I have a final project that I need help with. I've started each question; however, I need help expanding the questions and completing.
Evaluation Guidelines The final work will be evaluated based on the following criteria: · Acquired knowledge (25%): the knowledge acquired throughout the course of the subject will be evaluated through the analysis of the theoretical data shown in the project presented by the student. · Development of the Subject (25 %): the interpretation of the thesis subject by the student and its development will be evaluated in a coherent and analytical manner. · Final result (25%): the final evaluation is based on coherent solutions applied to solve objectives set out in the paper. The presentation must be conclusive and formatting must meet established parameters. · Additional information and bibliography (25%): additional information regarding the research and subject matter will be evaluated and taken into consideration as a bonus. This consist of: bibliography, visual graphics, charts, independent studies carried out by the student, external academic sources, articles of opinion, etc. All sources, both printed and online, must be referenced according to the APA regulations. BACKGROUND TopTravel SL is a company dedicated to high quality online hotel reservations. It operates internationally and its customers are large hotel groups that offer luxury services. With more than 10 years of experience, TopTravel SL has been among the top 5 websites used to choose accommodation. A large percentage are business trips, however, there is also a significant number of leisure trips, which seek an accommodation with the most favorable conditions. In the last 5 years, prestigious competitor companies have launched very strong marketing campaigns that have forced TopTravel SL to make an important investment in the Online Marketing Department. This department is physically located in Amsterdam, the city where TopTravel SL was founded, although there is staff distributed in the US, Singapore and Spain. This department has undergone major changes in the last year, as they had to hire a new Social Media Manager, since the previous one left the company for personal reasons. Until then, the company had a very efficient team of analysts, designers, web/SEO programmers, content manager, social media strategist and community manager. However, with the arrival of the new manager the team was affected; There were some team members who also decided to leave, and those who stayed did not have a good working environment. Due to the flight of employees, new hires were made; young talents keen to learn. However, most of the veteran staff is demotivated given the situation, and a few months later the results of the last campaign they had launched were significantly affected by this. The new Social Media Manager, Marc Blumer, is considered to be the best in the world in his field and has won several awards as best international publicist. However, despite being very good in his field, he has great communicative difficulties that directly affect his leadership ability, which makes it very difficult to manage a new team that has recently lost its leader. He has a leadership style with a high authoritarian component, tending to adopt a loud and somewhat aggressive speaking tone at meetings, he has trouble listening to opinions from group members other than his own, and he does not handle constructive criticism well. Something similar happens when he has to communicate the results with General Management, his communication issues mean that the information does not always arrive in the best way, and this leads to misunderstandings. This situation has made Marc feel blocked. In a meeting between Marketing Management, Sales Management and Human Resources Management, it was decided to hire the services of a specialized Coaching Consulting firm. This consultancy assigns you the project to intervene in the Online Marketing Department of TopTravel SL. Marc Blumer's communication skills must be improved, and at the same time, his skills and abilities must be strengthened so that he has a wide range of resources, in this way he will be able to effectively lead the team, and will redirect the work towards the company’s goals. On the other hand, it is necessary that employees go back to working as a team, because until now they worked more like a group. DEVELOP Solve the below questions. Individual Coaching 1. Analyse the starting situation of the Online Marketing Department: a. To provide context, explain what the starting situation is, from an analytical perspective. i. There are many new competitors with good marketing capabilities ii. There have been many changes in staffing – prior to this they had a very effective team iii. A new Social Media Manager was hired b. Explain the importance of carrying out a coaching process; what could happen if you do not act quickly, and what benefits would be obtained after the intervention. i. If the company does not act quickly, they could lose more team members and they could lose business. ii. The benefits are: 1. Better performance from employees 2. Could make for better leaders 3. Leaders would have more confidence 4. Communication with other team members would be better 5. Ensuring the company succeeds 6. Help leaders to recognize their strengths 7. Accountability 2. Establish some goals: Formulate at least 3 goals to achieve with the executive coaching process. a. Clarity and focus – this will help the business as the manager needs to work on his communication skills with both other team members and executive staff. This will help the manager gain clarity on what he needs to do to make the company successful b. Confidence – the manager has confidence; however, he needs to work on his confidence of his team. He needs to communicate with his team better. c. Growth of managerial skills to include: communication, teamwork, self-control and self-awareness. He needs all of these to make the team whole again. Use the SMART technique: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time Based – to complete the above goals. 