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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
memorable in ways that
would make a significant
and positive impression on
the audience.
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0
Not Present
1
Needs Improvement
development and
lifelong learning.
2
Meets Expectations
lifelong learning.
3
Exceeds Expectations
Writing reflects competent
use of standard edited
American English.
Grammar, spelling, and
mechanics reflect a high
level of accuracy in
standard American English
and enhance readability.
PS001: Written Communication: Demonstrate graduate-level writing skills.
Learning Objective
PS 1.1:
Use proper grammar,
spelling, and
mechanics.
Multiple major and minor
errors in grammar,
spelling, and/or mechanics
are highly distracting and
seriously impact
readability.
Multiple minor errors in
grammar, spelling, and/or
mechanics are distracting
and negatively impact
readability.
Learning Objective
PS 1.2:
Organize writing to
enhance clarity.
Writing is poorly organized
and incoherent.
Introductions, transitions,
and conclusions are
missing or inappropriate.
Writing is loosely
organized. Limited use of
introductions, transitions,
and conclusions provides
partial continuity.
Learning Objective
PS 1.3:
Apply APA style to
written work.
APA conventions are not
applied.
APA conventions for
attribution of sources,
structure, formatting, etc.,
are applied inconsistently.
Learning Objective
PS 1.4:
Vocabulary and tone are
inappropriate and
Vocabulary and tone have
limited relevance to the
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Errors in grammar,
spelling, and/or mechanics
do not negatively impact
readability.
Writing is generally wellorganized. Introductions,
transitions, and
conclusions provide
continuity and a logical
progression of ideas.
APA conventions for
attribution of sources,
structure, formatting, etc.,
are generally applied
correctly in most
instances. Sources are
generally cited
appropriately and
accurately.
Vocabulary and tone are
generally appropriate for
Writing is consistently
well-organized.
Introductions, transitions,
and conclusions are used
effectively to enhance
clarity, cohesion, and flow.
APA conventions for
attribution of sources,
structure, formatting, etc.,
are applied correctly and
consistently throughout
the paper. Sources are
consistently cited
appropriately and
accurately.
Vocabulary and tone are
consistently tailored to the
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Use appropriate
vocabulary and tone
for the audience and
purpose.
0
Not Present
negatively impact clarity of
concepts to be conveyed.
1
Needs Improvement
audience.
2
Meets Expectations
the audience and support
communication of key
concepts.
3
Exceeds Expectations
audience and effectively
and directly support
communication of key
concepts.
Presenter engages the
audience through mostly
clear enunciation, correct
pronunciation,
comfortable pacing, and
appropriate volume.
Presenter enhances
audience engagement
through consistently clear
enunciation, correct
pronunciation,
comfortable pacing, and
appropriate volume.
Organization of
information generally
enhances audience
understanding of
concepts.
Organization of
information significantly
enhances audience
understanding of both
general and specific
concepts, and promotes
audience engagement.
PS002: Oral Communication: Use effective oral presentation skills.
Learning Objective
PS 2.1:
Use clear enunciation,
correct pronunciation,
comfortable pacing,
and appropriate
volume.
Presenter mumbles or
speaks in a monotone,
mispronounces words,
and/or struggles to find
appropriate pacing or
volume.
Learning Objective
PS 2.2:
Organize information
to be presented.
Information is disorganized Organization of
to a degree that impedes
information minimally
audience understanding.
supports audience
understanding.
Presenter inconsistently
uses clear enunciation,
correct pronunciation,
comfortable pacing, and
appropriate volume.
PS006: Information Literacy: Apply appropriate strategies to identify relevant and credible information and data in order to effectively
analyze issues and make decisions.
Learning Objective
PS 6.1:
Identify credible
sources.
Learning Objective
PS 6.2:
Analyze findings from
relevant sources.
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Credible sources are
missing.
Some sources are credible,
appropriate, and relevant
to the topic.
Most sources are credible,
appropriate, and relevant
to the topic.
All resources are credible,
appropriate, and relevant
to the topic.
Analysis is missing.
Analysis superficially
reflects relevance of
findings to the identified
problem, issue, or
purpose.
Analysis clearly reflects
relevance of findings to
the identified problem,
issue, or purpose.
Analysis clearly reflects
relevance of findings to
the identified problem,
issue, or purpose, and
synthesizes findings to
generate new insights.
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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:
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Save Parts 1-3
o HE006_Part1-3_firstinitial_lastname (for example, HE006_Part13_J_Smith).
Save Part 4 (audio file)
o HE006_Part4_firstinitial_lastname (for example,
HE006_Part4_J_Smith).
When you are ready to upload your completed Assessment, use
the Assessment tab on the top navigation menu.
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:
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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.):
o APA Course Paper Template with Advice (APA 6th Ed.)
o APA Course Paper Template without Advice (APA 6th Ed.)
To complete this Assessment:
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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.).
o Note: Parts 1-3 are all part of one cohesive paper using APA
formatting. You will use headers to differentiate the three sections
(parts).
o 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.
o This means using Walden Library databases to obtain peerreviewed articles.
o Additionally, .gov (government expert sources) are a quality
resource option.
o Internet and .com sources do not meet 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:
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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.
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Analyze at least three opportunities you have to further your professional
growth and development. Include work-related opportunities or those
outside the workplace.
Describe at least three ways 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:
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Describe the roles and responsibilities of four different 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 four you need to enhance through
additional training and mentorship and where skills can be developed.
Describe at least two opportunities 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.
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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 three specific, 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 five action 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.”
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Review the Walden University “Vision and Mission” statements web page,
including the vision a
Create a professional development plan that demonstrates a commitment to professional development and lifelong learning.
