Walden HE 006 Professional Development Plan

HE006: Commitment to Professional Development and Lifelong Learning Create a professional development plan that demonstrates a commitment to professional development and lifelong learning. Assessment Rubric 0 1 2 Not Present Needs Improvement Meets Expectations Sub-Competency 1: Analyze personal and professional strengths and opportunities for growth. Learning Objective 1.1: Analysis of personal and Analysis of personal and Analysis of personal and Analyze personal and professional strengths is professional strengths is professional strengths is professional strengths. not present. present but not clearly present and clearly stated. stated.

Analysis of personal and professional strengths is present but does not address all required areas, including: management, leadership, functional, and interpersonal strengths. Rationale for inclusion of personal and professional strengths is not provided or is insufficiently descriptive. Learning Objective 1.2: Analyze personal and professional weaknesses. Analysis of personal and professional weaknesses is not present. Analysis of personal and professional weaknesses is present but not clearly stated. Analysis of personal and ©2019 Walden University Analysis of personal and professional strengths is present and includes: management, leadership, functional, and interpersonal strengths. 3 Exceeds Expectations Demonstrates the same level of achievement as “2” plus the following: An additional strength outside of management, leadership, functional, and interpersonal is described. Rationale and examples are provided as to why this strength is of importance. Rationale for inclusion of all personal and professional strengths is clearly stated. Evidence of incorporating feedback from others is included. Analysis of personal and professional weaknesses is present and clearly stated.

Demonstrates the same level of achievement as “2” plus the following: An additional weakness 1 0 Not Present 1 Needs Improvement professional weaknesses is present but does not address areas in which improvement is needed and/or areas of interest in which additional knowledge and skills are needed. Rationale for inclusion of personal and professional weaknesses is not provided or is insufficiently explained and justified. Learning Objective 1.3: Analyze opportunities for professional growth and development. ©2019 Walden University Analysis of opportunities for professional growth and development is not present. 2 Meets Expectations Analysis of personal and professional weaknesses addresses areas in which improvement is needed. Analysis of personal and professional weaknesses address areas of interest in which additional knowledge and skills are needed. 3 Exceeds Expectations outside of needed improvement or knowledge and skills is described. Evidence of incorporating feedback from others is included. Rationale is provided as to why this weakness warrants attention. Rationale for inclusion of personal and professional weaknesses is explained and justified. Analysis of opportunities for professional growth and development is present but not clearly or sufficiently described. Analysis includes at least three opportunities for professional growth and development and is clearly and sufficiently described. Analysis of opportunities for professional growth and development does not address both work-related opportunities and those outside the workplace. Analysis of opportunities for professional growth and development does address work-related opportunities as well as those outside the workplace.

Demonstrates the same level of achievement as “2” plus the following: An explanation is provided regarding which opportunities are of most personal interest, and why. Evidence of specific insights into emerging trends and how to leverage personal growth and development 2 Learning Objective 1.4: Describe how to incorporate the practice of lifelong learning in professional growth. 0 Not Present 1 Needs Improvement Description of how to incorporate the practice of lifelong learning in professional growth is missing. Description of how to incorporate the practice of lifelong learning in professional growth is not related to professional development. 2 Meets Expectations 3 Exceeds Expectations strategies is articulated. Description of at least three opportunities on how to incorporate the practice of lifelong learning in professional growth are discussed. Demonstrates the same level of achievement as “2” plus the following: Commitment to specific practices that demonstrate lifelong learning is demonstrated with examples. Additional research on lifelong learning in addition to course resources is integrated into plan to incorporate lifelong learning. Reference to professional organization guidelines for lifelong learning is included. Learning Objective 1.5: Describe barriers or challenges to professional growth and development. ©2019 Walden University Description of barriers or challenges to professional growth and development is not present.

