Health Education Program on Young Adult Health Problem Program Project What is a Program Brief? For this assignment, your program brief will be a 2-page s
Health Education Program on Young Adult Health Problem Program Project What is a Program Brief?
For this assignment, your program brief will be a 2-page summary of the knowledge surrounding a health education program. To write the brief, you should assume that the audience knows little or nothing about the topic and program. The brief should summarize the topics background and stakeholder information quickly and succinctly. The writer should be clear, concise and complete in his/her writing.
Format
For the program brief assignment, the following items should be included. Note that the brief for this class will be 2 pages in length. You will need to select a youth or young adult health problem/issue and then find an evidence-based program on that topic. Your brief will include:
Background: what is the youth or young adult health problem/issue? Include a description, any pertinent history and data (local, regional, national). This might include special populations that are disproportionately affected by the issue. Is this health problem preventable? If so, how? Is this health problem treatable? If so, how? Why is this a health problem?
Research and describe a current, evidence-based program on the youth or young adult health problem/issue. Fully describe the program and evaluate it based on the Characteristics of an Effective Health Education Curriculum (Box 2.3 in the text). To do this, you will research and cite articles that prove the program is evidence-based.
Please make sure to write clearly and directly. Proper APA citations are required. For this assignment, the reference list can be a third page. It is expected that at least 3-4 peer reviewed articles will be used in this assignment, along with other professional websites, such as the CDC. There will be some class time set aside for assistance on this assignment. Dr. Pappa will provide some examples of acceptable program brief formats.
Here are some websites that might give you some ideas. You DO NOT HAVE TO USE one of these sites, but you can if you find a program you are interested in researching further.
https://www.vfhy.org/tobacco/programs/compendium-programs
www.thecommunityguide.org
http://teenmentalhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/FINAL-Guide-Dec-2017-Online-Cover-and-Interior.pdf
http://www.alcoholeducationproject.org/doemodelPrograms2008.pdf Zahid Aljahdali
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Introduction
For this assignment, I decided to explore the role of a Chief Financial Officer as known
as CFO. The main reason for this is because I am very interested in Finances and would
someday want to occupy this position at a well-known company, either nationally or
internationally.
Source : Payscale, 2019
I had the pleasure to interview Mr. Perrier is CFO at Electrabel on the phone for a total
of two hours. It was not easy because I had to take into account the time zone. We are 6 hours
behind the European schedule, so I had to make sure I do not contact him after 4 pm. Overall
the interview went well.
Electrabel is part of GDF SUEZ, an international industrial and services group active in the
energy and environmental sectors. According to reports by Bloomberg, Electrabel S.A.
produces and supplies electricity and natural gas. It operates thermal power stations fueled by
natural gas;, nuclear power plants, and renewable energy plants, including wind, biomass,
hydroelectric, and photovoltaic plants. Additionally, it offer services including installation of
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insulators, maintenance of boilers, restoring heat, replacement of boilers, and installation of
boilers. (Bloomberg, 2018).
I asked Mr. Perrier to give us some information and advice on his Director of Finances career.
Interview Questions
Question 1: What studies did you do to become a CFO and what was your career?
I studied finance, management control and strategy at Purdue University in Indiana. I
then had the opportunity to work as a controller in South East Asia. From there, I traveled a lot
during my career; I first spent 4.5 years in Southeast Asia, then 4 years in the USA, 3 in Paris and
4 in Spain, and it’s been 4 years now that I’m in Belgium. Throughout my career, I have held
financial and operational functions with a mix of business and business activities.
I arrived in Belgium in 2009 to work at Electrabel, where I spent a little less than 3
years in the generation unit (production) of the company. As part of this function, I headed the
Finance department, but also IT and quality. It was after this experience at the very heart of the
company that I was appointed CFO. It’s been a year and a half since I was the financial director
of Electrabel.
Question 2: What is the role of a CFO?
The main role of a CFO is really to be the partner of the CEO and to ensure that the company
achieves the objectives set in accordance with the defined strategy. Being a DAF involves a
permanent work of advice, awareness and guidance from the General Manager and the
Business Manager. But guidance and advice do not stop at numbers alone. The CFO also has a
role in the management of the company, since he is also a member of the management
committee.
Question 3: Is it difficult to find candidates with the skills you are looking for?
