Assessing Human Development

In this introduction consider:  Introduce yourself and briefly introduce five key systems that you interact with daily. Out of the five key systems, identify three systems specifically that have the most impact on you currently (e.g., family, workplace, military, friendship network, religious community).

Self Reflection

1. what were yout highest impact contributions? (Look Back Question: Reflect on your past 12 months performance at work) 2. what objectives did you fall short on and/or not meet? (look back on your past 12 months performance) 3. what are your top strengths? 4. what are your too development areas? 5.what are your key … Read more

Performance review

Please answer the following questions regarding your work peer:  what are this persons top development areas? Reflect on your boss past 12 months performance) ”Start” Behaviors: What things shoild this person start doing to be more effective? ”Stop” Behaviors: what things should this person stop doing to be more effective? If there is any other … Read more

MSW 6006: Week 6 – Assignment: Explain Cultural Competence for Administrators as Advocates & Policy Makers

 Instructions This week, you will prepare a white paper.  Explain cultural competence for administrators who will act as advocates and policy makers. Consider how social work administrators might apply their leadership roles to increase cultural competency and advance social and economic justice within their organizations. Address the following in your white paper:  Explain strategies social work … Read more

MSW 6006 :Week 5 – Assignment: Examine the Application of Leadership Theories in a Human Service Organization

  For this assignment, you will apply the two leadership theories discussed this week to a human services organization of your choice. This can be the same agency as the one that will be the focus of your Signature Assignment. Assume you have been asked to present during a training meeting for newly appointed leaders … Read more

MSW 6007: Week 6 – Assignment: Explore the Role of Data Analysis in the Science of Social Work

 Instructions Imagine you are a member of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), a professional organization for researchers in social work. In your own words, prepare a hypothetical blog post for the organization’s home page for other social work researchers to read and respond to. For your blog, analyze the questions below.  What … Read more

MSW 6006: Week 4 – Assignment: Analyze Strengths and Weaknesses of Different Leadership Styles

 Instructions For this assignment, analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the three different leadership styles: transformational, authentic, and servant.  To complete this task, create a table where you list each of the leadership styles and the pros and cons of implementing these styles in the following types of social services agencies. Be sure to briefly … Read more

MSW 6007: Week 4 – Assignment: Examine Differences Between Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Practice Evaluation

 Instructions Choose one of the scenarios below to prepare a voice-over PowerPoint presentation.  Your target audience includes newly minted MSWs to whom you are providing training on social work research methods for their practice. Presentations provide a key form of communication in the social work field and will be used throughout your program. You may … Read more

MSW 6006 Week 2 – Assignment: Examine Emotional Intelligence for Effective Leadership

  Consider what it means to be emotionally intelligent. As you learned from this week’s resources, emotional intelligence is your ability to recognize your feelings along with others’ emotions. In leadership, emotional intelligence is used to manage your emotions while motivating your staff and employees. No one will have all of the traits of being … Read more