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USE OF THE BOOK IS MANDATORY

Leadership Communication

Overview:
This week's readings will walk you through acting as a communication champion and a "sensegiver" rather than just as an information processor. You will use key elements of effective listening and understand why listening is important to leader communication by recognizing that effective communication is critical during times of stress or crisis. Additionally, you will learn how to use candor appropriately to improve your communication effectiveness and recognize and apply the difference between dialog and discussion.

Learning Objectives:
Act as a communication champion and a "sensegiver" rather than just as an information processor.
Use key elements of effective listening and understand why listening is important to leader communication.
Use candor appropriately to improve your communication effectiveness, and recognize and apply the difference between dialogue and discussion.

Incorporate metaphor and storytelling into your leadership communications.
Select an appropriate communication channel for your message and effectively use social media and nonverbal communication.
Communicate in a way that persuades and influences others.
Effectively communicate during times of stress or crisis.

Discussion Board - 450 words
Reflection and Discussion Forum Week 9Reflection and Discussion Forum Week 9
Reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Respond to the following prompts: "What do I feel are the most important aspects of my learning in the chapters this week?" and "What about this learning was really worthy of my time and understanding?" Then explain how important it is in society or business.

Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:

Board members at some companies are opening the lines of communication so shareholders can voice their concerns about executive compensation and corporate governance. Do you think this is a good idea? What might be some risks associated with this type of open communication?

Some senior executives believe they should rely on written information and computer reports because these yield more accurate data than face-to-face communications do. Do you agree? Discuss.

How might leaders use social media to create a sense of community among employees? What do you think are some advantages and disadvantages of a company using social media to communicate with employees?

Respond to the post of at least two peers, using 100 words minimum each.

Assignment - 350 words

Leadership Development: Case for Analysis

The Superintendent's Directive

Synopsis
In the Carville City School District, Superintendent Porter sent an e-mail to the principal of each school asking teachers to develop a set of performance objectives for each class they teach. Teachers were upset, and a well-respected teacher accidently sent a negative message to her principal. The principal does not know how to respond.

Questions:

Evaluate the e-mail communications of Mr. Porter and Mr. Weigand. To what extent are they communicating effectively about the new performance objectives? Explain. If you were a teacher, how would you have felt after receiving the e-mail? Why?

If you were Mr. Weigand, how would you respond to the angry teacher? Be specific about how you would communicate with her and what you would say. How could he have communicated differently about the performance objectives to influence the teachers more positively?
Identify the mistakes that the teacher made when composing and sending her e-mail message.