Task 1: Guidelines for Writing Action Plan PPT [10 min]
Key Elements of an Action Plan
- sets goals based on an argument (e.g. achieve X by date Y following a manner or measure Z)
- addresses the "actionable" content of the argument
- consists of specific steps
- has realistic short- and long-term steps
- identified and responds to the major risk to the plan
In groups, create an outline of Brent Dorsey Case Essay based on the following elements (and what you learned from the lessons so far) in the Workshop Notebook.
You will write a double-spaced 3-5 page essay (2 pages in single space) based on a provided sample case (“Brent Dorsey Case”). This essay should include an 1) introduction paragraph with problem and position statement, 2) body sections with evidence that has decision options, criteria, proof of recommended option, and a critique of options, followed by an 3) action plan.
You may refer to Sample Decision Case Essay to see if there are any good elements (section headings) you can use in your outline.
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