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Enhance Organizational Leadership with Results-Based Strategies: Partner with Trinity Western University’s MA Leadership Program

LDRS 503 RC
Closed
Trinity Western University
Trinity Western University
Langley City, British Columbia, Canada
Timeline
  • November 2, 2024
    Experience start
  • December 21, 2024
    Experience end
Experience
2 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Canada
Sole proprietorship, Startup, Family-Owned, Small to medium enterprise
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Leadership
Skills
organizational leadership leadership studies performance measurement organizational development accountability leadership operations
Student goals and capabilities

Trinity Western University’s MA Leadership Graduate Program offers a unique opportunity for employers to collaborate with graduate students enrolled in the Results-Based Leadership course. These learners are poised to develop expertise in organizational development, change management, performance measurement, and financial accountability, framed within a Christian perspective. The course aims to equip students with practical skills in analyzing and improving organizational operations, engaging in interdisciplinary thinking, and applying results-based leadership theories.

Students

Students
Graduate
Any level
40 Students
Project
80 hours per Student
Educators assign Students to projects
Teams of 5
Expected outcomes and deliverables

At the end of this collaboration, employers will receive:

  • Final Report: A comprehensive report detailing the main findings and recommendations proposed by the students.
  • Final Presentation: A professional presentation where learners will present their project outcomes and answer any questions from the employer, providing an opportunity for interactive feedback and discussion.


Project timeline
  • November 2, 2024
    Experience start
  • December 21, 2024
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements

Expectations from Employers:

  • Regular Communication: Maintain consistent contact with learners to provide guidance and support.
  • Information Provision: Supply all necessary information pertinent to the project’s success.
  • Virtual Presence: Attend the final presentation to review the project outcomes.
  • Constructive Feedback: Offer professional and constructive feedback to students through the Riipen platform.

Project Examples

Ideal projects for this experience should focus on practical applications of results-based leadership principles. These projects should challenge students to utilize their theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios, fostering both critical thinking and practical skills.

  1. Organizational Performance Analysis: Conduct a comprehensive analysis of an organization’s current performance measurement systems, identifying areas for improvement and suggesting actionable recommendations.
  2. Stakeholder Needs Assessment: Evaluate and address the specific data and information needs of various stakeholders within an organization, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  3. Financial Accountability Initiative: Develop and implement strategies to enhance financial accountability within an organization, incorporating a Christian perspective on ethical financial practices.
  4. Business Plan and Budget Development: Create a detailed business plan and budget that align with the organization’s strategic objectives, demonstrating proficiency in financial planning and resource allocation.
  5. Governance and Leadership Evaluation: Assess the effectiveness of an organization’s governance structures and leadership strategies in achieving desired performance results.

Projects that are not suitable:

  • Routine administrative tasks that do not provide a learning challenge.
  • Projects lacking a clear link to performance measurement or organizational development.
  • Short-term tasks that do not allow for comprehensive analysis or application of results-based leadership concepts.
  • Assignments that do not involve stakeholder engagement or financial accountability components.


Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

  • Q1 - Text short
    What specific data or information will you provide to support the learners in their project?
  • Q2 - Text short
    Are you able to commit to regular communication and virtual meetings to guide the learners?