Action Research for Projects that build a strength-based and positive organizational culture
Timeline
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March 4, 2024Experience start
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March 6, 2024Zoom Meeting for Alignment
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March 11, 2024Topic and Competencies Matrix
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March 18, 2024Research Plan and Report Outline
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March 25, 2024Progress Report
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April 1, 2024IRP Learning Process Reflection
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April 27, 2024Experience end
Timeline
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March 4, 2024Experience start
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March 6, 2024Zoom Meeting for Alignment
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March 11, 2024Topic and Competencies Matrix
Sharing of Matrix showing areas of inquiry based on the competencies in academic program as well as opportunities for positive impact.
Suggested feedback from organization via synchronous meeting to discuss adjustments to questions and matrix as well as next steps in identifying next steps in research.
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March 18, 2024Research Plan and Report Outline
Outline of research to be done consistent with the organizational mission, values, structure and best practices.
Synchronous meeting or email connection to refine research plan, primary research participants, research materials and reports being provided etc.
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March 25, 2024Progress Report
- Report summarizing progress made on project to date. This short report will be shared with the organization.
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April 1, 2024IRP Learning Process Reflection
- Using the model of Integrated Reflective Practice (IRP) student will report on progress along these three dimension. This is shared here as an FYI to the organization concurrent to research being done during the week.
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April 8, 2024Reflections on Research
Student will report on the research process while continuing to perform interviews and perform other research. Student assignment will be shared here.
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April 15, 2024Assessment Report on "What's going on!"
This is a "report" in shortened "annotated outline" form that provides the students assessment of the current situation based on both secondary and primary research. The report follows, generally, the matrix completed earlier but prioritizes areas of opportunity for positive change. The student report will be shared here.
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April 22, 2024Looking Ahead - Recommendations 2.0
This report is a follow-up to the previous week by providing the student's recommendations for moving forward with positive change.
Effective Communication Channels:
- If you have any questions about how to upload documents to each teams' chat and team communication, please check this article: Manage teams
- In case you encounter any challenges while communicating with students via the Riipen platform, feel free to reach out to the Riipen team:Email: help@riipen.com
- Riipen Chat
- If you have any questions about how to upload documents to each teams' chat and team communication, please check this article: Manage teams
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April 27, 2024Final Report and Presentation
The final report, which encompasses both the Assessment (week 6) and Recommendations (week 7) along with a presentation are completed and submitted this week.
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April 27, 2024Experience end
Categories
Leadership Organizational structure Change management Internal communicationsSkills
strategic self-reflection real-world application critical analysis innovative problem solving data interpretation stakeholder engagementDo you have an idea for organizational change or a human resource related project that needs an extra boost? Do you have projects that could be accelerated by mature working professionals completing their graduate studies in leadership and organizational change? Can your Human Resource Department use some assistance in moving ahead with initiatives needing experienced support? Anything is possible by partnering with our graduate students from both our Masters in Executive Leadership (MSEL) and Organization Development and Human Relations (ODHR) programs. This course runs up to six terms per year (approximately every eight weeks) and is dependent on enrollment. If there are not enough students, we will postpone until the following term.
Our graduate students are working professionals who are enrolled in an online graduate program for which they are required to complete a final “capstone” project. While most students complete projects at their place of employment, some prefer to do a project in a new industry or special area of interest. Their skills: Project assessment and recommendations for any organizational initiative, Project development, Strengths-based models of management, Application of distributed leadership methodologies, Action Research to a selected project, Secondary and Qualitative research
How It Works:
Submit a Match Request: Provide details about your potential project via the Riipen platform.
Student Match: Our faculty will thoughtfully match your project with one or more students who are best suited for your needs based on their expertise and interests.
Engagement Phase: Students collaborate with you to craft and present strategic recommendations within a defined timeline.
Final Deliverables: You'll receive a comprehensive assessment and recommendations supported by meticulous research and insightful analysis.
Organizational Change Assessment and Recommendations: Through Action Research, students will combine external secondary research with qualitative research based in interaction with selected employees and/or stakeholders.
Final Presentation summarizing both the Assessment and Recommendations based on authentic data and input from members of your organization.
Project timeline
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March 4, 2024Experience start
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March 6, 2024Zoom Meeting for Alignment
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March 11, 2024Topic and Competencies Matrix
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March 18, 2024Research Plan and Report Outline
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March 25, 2024Progress Report
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April 1, 2024IRP Learning Process Reflection
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April 27, 2024Experience end
Timeline
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March 4, 2024Experience start
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March 6, 2024Zoom Meeting for Alignment
-
March 11, 2024Topic and Competencies Matrix
Sharing of Matrix showing areas of inquiry based on the competencies in academic program as well as opportunities for positive impact.
Suggested feedback from organization via synchronous meeting to discuss adjustments to questions and matrix as well as next steps in identifying next steps in research.
-
March 18, 2024Research Plan and Report Outline
Outline of research to be done consistent with the organizational mission, values, structure and best practices.
