INTRODUCTION
During the course of
your business program, you developed a number of competencies that are meaningful in
the workplace. Reflecting on your competencies, how they helped during your
program and the business simulation, and how they will support your career as
you move forward is an appropriate transitional activity to undertake before
you engage in your career and personal brand management.
Career and personal
brand management are significant components of successful career growth and
readiness. Career management is an ongoing, systematic process that involves
thoughtful self-assessment, career exploration, planning, goal setting, and
networking.
REQUIREMENTS
A: COMPETENCIES
DEVELOPED
·
Explain how three competencies
you developed throughout your business program facilitated your performance in the
business simulation (review business plan presentation attached for a deeper overview).
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Competencies Developed:
o
Real World
Data-Driven Decisions
o
Risk Management
o Sustaining
Business Performance
A1: FUTURE BUSINESS CAREER
·
Explain
how each of
these competencies would help you in the future as part of a business career.
·
Career:
Healthcare Consultant
B: CAREER GOAL
·
Create
a specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely (SMART) career goal.
Specific:
Transition into a healthcare consulting
role specializing in clinical operations within the next three years.
Measurable:
Secure a position in a healthcare
consulting firm or department by the end of the third quarter of year three.
During this time, actively engage in at least three healthcare consulting
projects focused on real-world data analysis, risk assessment and management,
and strategies for sustaining business performance in healthcare organizations.
Achievable:
Utilize my seven years of experience in
healthcare, particularly in my past roles as a nurse and clinic supervisor, including
the skills I’ve acquired throughout my Business in Healthcare Management program, to
provide a strong foundation for transitioning into healthcare consulting.
Relevant:
Given my background in healthcare
management and nursing, transitioning into healthcare consulting aligns with my
career trajectory and aspirations. This goal allows me to apply my expertise in
a new context while also expanding my skill set to include strategic
consulting, data analysis, and risk assessment, which are increasingly valuable
in the healthcare industry.
Timely:
Within the next three years,
I will actively pursue opportunities for skill development, networking, and job
applications in the healthcare consulting field. By setting quarterly
milestones, such as completing relevant certifications and participating in
consulting projects, I will ensure steady progress towards achieving this
career transition by the designated timeframe.
C: ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL ARTIFACTS
EXPLANATION
Select three academic
or professional artifacts (e.g., professional certifications, professional
presentations, professional awards/recognitions, professional memberships) to demonstrate the various competencies you have learned
throughout your academic or employment journey(s).
·
Explain
why you chose each artifact, what competencies the artifacts
demonstrate, and how the artifacts align to your career goals.
·
Artifact
1: Nursing License
•
Choice Rationale: Foundation of healthcare expertise
and commitment
•
Demonstrated Competencies: Clinical proficiency,
patient care, ethical conduct
•
Alignment with Career Goals: Provides credibility and
expertise in healthcare consultancy.
·
Artifact 2: Recognition Award from Healthcare Team
•
Motivation Behind Choice: Acknowledgment of dedication
and contribution to healthcare team success
•
Evidenced Competencies: Collaboration, communication,
problem-solving
•
Relevance to Career Aspirations: Reinforces
interpersonal skills vital for consultancy
·
Artifact
3: Excellence Award Certificate in Managing Organizations and Leadership from
WGU
•
Reason for Selection: Recognition of exemplary
performance in organizational management and leadership
•
Illustrated Competencies: Strategic leadership,
organizational effectiveness, team management
•
Career Alignment: Validates leadership skills crucial
for consultancy ventures
D: SOURCES
APA 7th Edition
No more than a combined total of 30% of the submission
and no more than a 10% match to any one individual source can be directly
quoted or closely paraphrased from sources, even if cited correctly.
