Running head: Case Study

Case Study 4.4

Deliberate Practice Makes Perfect

Taneisha Coleman

Indiana Tech

Mr. Etzler

May 11, 2019

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Situation Analysis

Ricardo is an associate financial analyst in a large financial consulting firm and is seeking a

leadership role. Due to his detailed knowledge about the proposed model, Ricardo would make a

great choice for leader. He does a good job guiding and motivating his team, but he gets nervous

speaking in public or formal situations. In recent years the firm has remained stable but with the

change in the economy the company need to develop new and innovative solutions to survive.

The firm has decided to launch a company wide competition and the two finalists will present the

idea to the CEO who will decide on the winner. The winning team will receive prestige and a

substantial cash prize. This is an opportunity for Ricardo to show he is the man for the job.

Assumptions and missing information

Ricardo shows potential for becoming the winner in this competition and has been working

tirelessly along with his team to come up with new ideas. He has a strong background in math

and finance which is needed to create a comprehensive and complex algorithm that is effective in

predicting risk. The assumption that Ricardo will be moved into a position of leadership if he

wins the competition is not a stretch. The case study basically indicates that this competition will

move him forward.

Statement of the problem

Ricardo gets nervous in front of crowds; he stumbles over his words when addressing people in

formal settings. The winner will have to verbally present the new idea to the CEO of the

company. If he does not present the idea in a clear and intelligent manner his knowledge of

calculating risk will not be acknowledged by his audience.

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Develop alternatives

The best alternatives for Ricardo would be deliberate practice. The five steps would be the

following:

1. Approach performance with the goal of getting better and better.

2. As you are performing, focus on what is happening and why you are doing things the

way you do.

3. Once your task is finished, seek performance feedback from expert sources, the better.

4. Build mental models of your job, your situation, and your organization.

5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 continually.

Evaluation of alternatives

Some of the ways Ricardo can deliberately practice include the following:

1. Dedicate time

2. Create opportunities to practice

3. Seek feedback

4. Incorporate feedback

5. Training

6. Deliberate practice makes perfect

Implementation
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Ricardo is struggling with clarifying his goals and creating an action plan and understanding the

process (declarative knowledge). As his manager I would hep him develop a strategic

development plan to increase his chances of success. He has shown a desire and commitment to

achieving excellence (motivation), and he has the cognitive skills to excel (procedural

knowledge) and needs to put in extensive hours of deliberate practice. I would encourage him to

take advantage of every opportunity to practice in private and public forums for example at home

in front of the mirror or with his team and friends. He should inform his team and friends of his

goal and allow and request constructive criticisms.

Evaluation and control

After receiving the feedback whether its positive or negative he should use it to enhance and

improve his strategies for his performance. Ricardo should also pursue formal training in

presentation and public speaking skills using the company’s resources if available. If not, he can

check online, local, or community development and education programs. This process should be

continuous; practicing presentation skills and working in formal environments to improve his

skills.
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References

Aguinis, H. (2013). Performance management (3rd ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.