Describe how you will approach leading differently based upon what you learned from this course.

Posted: February 25th, 2022

Instructions: This is a two-page post the first page is a discussion essay and the second page is a Response post. The Word count and References must be spread out evenly.
NOTE: You can find out more on the subject by reading the response post first. The study material was based on Vago (2003) which is in the attachments along with other sources.
SEE BOTH POSTS BELOW.
POST-1:
Discussion Post: How Have You Changed? “How have I changed this semester?” Describe how you will approach leading differently based upon what you learned from this course.
POST-2:
Directions: This is a response post back to Sean. The Response post should be written as if you are replying to Sean and expanding on the subject matter he has written. Please keep your response respectful-See his post below:
Response Post: Merriam-Webster (2022) defined change as the act, process, or result of changing, such as alteration, transformation, or substitution. While I always understood that social change occurs, I never considered how it occurred and its effect on society. Vago (2004) signified that several factors cause social changes in societies: technology, ideology, competition, conflict, polity, the economy, globalization, and structural strains. Through this semester, I have learned and valued the importance each factor has when shaping change in the lives of individuals. One of the most important takeaways that I have gained from this course is how different people use different theories to construct, support, and defend their assumptions. Dillion (2014) states that the interpretation of facts is contingent on the theoretical lens utilized. Various assumptions formulated by theorists prompt individuals to focus on some concepts while avoiding others, meaning social change can be interpreted differently depending on the individual’s viewpoint. Like my other foresight course, this course helps me examine the viewpoint of others, why they make the decisions they make, and the importance of understanding another’s vantage point.
Each of the ten theories of social change helped me see how individuals and groups come to their conclusion and shape social change. Whether attempting to gain a customer, a voter, or a soul, it is critical that we understand the theories that govern values, beliefs, and culture. Doerr (2019) notes that organizations have had to reevaluate their operations in recent years based on social changes and changes in culture and values. Foresight has taught me that trends don’t simply occur, but some factors have caused those trends. This course has allowed me to view how an individual’s or group’s values and beliefs help shape the direction of social change. Finally, I have learned that it is critical before developing any strategic plan, I must understand society, or more importantly, the social group I am targeting if I want to gain their business or their ear.
References
Dillon, M. (2014). Introduction to Sociological Theory: Theorists, concepts, and their applicability to the Twenty-First Century (2nd Ed.). Wiley-Blackwell.
Doerr, P. (2019, January 14). Four Ways Social Impact Will Affect Businesses In 2019. Forbes. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/patsydoerr/2019/01/14/four-ways-social-impact-will-affect-businesses-in-2019/?sh=816aa336e711.
Merriam-Webster (2022). Change. Retrieved from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/change.
Vago, S. (2003). Social change (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.