1. Skills for Your Future Career
Westport Middle School
Advisory

2. Skills you might need… Communication Teamwork Negotiation
Problem-Solving
Leadership
Organization
Perseverance

3. Communication
speaking, listening, and writing in order to converse with others
Why is this important?

4. Teamwork
being a team player, being able to take on responsibility, working well with others
Why is this important?

5. Negotiation
persuading others to understand your point of view while also understanding the point of view of others
Why is this important?

6. Problem-Solving working with others and being able to resolve issues
Why is this important?

7. Leadership
being able to motivate others and leading by example, being a role model for others
Why is this important?

8. Organization
being able to manage your time, keep track of important documents and materials
Why is this important?

9. Perseverance
taking on challenges with a positive attitude, not giving up easily, keeping calm not becoming too overwhelmed or stressed
Why is this important?

10. Activity Discuss the various skills with a partner.
Complete the graphic organizer.
Share out.

11. Reflect…
What are some skills you should work on improving for your future career?
Answer on a half-sheet of paper.