This assignment entails writing a summary paper focused on one of the nine $(9)$ SHRM Competencies. The Competency$-$Driven Approach to Talent Management Optimization chapter in your book outlines the $9$ competencies that SHRM has determined $($from rigorous research in the field of HR and feedback from HR pros$)$ to be critical in order to be successful in the field of HR$.$

The competencies are:

Leadership & Navigation

Ethical Practice

Business Acumen

Relationship Management

Consultation

Critical Evaluation

Global & Cultural Effectiveness

Communication

HR Expertise $($HR Knowledge$)$

For this assignment, choose one $(1)$ of the competencies and elaborate on the following:

How have the courses you have taken thus far in your undergraduate program helped you to build this competency? For example, if you choose business acumen, you could state that you took the Principles of Management Course that taught you several important business terms$/$concepts$.$ State the terms, define the terms, and explain how the course$/$terms have helped you build your business acumen.

How has this Recruitment and Talent Management Course helped you to build this competency? For example, you could state that this course has helped you analyze and interpret a recruiting plan.

How will you apply this competency to your career in business$/$HR$/$marketing$/$IT$/$etc$.?$ For example, if you are going to be a marketing pro, how will business acumen help you manage your roles and responsibilities successfully?

How do you see yourself as a leader, helping subordinates and coworkers alike, to build this competency in their own career one day? For example, you could state that when you become a Marketing Director, you would like to commit to being a mentor to at least one marketing professional per year. State several ways that you will help the mentee with building their business acumen.