In the classroom Initiative and Dependability In the workplace

Staying Employed Section 1:

Workers need technical skills in their field. Equally important to employers: – Listening skills – Adaptability and flexibility – Teamwork – Judgment/wisdom – Communication – Dependability Soft Skills – What else?

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. Good Work Habits

Managing Your Time Section 2:

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 It’s About Time…

Make a time log of a day in your life. Where Does the Time Go?

Successful time management is balanced – Recreational time – Professional obligations – Bodily rest Using Time Wisely

Prioritize tasks Leave time for planning Schedule time for interruptions Anticipate problems Create a “to do” list Combine tasks Coping With a Busy Schedule

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. Make a Schedule: Complete the Project On Time

Setting SMART Goals Section 3:

The S.M.A.R.T. goal formula – S – S pecific – M – M easurable – A – A ttainable – R – R elevant – T – T ime-bound Note difference between Goals and Objectives. Goal Setting

Personal goals Financial goals Educational goals Career goals Setting and Achieving Goals

Your Work Environment Section 5:

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? Maintaining Your Workspace

Your Role in a System Section 6:

A business is a system. This means that the actions of each person affect others in the system, creating a 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. Working in the System