LDR535 Wk 5 – Apply: Positive Organizational Change

To prepare for the Week 6 Assessment, choose a well-known corporation, such as Samsung, Starbucks, Ford Motor Company, or Waste Management, that implemented a major change. Analyze the corporation’s change process based on Kotter’s 8-Step to Change using the Organizational Change Chart. Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model Step One: Create Urgency. Step Two: Form a Powerful Coalition. […]

LDR535 Wk 4 – Apply: Signature Assignment: Applying Leadership Theories

Analyze the organization you assessed in Week 2. Apply leadership theories and approaches to support organizational change that aligns to the organization’s mission and values. You will be measured on how you justify your assessment of the leadership approach. Write a 700- to 1050-word paper for your Leadership Styles Rationale . In your paper, complete the following: Restate the needed […]

LDR535 Wk 3 – Apply: Comparing Leadership Theories

To prepare for the Week 4 Assessment, reflect on the leadership theories presented in this week’s readings. Create a chart comparing at least 3 leadership theories presented in this week’s reading. In next week’s assignment, you will use this information to select leadership theories and approaches to support organizational change that aligns to your chosen organization’s […]

LDR535 Wk 2 – Apply: Signature Assignment: Improving Organizational Culture

Purpose of Assessment Assess an organization’s culture to improve alignment between the culture, mission, vision, values, and strategies. You will be measured on how you assess the organization’s culture as well as how your proposed decisions for improvements align to the organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategies.   In a 7- to 10-slide presentation with visuals and […]

LDR535 Wk 1 – Apply: Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model Chart

To prepare for the Week 2 Assessment, consider a past or current professional experience where a culture change was needed. Using the Organizational Change Chart, outline information about the experience and organization following Kotter’s 8-Step to Change Model as a guiding line. Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model Step One: Create Urgency. Step Two: Form a Powerful Coalition. Step Three: Create […]