Assignment Overview Write a 10–11 page paper, relating human services theories to professional development, decision making, and conflict management practices. Incorporate learning from previous discussions and assignments. Use literature from the course readings and any other literature you have explored on the topic. What You Need to Know Professional Development Practices Continuous professional development must be an important element in the practices of all human services workers and leaders. With social dynamics changing rapidly, the practices that may have been used last year or five years ago often lack the insight or capacity to respond to new and sometimes emotionally charged social dynamics. For the next several years, human services workers will be looking at ways to support changes that occurred in 2020. The readings this week provide perspectives that may be viewed differently through the lenses of current social issues. Because of this, human services professionals need to be engaged in continuous learning and professional development. Harley-McClaskey, D. (2017). Developing human service leaders. Sage. Chapter 11, “Self-Management: Communication As Listening: Presentation, Electronic, and Web-Based, and Performance Feedback,” pages 245‒277. Chapter 12, “Multicultural Leadership, Politics and Influence, Collaboration, and Social Entrepreneurship,” pages 281–316. Barrett, J. A. (2011). Multicultural social justice and human rights: Strategic professional development for social work and counseling practitioners. Journal for Social Action in Counseling and Psychology, 3(1), 117‒123. Bezyak, J. L., Gilbert, E., Walker, A., & Trice, A. (2012). Community partnerships: Initial steps for rehabilitation counseling professionals. Journal of Rehabilitation, 78(3), 3‒10. Poole, J. (2010). Perspectives on supervision in human services: Gazing through critical and feminist lenses. Michigan Family Review, 14, 60‒70. Wood, N. E., & Abdullah, A. (2016). Two approaches for increasing student learning and professional development [PDF]. Journal of Nonprofit Education and Leadership, 6(4), 316‒330. Assignment Instructions PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: APPLICATIONS OF THEORY AND RESEARCH Overview In this assignment, you will relate human services theories to professional development, decision making, and conflict management practices.

Assignment Overview Write a 10–11 page paper, relating human services theories to professional development, decision making, and conflict management practices. Incorporate learning from previous discussions and assignments. Use literature from the course readings and any other literature you have explored on the topic. What You Need to Know Professional Development Practices Continuous professional development must be an important element in the practices of all human services workers and leaders. With social dynamics changing rapidly, the practices that may have been used last year or five years ago often lack the insight or capacity to respond to new and sometimes emotionally charged social dynamics. For the next several years, human services workers will be looking at ways to support changes that occurred in 2020. The readings this week provide perspectives that may be viewed differently through the lenses of current social issues. Because of this, human services professionals need to be engaged in continuous learning and professional development. Harley-McClaskey, D. (2017). Developing human service leaders. Sage. Chapter 11, “Self-Management: Communication As Listening: Presentation, Electronic, and Web-Based, and Performance Feedback,” pages 245‒277. Chapter 12, “Multicultural Leadership, Politics and Influence, Collaboration, and Social Entrepreneurship,” pages 281–316. Barrett, J. A. (2011). Multicultural social justice and human rights: Strategic professional development for social work and counseling practitioners. Journal for Social Action in Counseling and Psychology, 3(1), 117‒123. Bezyak, J. L., Gilbert, E., Walker, A., & Trice, A. (2012). Community partnerships: Initial steps for rehabilitation counseling professionals. Journal of Rehabilitation, 78(3), 3‒10. Poole, J. (2010). Perspectives on supervision in human services: Gazing through critical and feminist lenses. Michigan Family Review, 14, 60‒70. Wood, N. E., & Abdullah, A. (2016). Two approaches for increasing student learning and professional development [PDF]. Journal of Nonprofit Education and Leadership, 6(4), 316‒330. Assignment Instructions PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: APPLICATIONS OF THEORY AND RESEARCH Overview In this assignment, you will relate human services theories to professional development, decision making, and conflict management practices..

Preparation

There is no template provided, but you can use the templates from the previous assignments as models. Save your assignment using the file name: Your Name_Week 9 Assignment.docx

Complete the following:

• Create headings that align with the scoring criteria and remember to use current APA guidelines for headings.
• Refer to the following helpful Campus links, as needed.
  • Capella University Library.
  • Evidence and APA.
  • How Do I Find Peer-Reviewed Articles?
  • Human Services Doctoral Library Research Guide.

Instructions

For this assignment:

• Summarize current literature on theory related to multidisciplinary human services practice.
  • Include literature from the last five years.
  • Include sources that are relevant to the theories and practices.
• Analyze the use of human services theories to aid in decision making.
  • Explain the relationship between theory and practice for making decisions and for managing conflict.
  • Explain how you applied or could apply theory to the identified human services issue or controversy from the Week 6 assignment.
• Include the use of collaboration to foster consensus.
• Assess theoretical perspectives on strengths and developmental needs in human services leadership.
  • Explain the reasons that life-long leadership development is important for both professional and personal growth. Refer to Harley-McClaskey’s (2017) statement: “The best leaders spend most of their careers polishing their skills” (p. 317).
  • Provide an example of a leader you have known who has demonstrated continuous learning practices in their leadership development and how this positively impacted the organization.
  • Provide your insights and experiences to further illustrate your assessment of theoretical perspectives on the needs of human services leadership.

Remember to save your assignment with the filename Your Name_Week 9 Assignment.docx and submit it as an attachment to the assignment area.

Assignment Requirements

Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:

• Writing: Writing should be clear, organized, and free of errors; it should also follow professional standards.
• References: Use at least 10 academic and professional sources to support your work.
• Length: 10–11 double-spaced pages, not including the cover page or reference page.
• Format: Follow all current APA style and format requirements.
• Font and font size: Times or Times New Roman, 12 point.

Assignment Overview Write a 10–11 page paper, relating human services theories to professional development, decision making, and conflict management practices. Incorporate learning from previous discussions and assignments. Use literature from the course readings and any other literature you have explored on the topic. What You Need to Know Professional Development Practices Continuous professional development must be an important element in the practices of all human services workers and leaders. With social dynamics changing rapidly, the practices that may have been used last year or five years ago often lack the insight or capacity to respond to new and sometimes emotionally charged social dynamics. For the next several years, human services workers will be looking at ways to support changes that occurred in 2020. The readings this week provide perspectives that may be viewed differently through the lenses of current social issues. Because of this, human services professionals need to be engaged in continuous learning and professional development. Harley-McClaskey, D. (2017). Developing human service leaders. Sage. Chapter 11, “Self-Management: Communication As Listening: Presentation, Electronic, and Web-Based, and Performance Feedback,” pages 245‒277. Chapter 12, “Multicultural Leadership, Politics and Influence, Collaboration, and Social Entrepreneurship,” pages 281–316. Barrett, J. A. (2011). Multicultural social justice and human rights: Strategic professional development for social work and counseling practitioners. Journal for Social Action in Counseling and Psychology, 3(1), 117‒123. Bezyak, J. L., Gilbert, E., Walker, A., & Trice, A. (2012). Community partnerships: Initial steps for rehabilitation counseling professionals. Journal of Rehabilitation, 78(3), 3‒10. Poole, J. (2010). Perspectives on supervision in human services: Gazing through critical and feminist lenses. Michigan Family Review, 14, 60‒70. Wood, N. E., & Abdullah, A. (2016). Two approaches for increasing student learning and professional development [PDF]. Journal of Nonprofit Education and Leadership, 6(4), 316‒330. Assignment Instructions PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: APPLICATIONS OF THEORY AND RESEARCH Overview In this assignment, you will relate human services theories to professional development, decision making, and conflict management practices.