Description of barriers or challenges to professional growth and development is present but not clearly or sufficiently described. Description of barriers or challenges to professional growth and development is present and clearly and sufficiently described. Description of barriers or Description of barriers or Demonstrates the same level of achievement as “2” plus the following: Incorporates elements of 360 feedback and input from others. Response 3 0 Not Present 1 Needs Improvement challenges to professional growth and development does not address both work-related issues and those outside the workplace. 2 Meets Expectations challenges to professional growth and development clearly describes workrelated barriers or challenges as well as barriers or challenges outside the workplace (personal and professional). Assessment explains which barriers or challenges are of most concern, and why. 3 Exceeds Expectations describes steps that could be taken to mitigate two of the barriers or challenges. Barriers identified demonstrate understanding of environmental trends as well as personal challenges. Sub-Competency 2: Analyze various healthcare environments and the unique roles and responsibilities of interest and professional relevance. Learning Objective 2.1: Analysis of roles and Analysis of roles and Analysis of four different Demonstrates the same Analyze the roles and responsibilities of selected responsibilities of selected administrative and/or level of achievement as responsibilities of administrative and/or administrative and/or managerial positions in “2” plus the following: selected administrative managerial positions in managerial positions in four different health and/or managerial different healthcare different healthcare settings is clearly and Response includes positions in different settings is not present. settings is present but is accurately stated. additional information healthcare settings. incomplete, unclearly from current events and written, and/or inaccurate.

Rationale explains why trends in the healthcare industry and environment these positions are of that highlight unique personal interest and Some mention of varied challenges and specific settings is present but not relevance to professional skills and demands to one role. specific in order to of these positions. differentiate among organizational needs. Unique aspects of organizational setting and needs are clearly ©2019 Walden University 4 0 Not Present 1 Needs Improvement 2 Meets Expectations articulated. 3 Exceeds Expectations Response addresses trends that impact the growth potential of these positions. Learning Objective 2.2: Analyze personal strengths relevant to specific administrative positions. Analysis of personal strengths relevant to specific administrative positions is not present. Analysis of personal strengths relevant to specific administrative positions is present but not well aligned to the roles and responsibilities of the administrative positions. Analysis includes fewer than four administrative positions. Analysis of personal strengths does not address specific functional knowledge and skills. Learning Objective 2.3: Analyze personal weaknesses or needs relevant to specific administrative positions. ©2019 Walden University Analysis of personal weaknesses or needs relevant to specific administrative positions is not present. Analysis of personal weaknesses or needs relevant to specific administrative positions is present but not well aligned to the roles and Analysis of personal strengths relevant to specific administrative positions is present and aligned to the roles and responsibilities of the four administrative positions. Analysis includes specific personal strengths address functional knowledge and skills. Analysis of personal strengths explains why these strengths are relevant to the administrative positions. Analysis of personal weaknesses or needs relevant to specific administrative positions is aligned to the roles and responsibilities of the four Demonstrates the same level of achievement as “2” plus the following: Analysis includes reference to strengths noted in the Self-Reflection. Incorporates elements of 360 feedback and input from others. Demonstrates the same level of achievement as “2” plus the following: Analysis includes reference to weaknesses noted in 5 0 Not Present 1 Needs Improvement responsibilities of those administrative positions. Analysis of personal weaknesses or needs relevant to specific administrative positions does not address functional knowledge and skills. Analysis includes fewer than four administrative positions. 2 Meets Expectations administrative positions.

Analysis of personal weaknesses or needs relevant to specific administrative positions accurately addresses functional knowledge skills. 3 Exceeds Expectations the Self-Reflection. Analysis includes specific strategies to overcome weaknesses and/or leverage strengths. Analysis explains why these weaknesses or needs are relevant to each specific administrative position. Analysis is specific to unique aspects of the various selected work settings. Sub-Competency 3: Analyze unique and specific leadership opportunities and skills related to a variety of healthcare settings. Learning Objective 3.1: Analyze leadership, knowledge, and/or competency skills needed to be effective and innovative in healthcare administrative roles. ©2019 Walden University Analysis of leadership, knowledge, and/or competency skills needed to be effective and innovative in healthcare administrative roles is not present. Analysis does not address at least four specific leadership, knowledge, and/or competency skills needed. Analysis does not provide a clearly stated and cogent rationale for relevance in today’s healthcare environment. Analysis addresses at least four specific leadership, knowledge, and/or competency skills needed. Analysis provides a rationale for relevance of these leadership skills in today’s healthcare environment. Demonstrates the same level of achievement as “2” plus the following: Response includes an example from the workplace of effective application of leadership skills. 6 0 Not Present 1 Needs Improvement Analysis does not provide evidence that the skills are needed to be effective and innovative in healthcare administrative roles. Learning Objective 3.2: Describe opportunities for expanding personal innovative leadership in the workplace. Description of opportunities for expanding personal innovative leadership in the workplace is not present. Description of opportunities for expanding personal innovative leadership in the workplace is present but does not fully address opportunities for expanding personal innovative leadership in the workforce. 2 Meets Expectations Analysis provides evidence that the skills are needed to be effective and innovative in healthcare administrative roles. 3 Exceeds Expectations Description of includes at least two opportunities for expanding personal innovative leadership in the workplace and explains why these were selected. Demonstrates the same level of achievement as “2” plus the following: Description provides at least two ways the opportunities might yield positive results. Response includes an example from the workplace of ineffective application of leadership skills and how the situation could have been improved. Sub-Competency 4: Survey professional organizations for relevance and value to professional goals. Learning Objective 4.1: Describe professional healthcare organizations. ©2019 Walden University Description of professional healthcare organizations is not present. Description of professional healthcare organizations is insufficient and/or does not provide adequate or appropriate information about the organizations.

