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During my time at Indiana University of Indianapolis, I’ve had the opportunity to take on several projects that helped me grow both academically and professionally. Below are a couple assignments that stood out and shaped my path toward a career.
Book Project – The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Book Project – The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Course: Capstone (H475)
For this project, I read "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey and created a visual book project to share with my classmates. The goal was to reflect on leadership growth and find tools that could help us become more effective professionals.
What I learned: This book taught me the value of personal accountability, goal setting, and strong communication. I especially connected with Habit 1: “Be Proactive” and Habit 5: “Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood.” These habits reminded me that great leaders take initiative and listen deeply before making decisions.
Why it was meaningful: This project made me think more seriously about who I want to be as a leader. Creating the poster helped me practice summarizing and sharing professional development tools in a clear, creative way. It also inspired me to continue seeking out books and resources that support my growth as I move into leadership roles in long-term care.
Strategic Plan Group Project – Hoosier Village Retirement Community
Strategic Plan Group Project – Hoosier Village Retirement Community
Course: Strategic Planning in Healthcare Organizations (H401)
As part of a semester-long group project, my team and I developed a full strategic plan for Hoosier Village, a continuing care retirement community. We followed a professional planning format and created a document that included an executive summary, internal and external analyses, a competitive review, SWOT analysis, strategic initiatives, and an implementation plan.
What I learned: This project helped me better understand how to evaluate healthcare organizations using real-world data and planning frameworks. I gained hands-on experience with identifying strategic issues, analyzing trends, and creating clear, actionable initiatives. I also became more comfortable working in a team to develop professional-level documents and presenting ideas that could be applied in a real senior living environment.
Why it was meaningful: As someone who wants to become an Executive Director in long-term care, this project was incredibly relevant. It gave me a deeper understanding of what it takes to lead and grow a senior care organization strategically. I also learned how to think long-term and connect day-to-day decisions to bigger goals, which will be essential in my future leadership roles.
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