SESSION 9: SUMMARY

SESSION 9 PPT Link

Extra Credit - at Column. If you have missed a class or want to do extra credit, doing the standing extra credit assignment is recommended. ***Watch : THE ROCKER” with Rainn Wilson or    “New In Town” with Renee Zelwegger **** 1 pg write up on mgt and team work lessons / approaches

Stay tuned: Mentor assignments, mid-point feedback & eval  

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1. Feas Plan – Sources of Funding /

a. Write a paragraph on your anticipated sources of funding. DUE IN CLASS THURS AFTER SPRING BREAK.

b. Use this time to catch up on loose ends on plan.

2. Read:

Hot Mommas Project case “Kimberly”/ Vision Forward case “Jason”/ Essentials Chapter 16

http://welgwu.wordpress.com/2009/03/17/session-9-reading/

3. Skill Building: Women & Leadership

Read PPT and do exercise, blog about “try on” leadership behaviors

http://welgwu.wordpress.com/2009/03/17/session-9-assmt-skill-building-women-leadership/

4. Mentor Interview – contact & set up first convo – do outline

http://welgwu.wordpress.com/2009/03/17/session-9-assmt-mentor-assignment/

5. Provide online feedback: Peer forum  Bethany & Melissa

http://welgwu.wordpress.com/2009/03/17/session-9-assmt-peer-forum/

Session 9: Reading

Read the following cases in addition to Chapter 16 in Essentials:

Kimberly Case Link

Jason Case Link

During class, you will get together with your study group to develop a “Team Position” on Kimberly and Jason’s leadership and management styles. So no slacking or your team will out you! Also – they’re short, so, just read ‘em.

Session 9 Assmt: Skill Building – Women & Leadership

SKILL BUILDING ASSIGNMENT:

1. See the Powerpoint (link below). Complete the steps mentioned at the end of the document. Bring your assignment to class on Thursday. (Note: This is not brainless – have some coffee).

CENTER POINT LEADERSHIP MODEL LAB – PPT

2. Blog about the following BEFORE class:

Examine your own CenterPoint Leadership Model Diagram. Choose an arena that you would like to develop (this may mean doing more of, less of, or something new in a given arena.)  Describe three behaviors that you are willing to “try on” to develop this part of your leadership centerpoint.  Be prepared to talk in class about the following:

a. The behaviors

b. What has kept you from developing this part of your leadership “self” to date (could be anything from not having an opportunity to flex this leadership muscle, to being downright scared of behaving a certain way in certain contexts.)

c. What would help to move you in the development direction (a plan, a push, some specific skills, be creative.)

Session 9 Assmt: Peer Forum

5. Provide online feedback: Peer forum

Act as a peer mentor / forum member / personal board. Read the following two cases and provide advice to each on this post as a comment before the next class. See GUIDELINES at bottom.

Bethany Case

Melissa Case

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REMINDER TO ALL WEL STUDENTS:

1. Place the words “Student case” before your tagline (www.HotMommasProject.org. Login and go to “my cases” and click “edit” if you have not done this. The tagline can be changed in step 3.)

2. If you do not want this case to come up in a search engine, or for other privacy reasons, REMOVE YOUR LAST NAME FROM YOUR CASE. This is up to you, but, please know this case is out there just like a blog.

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GUIDELINES FOR COMMENTING:

- If you have advice: Use “I” statements. Share experience, not advice. Your feedback should share similar experiences and what you did, not “you should” advice for the case protagonist. Share what you feel comfortable sharing.

- If you have comments in praise or how the case impacted you – feel free to share.

- Place the protagonist first name prior to your answer

- Type “WEL” in front of your first name in the name section of the comments form

- Give it some mental real estate

Peer cases for this week (recommendation – LOG IN FIRST):

Find on www.HotMommasProject.org case library or click on names below:
You can sort by “title” in the library which will order by author’s first name.

You will need to log in to see the entire case and benefit from the full features (appendix, discussion questions, Facebook links, etc.)

GW WEL Students: Type “WEL” followed by your first name in the name form. NOTE: If any information is confidential, let Prof Frey know and we will create a separate confidential blog.

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TO DO: PRESENTERS (i.e., Your case is being read/presented)

AFTER CLASS ON THURSDAY (all comments in), PLEASE REVIEW THE RESPONSES AND PREPARE A “PRESENTER SUMMARY” which is the following:

FORMAT: Title it “WEL – PRESENTER SUMMARY – YOUR FIRST NAME” All caps.

1. How did the forum’s (class) comments help you?

2. Any specific takeaways that stand-out?

3. Any action steps you will be taking as a result.?

Again, post it after class to ensure you are the LAST post.

Session 9 Assmt: Mentor Assignment

ASSIGNMENT:

- Read and understand the mentor assignment.

- Contact & set up first conversation with your mentor.

- Outline (see “outline” below)

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GUIDELINES:

Click for MENTOR GUIDELINES DOCUMENT

During the final portion of the class you will be assigned a mentor. Look for your mentor assignment via email. (Note: Bethany and Melissa have chosen their own mentors. )

Two assignments are due as part of this project:

• #1. Mentor Interview. Students will pose questions to mentor which focus on the mentor’s experience as an entrepreneurial leader.  In the context of this course, entrepreneurial leadership is broadly defined to include entrepreneurs (primarily women) who have successfully created value, through their own organization or within a larger organizational environment (corporate, community, government).  The interview can be done in person or via telephone. It should not be conducted through email.
• #2. Student/Mentor project. The student and the mentor develop one manageable deliverable for the end of the semester. This activity will be based on the interests and needs of student and mentor and should be directly related to developing entrepreneurial leadership behavior, skills or thinking. Examples of deliverables include:
  • Attending an event with the mentor to practice networking;
  • Visiting the mentor’s workplace to see her in the role of entrepreneurial leader;
  • Working with the mentor on a specific area of personal or professional development.

OUTLINE

• The project will be outlined by the student and approved by the instructor prior to embarking on the project. The outline will include:
• the proposed learning objective for the project;
• the activities required to complete the project;
• the timeline; and
• a method of evaluating completion.
• A written report of the project process and outcome is submitted in the Student/Mentor Summary report (see #4, below.)3. Student/Mentor contact. Students are required to have a minimum of three contacts with their mentor throughout the semester. Contact may be in person, through email or by telephone. A short summary of each contact is submitted in the Student/Mentor Summary Report (see #4, below.)4. Student/Mentor Summary Report. Students prepare a short summary of the mentoring experience which includes a report on the project, a brief summary of each contact made, and an evaluation of personal learning.
• LINK: SAMPLE MENTOR INTERVIEW WRITE UP
• Mentor Project
  

COMMUNICATIONS:

• YOU MUST BE RESPONSIVE TO YOUR MENTOR. Respond to all emails and calls within 24 hours.

Summary: Look for your mentor assignment via email, contact the mentor and set up an appointment, and turn in a one-page outline during the next class.