Description includes four professional healthcare organizations of interest. Demonstrates the same level of achievement as “2” plus the following: Description includes an additional descriptor for each organization that exemplifies the focus of the organization. Response includes an explanation of any personal experiences with this organization. 7 0 Not Present 2 Meets Expectations Response explains why each organization would be of personal interest. Learning Objective 4.2: Description of benefits of Description of benefits of Description includes at Describe benefits of membership in membership in least three benefits of membership in professional healthcare professional healthcare each organization with professional healthcare organizations is not organizations is insufficient regard to meeting organizations. present. and/or does not clearly professional goals. address the benefits of organizational Description includes membership. professional contributions one might make to each Response does not include organization. professional contributions one might make to the organizations. Sub-Competency 5: Create a plan for professional development. Learning Objective 5.1: Description of action steps Description of action steps Description of action steps Describe action steps for a 3- to-5 year for a 3- to-5 year for a 3- to-5 year for a 3- to 5-year professional growth plan is professional growth plan professional growth plan professional growth not present. does not address required addresses the following: plan. categories. • Membership in professional Description of action steps healthcare for a 3- to-5 year organizations professional growth plan is • Certifications, if not stated in measurable applicable terms. • Additional work and/or volunteer experiences that will enhance professional growth ©2019 Walden University 1 Needs Improvement 3 Exceeds Expectations Demonstrates the same level of achievement as “2” plus the following: Shows evidence of research of specific and unique organizational features that align with goals. Demonstrates the same level of achievement as “2” plus the following: Additional and specific experiences beyond those listed in “2” are included, with rationale provided. Incorporates elements of 360 feedback and input from others. Incorporates discussion of how plan is a dynamic tool 8 0 Not Present 1 Needs Improvement 2 Meets Expectations • Community activities and involvement • Further development of leadership skills • Further development of functional knowledge and skills • Seeking mentorship opportunities • Keeping up with trends and changes 3 Exceeds Expectations to complement a practice of lifelong learning.

