Business Question

• This week, you will begin formally developing your Applied Project by completing the first section: WHAT.Your focus is to clearly define your project direction at a high level—identifying the topic, question, or leadership challenge you will explore, with attention to the social and psychological dynamics that shape leadership. This is the foundation of your project and will guide the work you continue to build throughout the course.This assignment builds directly on the ideas you began exploring in Week 1. You may choose to continue developing the same direction or refine your focus as your thinking becomes clearer.At this stage, your goal is not to have everything finalized. Instead, focus on clearly communicating your direction and beginning to connect your ideas to leadership and social psychology concepts. Strong projects begin with clear thinking—and this is your opportunity to begin shaping that clarity.As you develop your WHAT section, consider:→ What leadership topic or issue are you most interested in exploring?→ What social or psychological factors (e.g., perception, identity, influence, group dynamics) are connected to this topic?→ What question, challenge, or opportunity is guiding your thinking?→ Why does this topic matter in a real-world leadership context, particularly in how people think, interact, and respond within organizations?You are encouraged to begin grounding your ideas in leadership concepts by referencing course materials or credible outside sources. This includes integrating social psychology frameworks that help explain behavior, relationships, and decision-making in leadership contexts. This is an important step in developing your project in a way that is thoughtful, informed, and aligned with graduate-level expectations.Your work this week should reflect a clear direction, intentional thinking, and an initial connection to leadership and social psychological concepts, even as your ideas continue to develop.

• Assignment 2.1 - WHAT (Project Direction - 100 Points)

  Your goal is to clearly define your WHAT section, or project direction, at a high level – identifying the leadership topic, question, or challenge you will explore throughout the course, with attention to the social and psychological dynamics that influence leadership.This section should reflect intentional thinking, a clear starting direction, and an initial connection to leadership and social psychology concepts (e.g., perception, identity, influence, group behavior).You are encouraged to support your ideas with at least one leadership concept, theory, or source, including relevant social psychology frameworksthat help explain how individuals and groups think, interact, and respond in leadership contexts.Submission Requirements
  • Approximately 500 words
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