Assignment 4: Personal Perception Modeled

Assignment 4: Personal Perception Modeled

Identify a mental model you hold about someone, a department, your organization, or even your customers (internal or external). With the perception in mind, proceed with the assignment.

Create a ten to twelve (10-12) slide PowerPoint presentation in which you:
1.Describe the mental model, including:
1.Its origin
2.How long you have had the mental model
3.What led to development of the model
2.Identify the foundations of the generalizations that led to your mental model.
3.Conduct research that identifies two (2) truths that debunk your mental model.
4.Outline the barriers presented by this mental model.
5.As a manager, develop action steps you would take that would prevent you from failing into the trap of your mental model.
6.Use the speaker notes to provide the details on each component when applicable.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
•Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
•Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
•Examine the concepts of personal mastery and mental models and their related importance in a learning organization.
•Use technology and information resources to research issues in developing a learning organization.
•Write clearly and concisely about developing a learning organization using proper writing mechanics.