Description includes evidence of the SMART goal process. Description of action steps are stated in measurable terms. Learning Objective 5.2: Describe career goals in the context of the dynamic healthcare environment. ©2019 Walden University Description of career goals in the context of the dynamic healthcare environment is not present. Description of career goals in the context of the dynamic healthcare environment is mentioned in the abstract. Description includes explanation of how each step is to be achieved. Description of career goals in the context of the dynamic healthcare environment is clearly identified and described in Demonstrates the same level of achievement as “2” plus the following: Career goals emphasize 9 0 Not Present 1 Needs Improvement Description of career goals in the context of the dynamic healthcare environment is not discussed in the context of the healthcare environment. 2 Meets Expectations the context of a dynamic healthcare environment. Description of career goals in the context of the dynamic healthcare environment includes additional work experience, community involvement, managerial, and/or leadership skills. 3 Exceeds Expectations specific elements of the healthcare environment that leverage talents and interests. Goals are measurable. Learning Objective 5.3: Describe specific skills and knowledge needed to maintain a competitive advantage. Description of specific skills and knowledge needed to maintain a competitive advantage is not present. Description of specific skills and knowledge needed to maintain a competitive advantage is mentioned in the abstract. Skills and knowledge are not discussed in the context of creating a competitive advantage. Learning Objective 5.4: Describe actions steps for a Plan for ©2019 Walden University Description of actions steps for a Plan for Professional Development Description of actions steps for a Plan for Professional Development Description of specific skills and knowledge needed to maintain a competitive advantage includes at least three skills and knowledge that are clearly presented. Skills and knowledge are discussed in the context of creating a competitive advantage. Response includes at least five action steps that are specifics and measurable. Demonstrates the same level of achievement as “2” plus the following: In depth analysis, including references to contemporary current events and competitive forces in the healthcare environment are integrated to highlight student’s competitive advantage by leveraging unique skills and knowledge is presented. Demonstrates the same level of achievement as “2” plus the following: 10 Professional Development. 0 Not Present is not present. 1 Needs Improvement is not specific and measurable. Target dates are missing or are not realistic. Clearly stated rationales are not included for all action steps. 2 Meets Expectations Realistic target dates for completion are included. A clearly stated rationale is included for each action step. Rationale for each action step describes how it will specifically help position you for continued growth. Sub-Competency 6: Develop a short speech that summarizes professional strengths, goals, and commitments. Learning Objective 6.1: Speech is not present. Speech does not clearly Speech clearly summarizes Summarize summarize each element each element of: professional strengths, of: • Professional goals, and strengths • Professional commitments in an strengths • How your goals elevator speech. exemplify the • How your goals distinguishing exemplify the characteristics of distinguishing Walden University characteristics of and the MHA Walden University program. and the MHA program. • Commitments to professional • Commitments to professional development and ©2019 Walden University 3 Exceeds Expectations A narrative is included that addresses challenges that might impact achievement of two of action steps.

Considers internal (self) and external factors. Sub-steps have been included for those steps that might be broken into smaller increments. Well developed and detailed benchmarks are established. Demonstrates the same level of achievement as “2” plus the following: Speech delivery is particularly compelling and mem …
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Overview

For this Work Product Assessment, you will create a plan for professional development that provides a map for best practices ensuring that you are preparing yourself for the career you want and the achievements you wish to accomplish. You will also produce a short speech that summarizes your professional strengths, goals, and commitments.

Professional Skills: Written Communication, Oral Communication, and Information Literacy are assessed in this Competency.

This Assessment requires the submission of two (2) files:

• Save Parts 1-3
  • HE006_Part1-3_firstinitial_lastname(for example, HE006_Part1-3_J_Smith).
• Save Part 4 (audio file)
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Instructions

Before submitting your Assessment, carefully review the rubric. This is the same rubric the assessor will use to evaluate your submission and it provides detailed criteria describing how to achieve or master the Competency. Many students find that understanding the requirements of the Assessment and the rubric criteria help them direct their focus and use their time most productively.

Rubric

Access the following to complete this Assessment:

• HumanMetrics Jung Typology Test™
• Walden University: Social Change
• Program Learning Outcomes: Master of Healthcare and Administration (MHA)
• Academic Writing Expectations Checklist
• APA Course Paper Template (APA 6th Ed.):
  • APA Course Paper Template with Advice (APA 6th Ed.)
  • APA Course Paper Template without Advice (APA 6th Ed.)

To complete this Assessment:

• Download the Academic Writing Expectations Checklist to use as a guide when completing your Assessment. Responses that do not meet the expectations of scholarly writing will be returned without scoring. Properly formatted APA citations and references must be provided, where appropriate.
• Download the Walden University Writing Center’s APA Course Paper Template (6th ed.).
  • Note: Parts 1-3 are all part of one cohesive paper using APA formatting. You will use headers to differentiate the three sections (parts).
  • You do not need to include an abstract for this Assessment since it is more of an exploration of your professional goals and is not a research paper.
• Be sure to use scholarly academic resources as specified in the rubric.
  • This means using Walden Library databases to obtain peer-reviewed articles.
  • Additionally, .gov (government expert sources) are a quality resource option.
  • Internet and .com sources do notmeet this requirement. Contact your coach or SME for guidance on using Library Databases.
• Carefully review the rubric for the Assessment as part of your preparation to complete your Assessment work.

This assessment has four-parts.  Click each of the items below to complete this assessment.

