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In your previous communication challenge, you resolved a situation that became negative and was getting in the way of a team functioning.

In this challenge, youve been given a task by your leader, and you need to bring your team along, not only to get past the previous negative communication but to buy into whats needed to move forward.

To do that, you will think about what positive qualities support strong communication and effective teamwork. Youll need to decide what you want to advocate for. And then youll need the communication skills to bring others along on your plan. You will do that via video.

In the CapraTek: Organizational Communication Policy activity, you observed more difficulties, indicating that the team needs your help overcoming their communication challenges. You have resolved to reset the team members attitudes so that they clearly understand your approach to future communication strategies and feel invested in the vision that you are laying out for them.

Remember that a communication policy should be a formal, enforceable document that reinforces ethical behavior and acceptable methods for communication within and about the team. The policy should clearly define all actions and consequences, and you will need to present it in a way that encourages acceptance of the policy by the team. Your goals for this communication include the following:

  • Explain the communication issues that have led to the need for a new policy.
  • Create a communication policy that you will introduce to improve communications and assure people are working with a unified purpose.
  • Define your expectations, or contract, for ethical discourse in team communications.
  • Provide a rationale that addresses the importance of defining appropriate communication channels.

Choose one of the following for your communication and be sure to cite all sources using APA reference style.

  • Record and submit a 45 minute video message using Kaltura to address each aspect of the scenario.
  • Create a presentation of 68 slides with speaker’s notes, not including title page and references.
  • Write a 23 page paper.

Be sure your video meets the following requirements:

  • Communication: Although this is not performance art, you will be judged on the communication skills that you have studied in this course including your consideration of audience and content.
    • Organize content for ideas to flow logically with smooth transitions.
  • Format and length: Address all items defined in the scenario and instructions. Organize ideas to flow logically and with smooth transitions.
    • If you choose to submit a standard PowerPoint presentation, your presentation should consist of 68 slides, not including the title and references slides.
      • Use the speaker’s notes section within the PowerPoint slides to provide all the information relevant to each slide, which you would otherwise present verbally.
      • Each slide must have no more than 45 bullets and each bullet should summarize your point in 46 words.
      • Use graphics throughout the presentation, but ensure they are appropriate for the content provided and provide value.
    • If you choose to write a paper, it should be 23 pages, not including the title and reference pages.
  • Quality: Audio and visual quality should approximate that of a properly functioning video conference.
  • Visuals (if used): Create visuals that are easily read and interpreted. Use colors, fonts, formatting, and other design principles that make the information clear and generally add to the aesthetic of the presentation.
  • APA style and formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting standards.
    • Use for guidance in citing sources and formatting your paper in proper APA style. See the for more APA resources specific to your degree level.
    • Also refer to the , which provides basic formatting and APA guidelines you should follow to create attractive and usable documents not just within your business program but in the workplace as well.
  • Cited resources: Use a minimum of two scholarly sources. All literature cited should be current, with publication dates within the past five years.
  • Academic integrity and honesty: You must adhere to academic integrity and honesty policies and incorporate practices that support ethically sound work in your assessments. View .

Before you submit your assessment, carefully read the grading criteria in the Communicating a Team Policy Scoring Guide to ensure you understand all of the requirements for success.

Requirements: read carefully

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