Chapter 5: Taking Action and Leading Change of the course textbook

Read Chapter 5: Taking Action and Leading Change of the course textbook, One Step at a Time: A Roadmap for Problem Solving & Making a Difference.
Review A Closer Look: Week 5: Social Responsibility and Change Agency.
Read Writing an Executive Summary.
Review the Model Executive Summary Download Model Executive Summary.
Review all the feedback you received over the last four weeks.
Download the (attached in e-mail)
Review technical requirements for page length and source requirement.
This executive summary will provide a high-level overview of the problem you selected in this course, the context of the problem, your research efforts and results, the different potential solutions, your recommended solution, and how a person can be an agent of change.

Required Elements to be Included in Executive Summary Template
In the Problem Section,
Describe the problem using the 5W1H method. (Community Liter)
Write the problem statement.
In the Background Overview Section,
Explain whether the problem exists in a personal or professional context.
Describe any cultural influences that may have caused or contributed to the problem.
Evaluate the urgency of the problem.
Explain why you think the problem is important.
In the Research Results Section,
Share the results of your theoretical investigation and data collection.
Share the results of your examination of sources for bias and trustworthiness.
Share the results of the interviews you conducted about the problem.
In the Potential Solutions Section,
Describe at least two potential solutions.
Assess the realistic expectations to implement either solution.
Evaluate the benefits and barriers to each solution.
Identify the preferred solution and explain the choice.
In the Recommendations Section,
Briefly describe your action plan to implement the solution.
Explain how you can serve as a change agent for this problem.
Describe the degree of change you can reasonably expect to achieve.
Discuss how you can motivate others to be agents of change for this problem.
Formatting Guidelines for the Executive Summary Final Paper
must be 3 pages in length and not exceed 4 pages
APA style
must include a separate title and reference page