Executive Summary
This section should include information for those readers who will not read the entire document but who will need a summary of the problem. Although this section appears first in the document, it is usually written last.
The summary should remain on a separate page and not exceed one page.
· The summary should contain the following elements:
· Clearly explain the problem using understandable terms.
· You may or may not include an analysis of the factors creating the problem.
· Provide information on the solution and the benefit to the organization
SG Criterion 3: Explain the benefits of a diverse and culturally- competent workforce to a health care organization and the community it serves.
I. Introduction
a. Identification of the needs or problem to be addressed including
i. Problem description: Time, contributing factors
ii. Whether problem has been addressed previously and outcome
iii. Impact of problem on organization and those served
SG Criterion 3: Explain the benefits of a diverse and culturally- competent workforce to a health care organization and the community it serves.
II. Propose a solution
a. Present your solution so that it effectively addresses the problem.
b. Write the solution to the problem clearly.
c. You may use graphics, bullets and headings to deliver the solution in an organized easily read format.
d. Your solution may have several sub-headings.
SG Criterion 1: Outline a plan to recruit, hire, and retain a diverse workforce.
SG Criterion 2: Outline a plan for providing employee training on cultural awareness and sensitivity.
III. Provide supporting evidence for your solution(s).
a. Is there research to support your solution?
b. Describe the likely outcome.
c. How will your solution benefit the organization?
SG Criterion 4: Determine the influence of effective leadership on the development of a diverse and culturally- competent workforce.
SG Criterion 5: Explain how the academic and research skills one develops as a practitioner-scholar can be of service in one’s role as a health care leader.
