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Final Part 1

Final Part 1

Q Instructions The final paper has two parts. Part one will include an informational interview and the second part will include a final reflection. Part One Identify a manager or leader in the field that you hope to work in and that you would like to conduct an informational interview with. Review the Harvard Business Review article from this module’s reading material (How to Get the Most Out of an Informational Interview) providing advice for conducting informational interviews. Identify at least six questions you would like to ask this person. After completing the interview, write a short paper addressing the following: • Summarize the interview. • What were your key takeaways? Did anything surprise you? • How has this interview helped you reflect on your own personal journey to becoming a manager and leader? Part Two Reflect on what you believed your managerial and leadership potential was prior to starting this course. Then, do the following: 1. Go back to the self-assessment you completed in Module 1. (You might want to complete the self-assessment from that module again to see where your assessment has changed.) Identify three things you have learned to improve yourself in these areas. 2. Go back and review your journals. Summarize what you have learned about yourself throughout this course. Identify what additional steps you might consider taking as you move through your program. 3. Clearly identify and discuss at least three areas for development. You should address at least an initial step to change in each of the three areas. 4. Finally, use three other references besides your textbook to support your work in this part. You have read many articles, visited websites, and viewed videos. You also may have come across other readings and sources. Requirements • This should be submitted as one document. • Part One should be at least 500-750 words in length, double-spaced with standard margins, with clear evidence of editing and proofreading on your part. • Part Two should be at least 750 words in length, double-spaced with standard margins, with clear evidence of editing and proofreading on your part. • APA should be used to cite your references both in the text and on your references page. • Please remember this assignment is 20% of your final grade and is your chance to shine related to what you learned in this course and where you go from here. Your final paper is due by Sunday of Module 6, 11:59 PM CT. ________________________________________

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