Explain how the proposed plan elements relate to the overall L&D model, address L&D needs, and support organizational goals.

DETT621 Online Learning and Development in the Workplace
Assignment 4: Proposal
Improving Enterprise Learning for a Selected Organization
(25% of final grade)
See Course Schedule for Due Date
ASSIGNMENT
Goal
• Prepare a proposal for incorporating online learning in a plan for improving enterprise learning for an organization.
The intention of the assignment is to demonstrate your ability to address the learning and development (L&D) needs for an organization as they relate to the organization’s current level of L&D maturity and potential for growth.
Skills development
• Competence in using a needs analysis as a foundation for creating a proposed solution to an organization’s L&D needs.
• Competence in the alignment of specific needswith an appropriate solution that integrates online learning with a broad plan for improving the organization’s L&D maturity level.
This task is the third in a series related to improving enterprise learning for a selected organization. In the first task, a case study of the organization was completed (Assignment 2). Using information from the case study (and other sources), a needs analysis was conducted to define learning and development needs and their impacts on the organization (Assignment 3). This needs analysis serves as the basis for preparing a proposal for improving enterprise learning for the organization. The needs analysis identifies specific L&D needs but also, through the impacts analysis included, provides the background required to prepare a proposal for improvement and prioritizing implementation of elements of a comprehensive L&D plan.
Based on the needs analysis (Assignment 2), prepare a proposal for addressing the needs identified. Although your proposal will present a comprehensive plan, your focus will be on those aspects of the plan that can be addressed through online learning. Explain how the proposed plan elements relate to the overall L&D model, address L&D needs, and support organizational goals. The plan must include a description of how the proposed L&D elements will be managed and measured. How will the organization be able to tell if the plan is successful when implemented? How can ongoing quality improvement be assured? What sources can you use to provide support for the elements of your proposal?
In your introduction, provide a brief overview of the organization, including its mission, goals, objectives, level of L&D maturity, etc. State briefly the nature of the needs you have identified and for which you will provide a proposal in the body of your report. In your conclusion, summarize your proposal and the positive impacts you see for addressing the L&D needs of the organization. As a result of your plan, what level of L&D maturity to you see the organization achieving?
Format and length
• Use your imagination and creativity to present your proposal, which may include text, diagrams, graphics and illustrations.
• Single spacing is acceptable.
• There is no specific word limit for this assignment, but note that quality is more important than quantity in word count.
• Submit your assignment as a Word document.
• Name your file using the following format: LastnameFirstinitial_A4 Example : SmithL_A4
Where to submit: Submit your assignment in the Assignments area.
GRADING RUBRIC
GRADE SCALE
A (90%-100)
22.5 – 25 points
B (80-89%)
20 – 22.4 points
C (70-79%)
17.5- <20 points F (< 70%) Below 17.5 points Exceeds requirements Meets requirements Addressed but does not completely fulfill requirements Note: no points will be awarded in a category if the category is not addressed at one of the levels described below. Overall plan concept 6.3 - 7 points Outlines a comprehensive plan for improving enterprise learning for the organization Recommends a full set of appropriate techniques and strategies for providing L&D to address needs Explains clearly how the plan will move the organization from its current level of L&D maturity to the target level Makes significant use of sources to support the plan elements Demonstrates significant insight and creativity in plan development 5.6 – 6.2 points Outlines a plan for improving enterprise learning for the organization Recommends some techniques and strategies for providing L&D to address needs Provides some explanation of how the plan will move the organization from its current level of L&D maturity to the target level Makes some use of sources to support the plan elements 0 – 5.5 points Plan concept is incomplete, not practical, and/or does not adequately address the L&D needs L&D needs covered (note, needs which may be addressed with the same strategy--and similar outcomes to support the organization--may be grouped for efficient presentation) 4.5 - 5 points Clearly identifies which needs from the needs analysis are addressed in the plan (for those not addressed, an explanation is provided for why they are not included in the plan) For each L&D need covered, explains: - the strategy to be employed for addressing the need - the level of competency expected from employing the strategy - the degree to which the strategy supports the organization’s ability to perform its mission and achieve its goals and objectives - makes significant use of sources to support the strategy recommended 4 – 4.4 points Identifies which needs from the needs analysis are addressed in the plan (for those not addressed, some explanation is provided for why they are not included in the plan) For each L&D need covered, explains: - the strategy to be employed for addressing the need - the level of competency expected from employing the strategy - the degree to which the strategy supports the organization’s ability to perform its mission and achieve its goals and objectives - makes some use of sources to support the strategy recommended 0 – 3.9 points Not all pertinent needs are mentioned and/or the description does not adequately explain how the strategies will address the needs. Integration of online learning 4.5 - 5 points Incorporates online learning as a significant strategy in addressing the organization’s L&D needs Provides substantial details about how online learning supports the overall plan Describes details of the type(s) of online learning to be employed and which needs they address Explains clearly why online learning is the best strategy for the needs it will address Makes significant use of sources to support the selection of this strategy 4 – 4.4 points Makes some significant use of online learning in addressing the organization’s L&D needs Provides some details abouthow online learning supports the overall plan Provides some description ofthe type(s) of online learning to be employed and which needs they address Provides some explanation ofwhy online learning is the best strategy for the needs it will address Makes some use of sources to support the selection of this strategy 0 – 3.9 points Makes little use of online learning and/or does not explain clearly how and why it is incorporated in the plan Management and measurement 4.5 - 5 points Explains clearly how the plan can be implemented Recommends how plan management can be handled within the organization Explains in detail how elements of the plan can be measured regarding how effectively the elements meet the organization’s L&D needs Makes significant use of sources to support the management and measurement planning 4 – 4.4 points Provides some explanation of how the plan can be implemented Recommends how plan management can be handled within the organization Provides some explanation of how elements of the plan can be measured regarding how effectively the elements meet the organization’s L&D needs Makes some use of sources to support the management and measurement planning 0 – 3.9 points Provides little explanation of management and measurement aspects of the plan and/or the proposed management and measurement elements are insufficient to serve the organization’s L&D needs Writing and presentation 2.7 - 3 points Presents material in a logical manner, including anappropriate title, introduction, main body, and conclusion Writing has few, if any, spelling, grammatical, or punctuation problems All sources are referenced and presented in correct APA format AND Shows creativity in presentation by selecting effective techniques for efficiently communicating the required information (e.g., may include appropriately formatted text, graphics, diagrams, tables, and/or illustrations) 2.4 - 2.6 points Presents material in a logical manner, including an appropriate title, an introduction, main body, and conclusion Writing has few, if any, spelling, grammatical, or punctuation problems All sources are referenced and presented in correct APA format Word limit is not exceeded (within 5%) 0 - 2.3 points Includes required components, but writing is lacking in logical flow AND/OR Contains several spelling, grammatical, punctuation problems AND/OR Sources are not properly referenced

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