Overview
- Begin your discussion by reading your assigned chapter and watching the video above about the significance of empowerment in organizations. Share what you learned by synthesizing your research into your own words and citing your sources. At the minimum, you should cite your textbook and the video above.
- Next, share your thoughts about the video and its message. If empowerment is so effective, why don't we see more of it in the workplace? Develop your examples and supporting evidence thoroughly.
- Complete your discussion by exploring how you might use the knowledge from this topic in your future professional and personal communication.
NOTE: Remember that your discussion response must include the following:
- A reflection on the concept we are discussing. Give us a summary of things you learned about this concept from your assigned chapter readings and additional scholarly research.
- A thorough example/discussion to support your reflection.
- A final statement that tells us what you take away from this week's lesson.
- Properly formatted in-text citations and references.
- Strong grammar, spelling, and mechanics.
- In total, your discussion should be at least 350 words.
When responding to your peers, be sure to connect on both personal and theoretical level by reacting to what was said, supporting your reactions with scholarly sources (e.g., your textbook), and identifying potential additional concepts or communication strategies to consider. End your responses with open-ended questions to extend conversations.