Yes. In my opinion, it is quite difficult to find the right profiles because our business sector is
relatively complex and requires a wide range of skills. To be effective, you have to really
understand how the whole chain works. That’s why I started an apprenticeship program for
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which I recruit young people with a generalist financial profile and offer them a 2-year training
during which they change jobs every 6 months. Having specific goals and projects allows them,
at the end of the internship, to have a basic knowledge of most of the group’s activities. When
they land their first real job, they are able to identify problems, risks and opportunities.
Question 5: What is exciting about finance?
Well, at the end of the day, all of the company’s activities are translated into financial
statements, which means that you touch every aspect of the business and have contact with
most decision-makers. And if you work well and your analyzes are of good quality, you gain the
confidence of the company that you can guide, advise and stimulate. This is the most exciting, I
find: to be able to stimulate the business to be able to improve the performance of the
company and the group.
Question 6: What advice would you give to someone who wants to embark on a career in
finance?
My first advice is to not hesitate to move and take advantage of mobility opportunities within a
group or company after having toured each function to immerse yourself in the heart of the
business enterprise and corporate finance. To be effective in finance, it is clearly very useful to
clearly identify the needs and requirements of the company, and how the job actually works.
Then I would recommend spending a lot of time trying to understand the business because in
the end, finance is about translating business activity into numbers. And if you are not able to
understand the business, you will never be able to evaluate its performance or stimulate it to
improve performance.
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References
Bloomberg. Company Overview of Electrabel S.A. Bloomberg.com, Bloomberg, Apr. 2018,
www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=874639.
Average Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Salary. PayScale, 2019,
www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Chief_Financial_Officer_(CFO)/Salary.
MGT 301
PROFESSION INVESTIGATION
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to learn about a profession of interest to you and to
synthesize information about that position, gathered from multiple sources, into a single report
and presentation. While completing this assignment, you will: gain experience in writing a
memo to inform, research an organization using library sources and organizational literature,
create an interview guide, practice basic networking skills through an informational interview,
obtain career advice from a professional in a field you may potentially enter, and examine how
professionals use written and oral communication in their daily work.
Assignment
Interview someone in a career field of interest to you. Combine the information you learn from
your interviewee with information from three (3) outside sources to develop a two (2) page
memo and a five (5) minute presentation that covers the following topics:
A) Give an overview of the general profession you are investigating (such as accountant,
project manager, financial advisor, etc):
? Provide the position title
? Explain the responsibilities or duties to be performed in the job
? Describe the qualifications needed for the position, including education, experience, skills,
special abilities, licensures, credentialing, or background
? Specify the anticipated salary range for a new graduate entering this field and for a
professional in your goal position
B) Profile the person you interviewed and their organization:
? List the date and time of the interview
? Discuss the interviewees professional history, what was their career path?
? List the interviewees specific duties, what is a typical day like for them?
? Give a very brief overview of their organizations location(s), year founded, number of
employees, products, customers, organizational structure, and big picture financials
C) Offer a snapshot of how communication is used by the person you interviewed, their
organization, and the industry:
? Who are their internal and external communication audiences?
? What types of interpersonal, written, or group communication is the interviewee
responsible for on a regular basis? When do they make presentations?
? How do they use positive, negative, or persuasive message strategies?
? What communication mediums are used most often? Why?
? How is business communication important in their field, market, or organizational culture?
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Format and Items to Hand In:
Written Memo Report
Your written report should be in memo format and be addressed to your instructor. Please
use these guidelines:
? Follow proper memo format for MGT 301. Use topic headings as necessary within the
body of your memo.
? Include at least one relevant graph or table in the body of the memo.
? Cite at least 3 outside sources using in text citations in MLA format.
? Your works cited page should be in MLA format and be the third page of the memo.
? Please limit the written report to 2-3 pages of content (not including Works Cited
page).
Class Presentation
Adapt this written report into a professional presentation to be delivered to the class. For the
class presentation, please use the following guidelines:
? You must use an effective and professional visual aid.
? Use the elements of an effective presentation that we cover in class such as: the
expected elements of the introduction/conclusion, verbal source citations, and how to
create structure in the speech.
? We will draw speaking dates in class. This will be the due date for your paper as well.
? The presentation should be around 5 minutes in length.
? Use at least 3 sources in your presentation and cite out loud. You should provide oral
citations for everything that is beyond common knowledge.
