Instructions Include the following in your first draft: Description of the designGraphical representation of the designCultural elementsRationale for including the supporting elements for the designYo

OL 676: Final Project Guidelines and Grading Guide Overview The final project for this course is the creation of a proposal for an organizational design that both supports and empowers women in leadership. Throughout the course, students will examine the historical aspects of women in leadership; contemporary examples of female leaders and thei r management, leadership, and communication styles; and characteristics that are common among female leaders. Students will be examining personal and organizational characteristics of successful female leaders and using this examination to devise a model of organizational design and culture that supports wom en in leadership. The project is divided into four milestones , which will be submitted at various points throughout the course to scaffold learning and ensure quality final submissions. These milestones will be submitted in Modules Four, Eight, Nine, and Ten. Outcomes To successfully complete th is project, you will be expected to apply what you have learned in this course and should include several of the following co urse outcomes:  Identify the unique challenges, constraints, and opportunities that women face as they ascend to leadership positio ns  Understand women in leadership from a historical perspective  Build professional skills to become more self -confident and effective leaders  Understand and communicate effectively about roles as an entrepreneurs and chief executives  Describe how societies advance by advancing women  Identify strategies, tactics, and women as change agents  Present personal/professional experience about difficulties of the past, challenges of the present, and opportunities for the future Main Elements and Milestones The project has four distinct parts: Milestone 1 : Contemporary Analysis In Module Four , you will submit an essay (two to three pages) on your analysis of the current issues related to women in leadership, includ ing issues such as wage disparity, dominance of male leaders in some industries, and the stereotypical and behavioral expectations of women leaders. Include a brief historic al analysis and application to your organization. This milestone will be graded separately using the Short Paper Rubric. Mileston e 2 : Proposal First Draft In Module Eight , you will submit the first draft (four to six pages) of a proposal of an organizational design and culture that supports wom en in leadership based on the findings from course learning, which will include the follow ing: a. Description of the design b. Graphical representation of the design c. Cultural elements d. Rationale for including the supporting elements for the design You will incorporate information from the weekly journal reflection and analysis into this proposal. This milestone will be graded separately using the Proposal Rubric (below). Milestone 3 : Application In Module Nine , include the details (two to three pages) of how your current organization would be impacted if the proposed design was impl emented there. You will incorporate information from the weekly journal reflection and analysis into this section. This milestone will be graded separately using the Short Paper Rubric. Milestone 4 : Proposal Final Draft In Module Ten , revise your first draft based on the feedback from your instructor and submit the final draft (6 –10 pages). This milestone will be graded separately using the Proposal Rubric (below). Deliverable Milestones Milestone Deliverables Module Due Grading (Points) 1 Contemporary Analysis Module Four Graded separately; Short Paper Rubric 2 Proposal First Draft Module Eight Graded separately; Proposal Rubric 3 Application Module Nine Graded separately; Short Paper Rubric 4 Proposal Final Draft Module Ten Graded separately; Proposal Rubric Proposal Rubric Requirements of submission : Written components of the proposal must follow these formatting guidelines when applicable: double spacing, 12 -point T imes New Roman font, one -inch margins, and discipline -appropriate citations . Final proposal should be 6 to 10 pages in length, not including resources. Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (90%) Needs Improvement (70%) Not Evident (0%) Value Main Elements  Description  Graphic  Cultural elements  Rationale Includes almost all of the main elements and requirements and cites multiple examples to illustrate each element Includes most of the main elements and requirements and cites many examples to illustrate each element Includes some of the main elements and requiremen ts Does not include any of the main elements and requirements 25 Inquiry and Analysis Provides in -depth analysis that demonstrates complete understanding of multiple concepts Provides in -depth analysis that demonstrates complete understanding of some concepts Provides in -depth analysis that demonstrates complete understanding of minimal concepts Does not provide in -depth analysis 20 Integration and Application All of the course concepts are correctly applied Most of the course concepts are correctly applied Some of the course concepts are correctly applied Does not correctly apply any of the course concepts 10 Critical Thinking Draws insightful conclusions that are thoroughly defended with evidence and examples Draws informed conclusions that are justified with evidence Draws logical conclusions, but does not defend with evidence Does not draw logical conclusions 20 Research Incorporates many scholarly resources effectively that reflect depth and breadth of research Incorporates some scholarly resources effectively that reflect depth and breadth of research Incorporates very few scholarly resources that reflect depth and breadth of research Does not incorporate scholarly resources that reflect dept h and breadth of research 15 Writing (Mechanics/ Citations) No errors related to organization, grammar and style, and citations Minor errors related to organization, grammar and style, and citations Some errors related to organization, grammar and style, and citations Major errors related to organization, grammar and style, and citations 10 100%