Synchronous meeting or email connection to refine research plan, primary research participants, research materials and reports being provided etc.
-
March 25, 2024Progress Report
- Report summarizing progress made on project to date. This short report will be shared with the organization.
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April 1, 2024IRP Learning Process Reflection
- Using the model of Integrated Reflective Practice (IRP) student will report on progress along these three dimension. This is shared here as an FYI to the organization concurrent to research being done during the week.
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April 8, 2024Reflections on Research
Student will report on the research process while continuing to perform interviews and perform other research. Student assignment will be shared here.
-
April 15, 2024Assessment Report on "What's going on!"
This is a "report" in shortened "annotated outline" form that provides the students assessment of the current situation based on both secondary and primary research. The report follows, generally, the matrix completed earlier but prioritizes areas of opportunity for positive change. The student report will be shared here.
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April 22, 2024Looking Ahead - Recommendations 2.0
This report is a follow-up to the previous week by providing the student's recommendations for moving forward with positive change.
Effective Communication Channels:
- If you have any questions about how to upload documents to each teams' chat and team communication, please check this article: Manage teams
- In case you encounter any challenges while communicating with students via the Riipen platform, feel free to reach out to the Riipen team:Email: help@riipen.com
- Riipen Chat
- If you have any questions about how to upload documents to each teams' chat and team communication, please check this article: Manage teams
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April 27, 2024Final Report and Presentation
The final report, which encompasses both the Assessment (week 6) and Recommendations (week 7) along with a presentation are completed and submitted this week.
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April 27, 2024Experience end
Project Examples
We enthusiastically invite forward-thinking organizations to share your potential projects within the realm of leadership, organizational change or human resources development. We extend a warm welcome to applicants who possess projects that are within the broad fields of organization development or leadership. The project titles highlighted below offer a glimpse into the possibilities that lie ahead:
Design/Improvements to onboarding, training and development of new employees
Introducing a strength-based and positive perspective into your organizational culture
Adapting a more “strength-based” approach to any change
Harnessing the power of your employees to engage in positive change through their
involvement in qualitative Action Research
Cultivating Inclusion through Effective Leadership Strategies
Developing a more distributed leadership model
Driving Innovation through Intrepreneurial Leadership
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Is top management supportive of the students engaging with your organization to engage in Action Research on the designated project?
Are employees available to engage in highly targeted Action Research interviews and provide critical data to support your area of inquiry?
Do you value mentorship and relationship-building as integral to the successful completion of the capstone project?
Could you describe your mentorship style?
What type of support, personally and organizationally, are you prepared to provide to the students?
Are you open to using the Riipen platform for communication and document exchange with the students?
Timeline
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March 4, 2024Experience start
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March 6, 2024Zoom Meeting for Alignment
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March 11, 2024Topic and Competencies Matrix
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March 18, 2024Research Plan and Report Outline
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March 25, 2024Progress Report
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April 1, 2024IRP Learning Process Reflection
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April 27, 2024Experience end
Timeline
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March 4, 2024Experience start
-
March 6, 2024Zoom Meeting for Alignment
-
March 11, 2024Topic and Competencies Matrix
Sharing of Matrix showing areas of inquiry based on the competencies in academic program as well as opportunities for positive impact.
Suggested feedback from organization via synchronous meeting to discuss adjustments to questions and matrix as well as next steps in identifying next steps in research.
-
March 18, 2024Research Plan and Report Outline
Outline of research to be done consistent with the organizational mission, values, structure and best practices.
Synchronous meeting or email connection to refine research plan, primary research participants, research materials and reports being provided etc.
-
March 25, 2024Progress Report
- Report summarizing progress made on project to date. This short report will be shared with the organization.
-
April 1, 2024IRP Learning Process Reflection
- Using the model of Integrated Reflective Practice (IRP) student will report on progress along these three dimension. This is shared here as an FYI to the organization concurrent to research being done during the week.
-
April 8, 2024Reflections on Research
Student will report on the research process while continuing to perform interviews and perform other research. Student assignment will be shared here.
-
April 15, 2024Assessment Report on "What's going on!"
This is a "report" in shortened "annotated outline" form that provides the students assessment of the current situation based on both secondary and primary research. The report follows, generally, the matrix completed earlier but prioritizes areas of opportunity for positive change. The student report will be shared here.
-
April 22, 2024Looking Ahead - Recommendations 2.0
This report is a follow-up to the previous week by providing the student's recommendations for moving forward with positive change.
Effective Communication Channels:
- If you have any questions about how to upload documents to each teams' chat and team communication, please check this article: Manage teams
- In case you encounter any challenges while communicating with students via the Riipen platform, feel free to reach out to the Riipen team:Email: help@riipen.com
- Riipen Chat
- If you have any questions about how to upload documents to each teams' chat and team communication, please check this article: Manage teams
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April 27, 2024Final Report and Presentation
The final report, which encompasses both the Assessment (week 6) and Recommendations (week 7) along with a presentation are completed and submitted this week.
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April 27, 2024Experience end