Week 5 – Assignment: Offer Guidance on Conflict De-Escalation

This week, you will move to part two of the assignment you mapped last week. You are the company ombudsperson, and Laura has come to you seeking help with her escalated conflict. You discuss potential ways forward with Laura, and she leaves your office feeling positive about the outcome. As you reflect on the situation, you realize Laura is not the first person to come to you with a problem of this nature and decide for next week’s organization-sponsored podcast, you’ll do a segment on conflict de-escalation. And for ethical and privacy considerations, you will not include Laura’s name in the commentary.

If you are new to podcasting, the information below might be helpful to you.

Remember, a podcast is a digital media file and in this case an audio file, which is what you will create.
Write out your script for the podcast to help you time it and to ensure you have included the required content.
Begin your podcast by providing relevant information and establishing a clear purpose that engages the listener.
Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the topic using relevant, quality details that go beyond the obvious.
Focus on your topic.
Be sure to include details from your experience on the topic along with your researched information.
Make sure there is a brief conclusion that connects the information in the podcast.

Use Capture Space to record your podcast. Instructions for using Capture Space are included in the Course Resources module.

Podcasts are evaluated based on the following information: 1) how well the introduction sets the scene; 2) clarity, accuracy, and relevance of content; 3) whether the conclusion provided a clear summary of the main points; 4) the structure and flow of the podcast, and 5) technical sound quality (volume and clarity). Creativity is also considered.

Support your podcast with at least five scholarly or professional resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including seminal articles, may be included.

Length: 10-15 minutes. Be sure to submit the podcast transcript, along with a reference page, including a link to your podcast.

References: Include a minimum of 5 scholarly resources.

Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic.