BADM460 -- Unit 12 Class Meeting
TOPIC = Generating Impact, Influence with your Research
Unit Learning Outcomes
- 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
Capstone learning outcomes
- 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
Materials & Tools
- All the required computer technology for remote, synchronous classes
Learning & Teaching Strategies
Readiness Work by Students for Class Meeting
- If you haven't already, finish and submit the SOFT version of your Research Report
Sequence #1 Focusing Activity = 20 minutes
- 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
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Sequence #2 Impact & Influence = 50 minutes
- 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.
Sequence #3 Health Break
- Take time to rest your eyes and get up and move!
Sequence #4 Problem-Solving = 50 minutes
- 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
Sequence #5 Health Break
- Again, time to rest your eyes and move around.
Sequence #6 Persuade your reader = 20 minutes
- 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
Sequence #4 Class Closure = 20 minutes
- PearDeck -- What questions do you have about the homework?
Student Learning Activities After Class Meeting
Passive Learning
- Review all course material and content, as needed.
- WATCH = Inside LinkedIn. (2017). Bloomberg. [42 minutes]
- Solving Business Problems with LinkedIn (7:27)
Active Learning
- Complete Research Project