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A Communication Plan for Organizational Effectiveness in a Youth Development Organization

Author

Allison Foster, University of the PacificFollow

Date of Award

2018

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Department

Communication

First Advisor

Paul Turpin

First Committee Member

Teresa Bergman

Second Committee Member

Qingwen Dong

Abstract

This project addresses communication issues within a youth development organization, Northern California DeMolay, which endures an annual change in youth leadership. This paper relies on the foundation of research within the field of youth development organizations and incorporates public relations strategies to provide specialized help for the organization. The outcome of this project is a communication plan for Northern California DeMolay developed through research, strategies, and the strategic plan for the organization. The balance of power between youth and adult leadership highlighted in youth development organization research is manifested in the communication plan through the division of responsibility between youth and adult leadership

Pages

51

Recommended Citation

Foster, Allison. (2018). A Communication Plan for Organizational Effectiveness in a Youth Development Organization. University of the Pacific, Thesis. https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/3116