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Overview

part 1- videos: David Burkus – Psychological Safety: The Secret to High-Performing Teams

Renee St Jacques – A psychologist’s secret to high-performing teams

Topic- Leadership communication

Choose One

Option A – Personal Experience

Describe a real leadership situation involving trust, psychological safety, employee voice, communication, or conflict.

Option B – Observed Example

Analyze a situation from a workplace, military unit, athletic team, film, documentary, book, or other setting.

Option C – AI-Generated Scenario

Use ChatGPT or another AI tool to generate a realistic leadership scenario involving trust, psychological safety, communication, conflict, or employee voice. Briefly explain how the scenario was created and evaluate what leadership lessons emerged from the exercise.

Discussion Prompt

Part 1 – Establish the Context

Begin by describing the situation in enough detail that readers can understand the environment, individuals involved, and the circumstances surrounding the situation.

Consider:

  • What type of organization, team, or group was involved?
  • What was happening?
  • Who were the key individuals?
  • Why was the situation significant?
  • What made speaking up difficult—or easy?

    • The strongest posts help readers visualize the situation before moving into analysis. Provide enough context and detail so that your classmates can understand the environment, challenges, and dynamics that shaped the experience.

    Part 2 – Analyze the Situation

    Using concepts from this week's readings and videos, discuss:

  • What factors contributed to trust or distrust?
  • Was psychological safety present? Why or why not?
  • How did leadership behavior influence the environment?
  • How did the situation affect communication, collaboration, learning, or employee voice?

    • Part 3 – Leadership Insight

    Identify one key lesson leaders can learn from this situation.

    What should leaders understand about trust, psychological safety, communication, or employee voice based on what occurred?

    Submission Requirements

    Initial Post

  • 400– words

  • part 2-OverviewOver the past nine weeks, you have explored how social psychology influences leadership through topics such as perception, conflict, ethics, power, conformity, obedience, workplace culture, trust, and psychological safety.As you prepare for the final project, this assignment is designed to help you identify a topic of interest, begin exploring the research, and establish a foundation for your final project.The goal is not to complete the final project this week. Instead, think of this assignment as a roadmap that outlines where your research is headed and why the topic matters.Step 1 – Choose a TopicSelect a topic from the course that you would like to explore more deeply.Examples may include:
  • Trust
    • Psychological Safety
    • Employee Voice
    • Workplace Culture
    • Power and Influence
    • Ethical Decision-Making
    • Conformity
    • Obedience
    • Social Identity
    • Conflict
    • Toxic Leadership
    • Organizational Citizenship Behavior
    • Group Dynamics
    • Motivation
    • Leadership Communication

    • You may also propose another course-related topic with instructor approval.

    Step 2 – Locate Scholarly Sources

    Identify at least three scholarly, peer-reviewed sources related to your selected topic.

    Step 3 – Create Your Leadership Research Blueprint

    Address the following:

    Topic Selection

    • What topic did you choose?
    • Why are you interested in this topic?

    Research Foundation

    • Identify your three scholarly sources.
    • Provide the APA references for each source.

    Initial Observations

    After reviewing your sources, briefly discuss the following in one well-developed paragraph:

  • What themes, ideas, or patterns are beginning to emerge?
  • What questions are you still exploring?
  • What seems most relevant for leaders to understand?

    • Submission Options

    Option A – Written Blueprint

    • Approximately 2 pages

    Option B – Leadership Presentation

    • 4–6 slides

    Option C – Video Overview

    • 3–5 minutes

    Option D – Small Group Leadership Discussion

    • 2–4 students
    • 3–5 minutes per student
    • Each student must contribute individual research and insights

    Optional AI Integration

    Students may use AI tools such as ChatGPT to assist with brainstorming, refining research questions, organizing ideas, or comparing themes across sources. If AI is used, briefly explain how it was used and whether it was helpful in developing your thinking.

    Submission Requirements

  • Minimum of three scholarly, peer-reviewed sources
    • APA citations and references required