LinkedIn Learning Assignment: Week 3

Prepare

1. Complete the LinkedIn Learning course
3. .

• Communication expert Sharon Steed explains the principles of empathetic communication and shares specific strategies for improving one’s approach to difficult conversations. Time: 1:24
• Note: To access this course, you will be prompted to sign in with your OU 4 x 4 and password.

1. After completing the LinkedIn Learning course, you will write an essay reflecting on what you have learned.

• See the Instructor Guidelines page for general writing requirements.
• Consider the grading rubric when planning your assignment.

1. Be prepared to discuss your key takeaways during this week’s Live Session and written assignments.

Objectives

1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the key components of psychological safety, including trust, openness, and mutual respect, and how these factors contribute to effective communication.
2. Students will apply their knowledge of psychological safety principles to analyze real-life communication scenarios with empathy.
3. Students will critically evaluate the impact of psychological safety on group dynamics and communication effectiveness, examining how to approach difficult conversations.
4. Students will synthesize their understanding of positive communication practices and strategies to develop guidelines developed from understanding empathy.

Directions

1. Complete the LinkedIn Learning course on “Empathy” linked above.
2. Connect the certificate of completion from this week’s assigned LinkedIn Learning courses to your LinkedIn profile.
3. Take a screenshot of your LinkedIn profile showing the connected certification.
4. Write at least a 2-page/500-word response considering the following:

• Reflect on what you have learned.
• Consider the definition of empathy and examine how to be empathetic at work.
• After completing the learning exercises, in which ways can you practice positive communication?
• Identify your communication styles. Are there ways you need to improve; if so, what and how?
• Examine how to approach difficult conversations. Is it effective? If so, explain how.
• Identify an issue you have encountered or are otherwise familiar with in your workplace when communicating with colleagues.
• Explain how you will use the information in this LinkedIn Learning course to solve the issue.
• Reflect on how you will use the information in this course to be more successful in your workplace or profession.
• Include APA-formatted citations and references.

1. Upload the following:
2. Your essay
3. Your certificate of completion from LinkedIn Learning

• Note: This is a separate file from your essay.

Guidelines

Assessment

Please refer to the attached rubric to understand how you will be graded.

Academic Integrity

• Copying or reusing previous work submitted in another course is not permitted.
• Open-book research for the assignment is permitted and encouraged.

Rubric

Weekly LinkedIn Assignment Rubric

Weekly LinkedIn Assignment Rubric

CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Content Development

35 to >32.0 pts

Advanced

Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to illustrate understanding of the topic(s) covered in the assignment. All questions in the assignment directions were answered, and most responses were in depth and connected strongly to the material in the unit.

32 to >28.0 pts

Proficient

Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to explore ideas within the topic(s) covered in the assignment. Most questions in the assignment directions were answered, and several responses were in depth and connected to the material in the unit.

28 to >21.0 pts

Needs Improvement

Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop and explore ideas within the topic(s) covered in the assignment. Answers a few questions in the assignment directions, and the responses show some connection to the material in the unit.

21 to >0 pts

Poor

Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop simple ideas about the topic(s) covered in the assignment. Few, if any, questions in the assignment directions were answered, and the responses demonstrated little, if any, connection to the material in the unit.

35 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Sources and Evidence

5 to >4.5 pts

Advanced

Demonstrates skillful use of high-quality, credible, relevant sources to develop ideas and justify rationales in the assignment. Most sources were cited and referenced correctly.

4.5 to >4.0 pts

Proficient

Demonstrates consistent use of credible, relevant sources to support ideas and justify rationales in the assignment. Several sources were cited and referenced correctly.

4 to >2.9 pts

Needs Improvement

Demonstrates an attempt to use credible and/or relevant sources to support ideas and justify rationales in the assignment. A few sources were cited and referenced correctly.

2.9 to >0 pts

Poor

Demonstrates an attempt to use sources to support ideas and justify rationales in the assignment. Few, if any, sources were cited or referenced correctly.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Writing Style and Quality

5 to >4.3 pts

Advanced

The assignment had no errors in grammar, mechanics, usage, spelling, or APA style.

4.3 to >3.7 pts

Proficient

The assignment had a few errors in grammar, mechanics, usage, spelling, or APA style.

3.7 to >3.0 pts

Needs Improvement

The assignment had several errors in grammar, mechanics, usage, spelling, or APA style.

3 to >0 pts

Poor

The assignment had many errors in grammar, mechanics, usage, spelling, or APA style.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Certificate of Completion

5 pts

Advanced

The student uploaded a certificate of completion for the LinkedIn Learning course.

3 pts

Proficient

The student completed the but did not load the certificate of completion for the LinkedIn Learning course.

0 pts

Needs Improvement

The student did not complete the LinkedIn Learning course and did not load the certificate of completion.

5 pts

Total Points: 50

Readings

• Newman, L. (2023, January 17).
• The Decision Lab.
• This article details the key elements of high-performing teams.
• Gallo, A. (2015, February 15).
• Healthcare Leaders Media. Harvard Business Review.
• This article provides a definition and context to the concept of psychological safety and its benefits.
• Loignon, A. & Wormington, S. (2024, January 10).
• . Center for Creative Leadership.
• In this article, you will learn how to build camaraderie in teams and a safe working environment.
• Blomstrom, D. (2020, February 18) (25).
• . LinkedIn.
• This article explains the correlation between empathy and emotional safety in teams.

Media

• BluePoint Leadership Development. (2021, August 10).
• . [Video]. YouTube.
• This video discusses tools to communicate the vision, mission, and direction of your organization as a leader.
• The Clear Thinker. (2021, November 14).
• . [Video]. YouTube.
• In this video, you will learn methods on how to successfully communicate as a leader.