Assessment Rubric
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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
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Analysis of personal and
professional strengths is
present and includes:
management, leadership,
functional, and
interpersonal strengths.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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:
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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
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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
memorable in ways that
would make a significant
and positive impression on
the audience.
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0
Not Present
1
Needs Improvement
development and
lifelong learning.
2
Meets Expectations
lifelong learning.
3
Exceeds Expectations
Writing reflects competent
use of standard edited
American English.
Grammar, spelling, and
mechanics reflect a high
level of accuracy in
standard American English
and enhance readability.
PS001: Written Communication: Demonstrate graduate-level writing skills.
Learning Objective
PS 1.1:
Use proper grammar,
spelling, and
mechanics.
Multiple major and minor
errors in grammar,
spelling, and/or mechanics
are highly distracting and
seriously impact
readability.
Multiple minor errors in
grammar, spelling, and/or
mechanics are distracting
and negatively impact
readability.
Learning Objective
PS 1.2:
Organize writing to
enhance clarity.
Writing is poorly organized
and incoherent.
Introductions, transitions,
and conclusions are
missing or inappropriate.
Writing is loosely
organized. Limited use of
introductions, transitions,
and conclusions provides
partial continuity.
Learning Objective
PS 1.3:
Apply APA style to
written work.
APA conventions are not
applied.
APA conventions for
attribution of sources,
structure, formatting, etc.,
are applied inconsistently.
Learning Objective
PS 1.4:
Vocabulary and tone are
inappropriate and
Vocabulary and tone have
limited relevance to the
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Errors in grammar,
spelling, and/or mechanics
do not negatively impact
readability.
Writing is generally wellorganized. Introductions,
transitions, and
conclusions provide
continuity and a logical
progression of ideas.
APA conventions for
attribution of sources,
structure, formatting, etc.,
are generally applied
correctly in most
instances. Sources are
generally cited
appropriately and
accurately.
Vocabulary and tone are
generally appropriate for
Writing is consistently
well-organized.
Introductions, transitions,
and conclusions are used
effectively to enhance
clarity, cohesion, and flow.
APA conventions for
attribution of sources,
structure, formatting, etc.,
are applied correctly and
consistently throughout
the paper. Sources are
consistently cited
appropriately and
accurately.
Vocabulary and tone are
consistently tailored to the
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Use appropriate
vocabulary and tone
for the audience and
purpose.
0
Not Present
negatively impact clarity of
concepts to be conveyed.
1
Needs Improvement
audience.
2
Meets Expectations
the audience and support
communication of key
concepts.
3
Exceeds Expectations
audience and effectively
and directly support
communication of key
concepts.
Presenter engages the
audience through mostly
clear enunciation, correct
pronunciation,
comfortable pacing, and
appropriate volume.
Presenter enhances
audience engagement
through consistently clear
enunciation, correct
pronunciation,
comfortable pacing, and
appropriate volume.
Organization of
information generally
enhances audience
understanding of
concepts.
Organization of
information significantly
enhances audience
understanding of both
general and specific
concepts, and promotes
audience engagement.
PS002: Oral Communication: Use effective oral presentation skills.
Learning Objective
PS 2.1:
Use clear enunciation,
correct pronunciation,
comfortable pacing,
and appropriate
volume.
Presenter mumbles or
speaks in a monotone,
mispronounces words,
and/or struggles to find
appropriate pacing or
volume.
Learning Objective
PS 2.2:
Organize information
to be presented.
Information is disorganized Organization of
to a degree that impedes
information minimally
audience understanding.
supports audience
understanding.
Presenter inconsistently
uses clear enunciation,
correct pronunciation,
comfortable pacing, and
appropriate volume.
PS006: Information Literacy: Apply appropriate strategies to identify relevant and credible information and data in order to effectively
analyze issues and make decisions.
Learning Objective
PS 6.1:
Identify credible
sources.
Learning Objective
PS 6.2:
Analyze findings from
relevant sources.
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Credible sources are
missing.
Some sources are credible,
appropriate, and relevant
to the topic.
Most sources are credible,
appropriate, and relevant
to the topic.
All resources are credible,
appropriate, and relevant
to the topic.
Analysis is missing.
Analysis superficially
reflects relevance of
findings to the identified
problem, issue, or
purpose.
Analysis clearly reflects
relevance of findings to
the identified problem,
issue, or purpose.
Analysis clearly reflects
relevance of findings to
the identified problem,
issue, or purpose, and
synthesizes findings to
generate new insights.
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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:
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Save Parts 1-3
o HE006_Part1-3_firstinitial_lastname (for example, HE006_Part13_J_Smith).
Save Part 4 (audio file)
o HE006_Part4_firstinitial_lastname (for example,
HE006_Part4_J_Smith).
When you are ready to upload your completed Assessment, use
the Assessment tab on the top navigation menu.
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:
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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.):
o APA Course Paper Template with Advice (APA 6th Ed.)
o APA Course Paper Template without Advice (APA 6th Ed.)
To complete this Assessment:
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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.).
o Note: Parts 1-3 are all part of one cohesive paper using APA
formatting. You will use headers to differentiate the three sections
(parts).
o 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.
o This means using Walden Library databases to obtain peerreviewed articles.
o Additionally, .gov (government expert sources) are a quality
resource option.
o Internet and .com sources do not meet 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:
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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.
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Analyze at least three opportunities you have to further your professional
growth and development. Include work-related opportunities or those
outside the workplace.
Describe at least three ways 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:
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Describe the roles and responsibilities of four different 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 four you need to enhance through
additional training and mentorship and where skills can be developed.
Describe at least two opportunities 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.
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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 three specific, 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 five action 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.”
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Review the Walden University “Vision and Mission” statements web page,
including the vision a
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