers analysis of the Author’s working thesis for the persuasive essay Not Submitted Question about the thesis is considered, but student’s observations are incorrect or unclear as to discussion of the persuasive topic and reason for writing. Student undertakes critique of writer’s working thesis; however, answer does not note lack of clearly persuasive position for the paper and/or discuss a better option. Student remarks that working thesis is provided and contains slightly persuasive position; however, omits offering substantive replacement statement for persuasion. Student notes that working thesis is shown and then offers revision steps to clearly indicate persuasive position and clarify reason for writing. Student offers consideration of the APA formatting of the essay Not submitted No attempt at identifying errors and re-organizing student’s APA reference list is evident or question answered. Student recognizes errors in in-text citations and reference list, but attempt at re-organizing into an APA Reference list contains all resources, but the list is not correctly redone. Organization of reference list of resources for the paper is almost complete and in-text citation errors are noted; however, some errors in APA usage are evident. An organized effort to correct incorrect in-text citations and references list of resources is completed in correct APA formatting Student offers examination of essay’s major supporting details and minor supporting details Not submitted Incomplete consideration of major & minor supporting details for thesis fails to note any re-organization of major or minor supporting details needed for working thesis. Student recognizes that major supporting details are incomplete and/or some are not connected to the thesis, but fails to offer possible corrections. Student notes that essay contains a few errors of organization and offers some corrections, but not good ideas of revision of supporting details to better support the thesis. Student notes errors of support in major details that do not connect to support for the thesis and offers valid corrections. Student responds to the Questions Not submitted Questions were overlooked and are not discussed, or sentences and mechanical errors abound. Some questions are not correctly answered with revision in mind. Student notes omission of details in most instances, but does not consider all and does not show clearly how to correct this essay. Some grammatical errors evident that are not overly intrusive to meaning of the exercise. Student’s discussion noting points of support missing, but does not cover all of them, or shows a very few errors in sentences and question answers that do not seem to obscure the meaning. Student notes omission of well written and some inaccurate details and errors included and offers corrections. No grammatical or mechanical errors evident in good variety of sentences that use transitions effectively to discuss the paper & answer questions asked.

Submission details The assessment task is due on the date specified by your assessor. Any variations to this arrangement must be approved in writing by your assessor. Submit this document with any required evidence attached. See specifications below for details. Performance objective The candidate will demonstrate the ability to analyse and improve personal leadership style and professional competence and to lead organisational transformation and learning for strategic outcomes. They will exhibit their understanding of leading transformational practices, cultivating collaborative practices, completing ongoing professional development and providing strategic leadership in a dynamic context Assessment description This assessment task consists of written task. Using the provided journal article, as a basis together with your own research, discuss the relationship between transformational and change leadership. Procedure In your discussion, include: Ways in which an organisation’s objectives, plans and strategies are driven by Transformational and Change LeadershipDescription of a range of leadership styles and the effects these have on responding to the impact of change on people and processesRole of collaboration in change processesOutline of data collection methods utilised in the journal article and their findingsExplanation of organisational design and building in responsiveness of operations to change in customer or market conditions based on the findings of the journal article and your own research. Specifications This assessment task requires a substantive discussion and the production of a written report. You must: meet with your assessor to clarify the questions if requiredprovide suitable examples where necessarygive reference to information you have gathered from any additional sourcessubmit your notes. Your assessor will be looking for: ●reflect on and improve own development, personal leadership style and self-management skills ●demonstrate the application of leadership styles and approaches appropriate to individuals involved, the outcomes being sought and the context ●model and encourage collaboration ●provide strategic leadership during a change process ●effectively manage workplace relationships ●analyse relevant legislation, information and intelligence sources. Adjustment for distance-based learners ●No variation of the task is required. ●Documentation can be submitted electronically or posted in the mail. Assessment Task 2 – Observation Checklist Did the candidate? Satisfactory Yes No Identify strategies to create a climate that encourages and allows for the receiving and giving of constructive feedback Outline data collection methods Apply transformational and transactional leadership practices State the significance of the organisation’s mission, purpose and values Evaluate leadership styles and adjust for different contexts Examine ways to encourage collaboration Draw upon personal expertise of self and relevant individuals to present methods to achieve strategic results Discuss methods to seek and encourage contributions from relevant individuals Model collaborative communication and learning approaches in the workplace Outline approaches to cultivate existing and new collaborative and participative work relationships Discussed importance of positively conveying organisational direction and values to relevant individuals and relevant stakeholders Analyse the impact and role of leadership during organisational change Explain organisational transformation and the management of the stages of change Develop learning and communication solutions to address problems and risks arising for individuals during organisational change Identify leadership styles and develop approaches to best respond to the impact of change on people and processes