Wants Versus Needs Around Technology Leadership V

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Wants Versus Needs Around Technology Leadership V

This 6-10 page document should be written in APA format with properly cited references where necessary

You should complete this assignment with your current workplace or organization in mind. If you are not currently employed, or if you are not employed in an education or technology capacity, assume you were just hired to be the Tech Director of an organization or institution where you have always wanted to work. Your staff should include at least one of each of the following: software/hardware expert, network expert, tech trainer, support person. You can make up and note in the introduction any additional details that would assist you in completing this assignment.

Introduction:

In 1-2 paragraphs, provide some details about your organization or workplace. Where is it? How big is it? What are its goals and mission? What are the employees like? What are the students and/or clients like? What is the general attitude or culture around educational technology? How is the organization organized (departments, centers, grades, resources, etc.)? What positions does the technology staff consist of? What policies and procedures around technology are in place?

Section 1: Technology Leadership Statement:

  • What kind of Technology Leader are you?
  • What challenges and opportunities have you encountered as a technology leader?
  • How do you see yourself as a technology leader in the next 5 months? 5 years?

Section 2: Organizational Goals around Technology:

  • What does your organization (or desired organization) currently value about technology (mission, key goals)?
  • What are strengths and challenges around technology in your organization?
  • What are some wants versus needs around technology in your organization?

Section 3: Organizational Structure and Roles

  • What are the key roles and responsibilities as a technology leader in your organization?
  • What are the other key leadership roles in your organization? Draw a high-level organizational chart.
    • Highlight any of these roles that are directly affiliated with technology leadership and explain briefly how the roles interact with one another.
  • What are strengths and challenges around technology leadership roles in your organization?

Section 4: Communication Practices and Procedures

  • List areas within your organization that require coordination with technology.
  • Do these areas currently have policies in place for technology coordination?
  • What are these policies and what are the strengths and challenges.
  • Define three best practices for communicating with these areas.

Section 5: Strategic Initiatives/Goals

  • Considering the analysis you’ve provided in Sections 1-4 of this document:
    • List at least five strategic initiatives you can take as a technology leader to leverage the strengths and improve upon weaknesses in your organization. Prioritize these initiatives from low to high.
    • Who will aid you in accomplishing these initiatives? Briefly explain where they are in the organization structure and why you’ve selected them.
    • Propose a budget or potential cost for implementing these initiatives.
    • Create a timeline for implementing these initiatives. How long do you think each of these will each take?

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I have attached all the particles I just want to add. Section 4: Communication Practices and Procedures

List areas within your organization that require coordination with technology.

Do these areas currently have policies in place for technology coordination?

What are these policies and what are the strengths and challenges.

Define three best practices for communicating with these areas.

Section 5: Strategic Initiatives / Goals

Considering the analysis you’ve provided in Sections 1-4 of this document:

List at least five strategic initiatives you can take as a technology leader to leverage the strengths and improve upon weaknesses in your organization. Prioritize these initiatives from low to high.

Who will assist you in accomplishing these initiatives? Briefly explain where they are in the organization structure and why you’ve selected them.

Propose a budget or potential cost for implementing these initiatives.

Create a timeline for implementing these initiatives. How long do you think each of these will take?