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Initiative and Dependability. In the classroom. In the workplace. Section 1:. Staying Employed. Soft Skills. Workers need technical skills in their field. Equally important to employers: Listening skills Adaptability and flexibility Teamwork Judgment/wisdom Communication
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Initiative and Dependability In the classroom In the workplace
Section 1: Staying Employed
Soft Skills • Workers need technical skills in their field. • Equally important to employers: • Listening skills • Adaptability and flexibility • Teamwork • Judgment/wisdom • Communication • Dependability – What else?
Good Work Habits • Soft skills develop from good habits. • What do good work habits look like… • At home? • At school? • At work? • Make a list of good work habits. • Provide and example of each good habit.
Section 2: Managing Your Time
It’s About Time… • You may delay, but time will not. • Benjamin Franklin • How did it get so late so soon? • Dr. Seuss • If you don’t have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over? • John Wooden
Where Does the Time Go? • Make a time log of a day in your life.
Using Time Wisely • Successful time management is balanced • Recreational time • Professional obligations • Bodily rest
Coping With a Busy Schedule • Prioritize tasks • Leave time for planning • Schedule time for interruptions • Anticipate problems • Create a “to do” list • Combine tasks
Make a Schedule: Complete the Project On Time • Project tasks usually have a sequence. • Identify the tasks or components of a project. • Estimate the time to complete each task. • Work backward from the target completion date to establish milestones. • Adjust milestones as needed.
Section 3: Setting SMART Goals
Goal Setting • The S.M.A.R.T. goal formula • Specific • Measurable • Attainable • Relevant • Time-bound • Note difference between Goals and Objectives.
Setting and Achieving Goals • Personal goals • Financial goals • Educational goals • Career goals
Section 5: Your Work Environment
Maintaining Your Workspace • Is there a relationship between…? • Cleanliness and Order • Safety and Productivity • Maintain • Workspace • Equipment • Tools • What’s wrong with this picture?
Maintaining Your Workspace • How does your work environment affect your mood? Productivity? • How orderly is your workspace … • At home? • At school? • At your business? • How does orderliness affect customers?
Section 6: Your Role in a System
Working in the System • A business is a system. • This means thatthe actions of eachperson affect others in the system, creatinga chain reaction of events.
Working in the System • A business organization has structure. • The structure is comprised of departments. • A business communicates within the structure. • Each department has a function. • All departments must reach their goal.