TOPIC = Generating Impact, Influence with your Research

• Formulate a topic of inquiry related to a societal problem and synthesize relevant research materials through a business perspective
• Evaluate, synthesize, and interpret research findings as well supported quantitative and qualitative analysis and recommendations
• Clearly and effectively communicate research, analysis, and findings

• Identify a topic of inquiry or practice 
• Gather and organize relevant research materials 
• Evaluate, synthesize, and apply research findings 
• Share findings or results in a means appropriate to a field of study

• All the required computer technology for remote, synchronous classes

• If you haven't already, finish and submit the SOFT version of your Research Report

• Digital sticky notes of accomplishments!
  Using the Whiteboard in MS Teams, post a sticky for each of your scholastic accomplishments this semester.
  - Big projects you've completed
  - New goals achieved
  - New course specialty
  - New types of assignments completed
  - Any other wins
• This activity is adapted from Activity #18 To Do List starting on page 103 of Ozenc & Hagan (2019).
• Ozenc, K., & Hagan, M. (2019). Rituals for work : 50 ways to create engagement, shared purpose and a culture that can adapt to change. Wiley.
  Available as an e-book from the CapU Library
  https://ezproxy.capilanou.ca/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=cat02755a&AN=cul.b1345884&site=eds-live&scope=site

• What is impact? What is influence? How an we measure it?
• Busi, M. (2013). Doing research that matters: Sharping the future of management. Emerald.
• McGrath, J. (2017). The little book of 'big' management wisdom: 90 important quotes and how to use them in business. Pearson.
• Reed, M.S. (2002). Impact culture. Fast Track Impact.
• Zaumanis, M. (2021). Write and impactful research paper: A scientific writing technique that will shape your academic career. Independently published.

• Take time to rest your eyes and get up and move!

• Yamada, K. (2016). What do you do with a problem? Compendium Inc.
• Sternard, D. (2021). Solve it! The mindset and tools of smart problem solvers. Econise.
• Wedell-Wedellsborg, T. (2020). What's your problem? To solve your toughest problems, change the problems, you solve. Harvard Business Press.
• Einhorn, C.S. (2017). Problem solved: A Powerful System for Making Complex Decisions with Confidence and Conviction. Career Press.
• Cohn, C. & Mclean, R. (2019). Bulletproof problem solving: The one skill that changes everything. Wiley.
• Chevallier, A. (2016). Strategic thinking in complex problem solving. Oxford University Press.
• Garrette, B., Phelps, C. & Sibony, O. (2019). Cracked it!: How to solve big problems and sell solutions like top strategy consultants. Palgrave Macmillan

• Again, time to rest your eyes and move around.

• Coughter, P. (2012). The Art of the Pitch: Persuasion and Presentation Skills that Win Business. Palgrave Macmillan
• Hall, T. (2020). Writing to persuade: How to bring people over to your side. Liveright.
• Dicks, M. & Kennedy, D. (2018). Storyworthy: Engage, teach, persuade, and change your life through the power of storytelling. New World Library

• PearDeck -- What questions do you have about the homework?

• Review all course material and content, as needed.
• WATCH = Inside LinkedIn. (2017). Bloomberg. [42 minutes]
  - Solving Business Problems with LinkedIn (7:27)

• Complete Research Project