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Leadership Development

Imagine that you are creating a leadership development program within your organization. In a 3-5 page paper (not including title page or References section), first provide a brief sketch of the organization. Then, detail the leadership development program. Be sure to justify (with at least 3 distinct reasons) why this proposed program is appropriate for the particular organization. Then, share how you plan to measure the effectiveness of the program. Incorporate at least 2 peer reviewed articles (other than assigned readings) that emphasize leadership development best practices within your work.

This assignment is worth 8 points of the total course grade.This assignment aligns with the following weekly outcomes: 2, 3.This assignment aligns with the following course outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

Grading Criteria

Content CriteriaTotal: 4

This paper clearly meets the content requirements.

A brief sketch of the organization is provided.

A detailed leadership development program is delineated, incorporating best practices from peer reviewed articles.

Three reasons why this proposed program is appropriate for the particular organization are listed.

And, plans to measure the effectiveness of the program are emphasized.

Writing and Organization CriteriaTotal: 2

Writing style is clear and concise.

Tone is academic and appropriate for the content and assignment.

Thesis statement is clearly articulated.

Structure is logical, including an introduction, body, and conclusion.

Flow is maintained by effective transitions.

Rules of grammar, punctuation, and spelling are followed.

Adherence to APA formatting requirements is evident.

Research CriteriaTotal: 2

Sources are credible (preferably peer-reviewed), varied, relevant, and current (published within past five years); use of seminal work (e.g. Freud) is encouraged.

Sources inform analysis, evaluation, problem-solving and decision-making.

Includes required number of professional/scholarly sources.

Addresses ethical considerations in research when appropriate.