In organizations situation and people can be very toxic. Their change resistant attitudes can range mildly resistant to totally resistant. When employees andor leadership become toxic anger, mistrust and disruptive behaviors can take over the parts of the organization or even the entire organization. Toxic organizations can quickly become unhealthy for all organizational members. Thus the need for toxic handlers. Your Week 5 assignment will focus on the role of the "Toxic Handler".
Week 5 Assignment:
Preparing to Communicate
When change is imminent in an organization, there are specific steps that must be taken to develop the proper communication procedures and guidelines for the change process. Assume that you have been assigned the role of "toxic handler." In your paper:
- Describe the toxic handler concept.
- Explain how you will prepare to effectively handle the role.
- Discuss what you consider to be your biggest challenges. (Be sure to provide potential solutions).
Your paper should be three to four pages in length (plus the title and reference pages). Your paper must be three to four pages in length (plus the title and reference pages). Your paper must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center, and it must include in-text citations and references for at least two scholarly sources from the Ashford University Library, in addition to the course text.
Palmer, I., Dunford, R., & Buchanan, D. (2017). Managing organizational change: A multiple perspectives approach (3rd ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.
Required Headings for the Assignment:
Introduction
Toxic Handler Concept Description
Toxic Handler Role Preparation
Toxic Handler Challenges and Solutions
Conclusion
As you write this assignment be sure to include a purpose statement in your introduction that informs your reader what will happen in the paper. Incorporate literature into each of the major sections of your paper. Be sure that conclusion summarizes the main points of the paper.