Executive Summary And Reflection Journal: Action Planning

Executive Summary

The MBA course provided by Walden University, has improved my understanding of what it takes to be an effective leader as well as provide me with resources to strengthen leadership skills that I lacked prior to finishing the MBA program. The content, conceptual ideas, frameworks, tools, and assignments that have had the greatest impact to me were:

· Climate for Creativity; In this course I learned the importance of facilitating creativity among those in the workplace to foster innovation ideas. Furthermore, I learned that the lack of creativity can hinder innovation and delay a company’s success. I have never really thought about the importance of providing employees with an environment to be creative. When I thought of leadership, I thought of leaders telling their employees what to do and the employee just does what’s asked of them. Creativity in the workplace allows employee to think outside of the box and add insightful innovation ideas to company. *Add reference

· Analyzing Annual Reports; In this assessment, I got the chance to dissect annual reports, gaining knowledge of the four types of financial statements and how they relate to each other. I also learned how to really go through an annual report, looking at its basic components and look for identify current trends and objectives about the company. As well as how to analyze annual reports of competitors, to gather information for their development of tactical options and strategies. *Add reference

· Developing Individual Employees; One of the most important aspects of a success company is its employee. A company cannot run without employees and successful company have qualified employees who interact in an effective way with consumers. This course taught me how to not only attract and maintain highly qualified employees but develop those employees to achieve their performance goals. *Add reference

I anticipate my improved understanding to have a significant impact on the value I bring to an organization and the world at large, enabling me to bring about a positive social change. I have a better understanding of the way people think and effective strategies to use when interacting with people. I now understand that leadership is not about dictating tasks to others, but rather working alongside others to achieve a common goal. I have a better understanding of how to relate to different personalities effectively. As well as being able to solve problems, while working through disagreements; all while maintaining self-control.

Part 1: MBA Program Executive Summary

· Review the broad range of topics that you have examined and what you have learned throughout the MBA Program.

· Select concepts or topics that resonated with you the most during your program. What can you do now to integrate the experiences and insights you’ve had in the MBA program with your personal and professional development goals?

· Write an Executive Summary that spans the entire range of topics within your MBA program and addresses the following questions:

1. Which content, conceptual ideas, frameworks, tools, and assignments in your MBA improved your understanding and skills in ways that will enable you to achieve your professional goals? *Add references to this question

2. What impact has your improved understanding had, or what impact do you anticipate your understanding will have, on the value you will bring to your role within an organization and the world at large, particularly with respect to being an agent for positive change? *I’ve answered most of this question

3. How have the content and assignments changed the way you think of your role within the organization and the way you will practice your profession?

Your “MBA Program Executive Summary” should be approximately 700 words (+/- 50 words).

Part 2: Reflection Journal: Action Plan

Recall the concepts or topics you selected as part of your Executive Summary in Part 1. It is now time to bring this commitment to life. To do this, identify concrete action items that will support your goal to deepen your personal learning experience in the coming year.

Then, consider the following:

· What can you do now to integrate the experiences and insights you had in the MBA program with your personal and professional development goals?

· What are the most important things you are taking from your MBA program that will shape your future and enable you to make a positive difference?

· With these thoughts in mind, write a detailed action plan for one new, and ambitious, goal for professional and personal development (you will continue to build on the list of goals you started in your previous competencies). Include the following in your action plan:

1. A brief reflection of your self-assessment based on your experience completing the MBA Program Assessment.

2. Your specific goal for professional and personal development with an explanation as to why you selected the goal. Be sure to provide concrete and specific examples of why the goal is important, the personal or professional value you expect from achieving the goal, and how the goal relates to your MBA experience.

3. At least two objectives for the goal you have identified. Provide a rationale that explains how your objectives support the goal. Your reflection and action plan should be approximately 500–700 words.