Interview Guide with Notes
Your interview guide should be approximately 2-3 pages and contain the typed questions you
plan to ask in the interview. Create this before the interview. The guide should include:
? Three main topic areas and a minimum of 12 total questions, please staple pages
together
? Plenty of supplemental follow-up/probing questions in case your interviewee does not
initially give you detailed answers. Give yourself room to write notes about the
interviewees responses on your guide.
? A brief rationale for the instructor about your question sequence, telling why you have
chosen your approach (a small paragraph).
? An opening statement and a closing statement to the interviewee.
? Reflect on the content you will need to write your report and let that inform the questions
you develop for the interview.
Strategy Worksheet from Canvas
? Staple this to the front of your memo
Additional AACSB Copy of Memo
? Turn in an additional copy of your written report, with your name taken off
? Staple the AACSB assessment rubric to the front of the memo, filled out with
demographic info and your identifier (initials and student ID written like this: FB7898456)
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Process
STEP 1: SELECT A PROFESSIONAL IN A CAREER AREA IN WHICH YOU ARE
INTERESTED. CONTACT YOUR INTERVIEWEE TO REQUEST AND SET UP YOUR
INTERVIEW IN ADVANCE. You need to schedule your interview sufficiently in advance of
the project due date to allow for proper synthesis of the information you obtain. Explain the
purpose of the interview; set up a date, time, and place for the interview. Should you decide to
record the interview, you must obtain permission. Please interview a non-family member. If
circumstances dictate a phone or email interview, please clear that with me first.
STEP 2: RESEARCH THE PROFESSION YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO INVESTIGATE AND
YOUR INTERVIEWEES ORGANIZATION. The information you draw from should help an
outsider learn about the field you have chosen. Use at least three sources for this project
(your interview is not included in that number). Use this research to develop informed questions
for your interview and to report on the profession and organization in your memo. Consult a
reference librarian, if needed! A recommended source for information on your profession of
interest is the Occupational Outlook Handbook, published by the Department of Labor. You
can access it online at http://www.bls.gov/OCO/. You might also use www.salary.com or
similar sites for information on salary ranges (salary range is not an appropriate topic to inquire
about in the interview session and needs to be researched in another way).
STEP 3: WRITE YOUR INTERVIEW GUIDE AND CONDUCT THE INTERVIEW.
Approach your interview professionally. Remember that you are representing yourself, the class,
and the Bloch School. Be on time (or early) and dress professionally. Take notes, even if you
are recording, as it demonstrates your interest. Balance your note taking with maintaining eye
contact with your interviewee. Listen carefully as you may need to add or delete questions
during the interview. Be sure to send a thank you letter to each person you interview within one
to two days of conducting the interview (you will not be graded on this, but it is the right thing to
do).
STEP 4: WRITE YOUR INFORMATIONAL REPORT AND PREPARE YOUR
PRESENTATION. Use the content and format guidelines listed above!
Step 5: Submit an electronic copy of your report to Canvas. This should include the Memo, the
Interview Guide, and Strategy Worksheet.
Step 6: Submit a hardcopy of just your report, with a completed AACSP assessment rubric.
Points Possible
100 Pointswritten report, interview guide, strategy worksheet
100 Pointspresentation
Review the grading rubrics available on Canvas and use this as a check list for your work.
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Effective Business Communication Strategy Worksheet
Career Investigation Report and Presentation
Name _______________________
Review the course materials on analyzing the Rhetorical Situation and answer the following for
both the written report and the presentation:
Describe your audience for this message.
Report:___________________________________________________________________________________
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Presentation :______________________________________________________________________________
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Describe the context of this rhetorical situation.
Report:___________________________________________________________________________________
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Presentation :______________________________________________________________________________
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Describe what is relevant about you as the speaker in this message.
Report:___________________________________________________________________________________
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Presentation:______________________________________________________________________________
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Based on what you have written above, explain which elements of this rhetorical situation present barriers you
will have to overcome in the message.
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Based on what you have written above, explain which elements of this rhetorical situation present
opportunities you can capitalize on in your message.
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This assignment asks you to utilize several concepts and skills covered thus far in the course.
Describe how you will incorporate the following message elements into your assignment:
Business Document Formats / Page Layout:
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Organizing the Written Report:
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Tone, Language, and Word Choice:
_________________________________________________________________________________________
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Elements of a Formal Presentation (Introduction, Body, Conclusion, Speech Structure, Delivery):
_________________________________________________________________________________________
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