Part 1: Self-Reflection

Complete the HumanMetrics personality assessment. Based on your results, write a 1- to 2-page self-reflection as follows:

• Analyze your personal and professional strengths. What management, leadership, functional, and interpersonal skills do you consider to be your strengths? Why were these strengths included?
• Analyze your personal and professional weaknesses. In what areas do you recognize that improvement is needed if you are to perform as an effective administrator, manager, and leader? Are there areas in which you are interested but feel you need additional knowledge and skills? Explain and justify your rationale for selecting these weaknesses.
• Analyze at least threeopportunities you have to further your professional growth and development. Include work-related opportunities or those outside the workplace.
• Describe at least threeways you would incorporate the practice of lifelong learning in your profession growth.
• Describe barriers or challenges that might keep you from achieving what you want. Include work-related barriers or those outside the workplace. Explain which barriers are of most concern and why.

Part 2: Opportunities Analysis

Consider the varied opportunities for healthcare administrators, managers, and leaders today: the different settings, positions, and areas of expertise and knowledge that exist in the fast-changing healthcare environment. With insights from your self-reflection in mind, write a 4- to 6-page opportunities analysis as follows:

• Describe the roles and responsibilities of fourdifferent administrative and or managerial positions in four different healthcare settings (for example, a director of food services in a nursing home; a health information manager in a hospital; or a director of business development, contracting, and sales in a rehabilitation center). Select positions and settings that are of particular interest and relevance to you professionally. Explain why these positions interest you. Describe trends that impact the growth potential of these positions.
• Describe the strengths you would bring to each position as well as the weaknesses you would need to address, including any functional knowledge and skills you bring to the position or would need to gain.
• Analyze key unique and specific leadership, knowledge, and competency skills that are needed to be effective and innovative in these healthcare administrative roles. Identify at least fouryou need to enhance through additional training and mentorship and where skills can be developed.
• Describe at least twoopportunities you have for expanding personal innovative leadership in the workplace. How and why might those opportunities yield positive results?

Part 3: Plan for Professional Development

There are many paths that lead toward continuing professional development through lifelong learning. All require deliberate and informed thought and planning. Based on insights and information gained from Parts 1 and 2 of this Assessment, develop a 3- to 4-page professional development plan as follows:

Note: If your current place of employment provides a “Professional Development Plan Template,” you are encouraged to use this template.

• Describe which professional organizations you might join. If you are already a member of an organization, discuss how you have benefitted and how you could enhance benefits from your membership. Describe specifically what you can gain from involvement with these organizations and what you can contribute to the organizations.
• Describe at least threespecific, measurable steps/actions you can take over the next 3–5 years that will enhance your professional career opportunities and help you reach your professional goals. Consider certifications that may better position you to gain new opportunities.
• Identify career goals in the context of the dynamic healthcare environment and the specific skills and knowledge needed to maintain a competitive advantage. Consider additional work experiences, even in your current workplace, you might seek that will enhance your opportunities in the future. Also consider what community involvement activities you might engage in that will authentically demonstrate your commitment to a community orientation and social change. Consider managerial and leadership skills you need to enhance. Explain your rationale for each, including how it will specifically help position you for continued growth.
• Describe at least fiveaction steps needed for your “Plan for Professional Development.” Using a “Word Table,” break the steps down into specific, measurable steps that include target date, event, and milestone. Provide rationale for each action step

Part 4: Elevator Speech

As a healthcare administrator, you will be called upon to clearly and succinctly introduce yourself to many different people. It is helpful to prepare an “elevator speech” to express essential information about yourself and your goals. The term elevator speech is used in business to denote a short, simple message you can convey while positioned next to someone you would like to meet in an elevator. In reality, you may use an elevator speech when you meet people in a variety of settings and situations. Recall the goals you identified in your “Professional Development Plan.”

• Review the Walden University “Vision and Mission” statements web page, including the vision and mission statements for the College of Health Sciences. Also review the “Learning Outcomes—Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA).” Select one or twothat are particularly significant for your career aspirations.

Prepare an approximately 30-second audio (or optional video) elevator speech in which you:

• Promote your strengths as a healthcare administrator.
• Explain how your goals exemplify the distinguishing characteristics of Walden University and the MHA program.
• Share your commitment to professional development and lifelong learning.