3. Plan a complete individual coaching process for Marc Blumer: In this section you should design the entire coaching process, and frame the sessions within the Coaching phases. This planning must be very detailed and precise, explaining step by step the entire process. You must bear in mind: a. Structure of the Coaching phases: plan how many sessions to perform in each of the phases, and what actions or techniques to apply in each one. i. Needs assessment and diagnosis phase ii. Design phase iii. Implementation phase iv. Monitoring and evaluation phase b. Include "powerful questions", use the Grow Method to lead the questions. Section 2 Goal Reality Options Way Forward Evaluation Guidelines The final work will be evaluated based on the following criteria: · Acquired knowledge (25%): the knowledge acquired throughout the course of the subject will be evaluated through the analysis of the theoretical data shown in the project presented by the student. · Development of the Subject (25 %): the interpretation of the thesis subject by the student and its development will be evaluated in a coherent and analytical manner. · Final result (25%): the final evaluation is based on coherent solutions applied to solve objectives set out in the paper. The presentation must be conclusive and formatting must meet established parameters. · Additional information and bibliography (25%): additional information regarding the research and subject matter will be evaluated and taken into consideration as a bonus. This consist of: bibliography, visual graphics, charts, independent studies carried out by the student, external academic sources, articles of opinion, etc. All sources, both printed and online, must be referenced according to the APA regulations. BACKGROUND TopTravel SL is a company dedicated to high quality online hotel reservations. It operates internationally and its customers are large hotel groups that offer luxury services. With more than 10 years of experience, TopTravel SL has been among the top 5 websites used to choose accommodation. A large percentage are business trips, however, there is also a significant number of leisure trips, which seek an accommodation with the most favorable conditions. In the last 5 years, prestigious competitor companies have launched very strong marketing campaigns that have forced TopTravel SL to make an important investment in the Online Marketing Department. This department is physically located in Amsterdam, the city where TopTravel SL was founded, although there is staff distributed in the US, Singapore and Spain. This department has undergone major changes in the last year, as they had to hire a new Social Media Manager, since the previous one left the company for personal reasons. Until then, the company had a very efficient team of analysts, designers, web/SEO programmers, content manager, social media strategist and community manager. However, with the arrival of the new manager the team was affected; There were some team members who also decided to leave, and those who stayed did not have a good working environment. Due to the flight of employees, new hires were made; young talents keen to learn. However, most of the veteran staff is demotivated given the situation, and a few months later the results of the last campaign they had launched were significantly affected by this. The new Social Media Manager, Marc Blumer, is considered to be the best in the world in his field and has won several awards as best international publicist. However, despite being very good in his field, he has great communicative difficulties that directly affect his leadership ability, which makes it very difficult to manage a new team that has recently lost its leader. He has a leadership style with a high authoritarian component, tending to adopt a loud and somewhat aggressive speaking tone at meetings, he has trouble listening to opinions from group members other than his own, and he does not handle constructive criticism well. Something similar happens when he has to communicate the results with General Management, his communication issues mean that the information does not always arrive in the best way, and this leads to misunderstandings. This situation has made Marc feel blocked. In a meeting between Marketing Management, Sales Management and Human Resources Management, it was decided to hire the services of a specialized Coaching Consulting firm. This consultancy assigns you the project to intervene in the Online Marketing Department of TopTravel SL. Marc Blumer's communication skills must be improved, and at the same time, his skills and abilities must be strengthened so that he has a wide range of resources, in this way he will be able to effectively lead the team, and will redirect the work towards the company’s goals. On the other hand, it is necessary that employees go back to working as a team, because until now they worked more like a group. DEVELOP Solve the below questions. Individual Coaching 1. Analyse the starting situation of the Online Marketing Department: a.