In this three-part Assignment, you will play the role of a new manager who is engaging in development activities for your team

Module 2 Assignment Overview

In this module, you will complete a three-part Assignment that is submitted over the course of 3 weeks. This week, you will complete and submit Part 1. You will complete and submit Part 2 in Week 5, and you will complete and submit Part 3 in Week 6.

Important Note: Please be aware that, for Part 2 of the Assignment, due in Week 5, you will be required to have completed an online simulation experience that must be scheduled for a particular time. Be sure to read the instructions thoroughly to ensure you plan ahead and fulfill all requirements for the Assignment.

In this three-part Assignment, you will play the role of a new manager who is engaging in development activities for your team. As a new manager, you are being asked to provide evidence to your senior leader of the types of activities you are engaging in to further develop individuals on your team—and the team as a whole. In line with that request, you will complete three activities and create three documents that you will present to your manager. In Part 1 this week, you will develop and submit a coaching preparation and strategy document that you will use to conduct your required simulation to be completed ideally sometime later this week or early in Week 5. In Part 2, you will use the simulation platform to conduct a one-on-one coaching session with an employee, reflect on this experience as it relates to your individual development as a manager and as a coach, and submit a coaching plan (for individual performance management). Finally, in Part 3, you will research and develop a team charter for a team you know well.

By demonstrating skills in these areas, you will develop foundational competence in helping both individuals and teams achieve results and stay motivated and engaged.

This Assignment incorporates the Business Skill for Good of coaching and mentoring.

Part 1: Coaching for Performance: Coaching Conversation Preparation and Strategy

For this part of the Assignment, you will act as a new manager who has become concerned about what appears to be declining motivation and engagement on the part of one of your employees. You have spoken to your senior leader about your concerns, and she has asked you to document your interactions with the employee so that she can support you in becoming a more seasoned coach for your team. Your task is to prepare for an appropriate and effective coaching conversation with this employee. You will conduct this conversation using an online simulation platform. This week, you will draft and submit a Coaching Conversation Preparation and Strategy document for your coaching session.