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Welcome to Psych 150b Organizational Psychology (a.k.a. Organizational Behavior) Prof. Steven B. Wolff Fall 2006.

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1 Welcome to Psych 150b Organizational Psychology (a.k.a. Organizational Behavior) Prof. Steven B. Wolff Fall 2006

2 AGENDA Introduce the course Introduce the course Go over the syllabus Go over the syllabus Get to know one another Get to know one another

3 OBJECTIVES Understand key components of the course and how they will be helpful to you Understand key components of the course and how they will be helpful to you Set expectations (through syllabus) Set expectations (through syllabus) Begin process of getting to know classmates (facilitates discussion) Begin process of getting to know classmates (facilitates discussion)

4 SKILLS WE WILL BUILD Teamwork - Group Development - Teambuilding - Meetings - Decision Making Interpersonal Competency - Perception - Emotional Intelligence - Listening - Feedback - Motivation - Conflict Self-Awareness Networking Initiative HOW TO BE A STAR AT WORK (AND SCHOOL)

5 8 COMPETENCIES THAT WILL GET YOU HIRED (Functional/Technical Skills are Assumed) 1. Verbal & Written Communication Skills 2. Ethical Awareness / Honesty and Integrity 3. Teamwork Skills 4. Interpersonal Competence, Negotiating & Influencing Skills 5. Motivation, initiative, and a strong work ethic 6. Leadership Capabilities 7. Technology Skills: Computer, Internet 8. Critical Thinking & Analysis Capabilities = Skills covered in this course

6 OK, BUT HOW IS THIS GOING TO HELP ME NOW?

7 YOU WILL BE MORE EFFECTIVE IN EVERYDAY LIFE Better grades in courses that require teamwork Better grades in courses that require teamwork Deal with a problem roommate Deal with a problem roommate Managing conflict with your friends, relatives, boyfriend/girlfriend, parents Managing conflict with your friends, relatives, boyfriend/girlfriend, parents Influencing campus life Influencing campus life Student government Student government Sports team member/leader Sports team member/leader Club member/leader (e.g., drama, music, etc.) Club member/leader (e.g., drama, music, etc.) Part-time job Part-time job Dealing with your parents Dealing with your parents

8 Don’t take my word for it Don’t take my word for it –Ask someone you know (could be your parents), preferably a manager who hires people, the following question and be prepared to discuss your findings in class: “Beyond the technical skills needed for a position, what would you say are the skills that you would most desire in a new hire for an entry level position?” HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT #1 (This is in your syllabus so you don’t need to copy it down.)

9 KEY POINTS ABOUT THE SYLLABUS I know you can read the text, so I won’t lecture on it. I expect you to be prepared so we can have meaningful discussions. I know you can read the text, so I won’t lecture on it. I expect you to be prepared so we can have meaningful discussions. You will be building skills so your attendance and participation are critical. You will be building skills so your attendance and participation are critical. Readings will be referred to by the letter shown in parentheses, e.g., (C) = Covey Book (there are 3 required readings, 2 recommended) Readings will be referred to by the letter shown in parentheses, e.g., (C) = Covey Book (there are 3 required readings, 2 recommended) Recommended books will not be used but are valuable references Recommended books will not be used but are valuable references You must use the course website (www.profwolff.com) for class information. You must use the course website (www.profwolff.com) for class information.www.profwolff.com Assignments and readings listed in course outline are due for the class in which they are listed. The one exception may be suggested topics to write about in your journal after class. These will clearly say, “after class.” Assignments and readings listed in course outline are due for the class in which they are listed. The one exception may be suggested topics to write about in your journal after class. These will clearly say, “after class.”

10 SYLLABUS Read syllabus Read syllabus Write questions on worksheet Write questions on worksheet Depending on time, I will answer a few questions now. Any questions I don’t get to I will address in the next class. Depending on time, I will answer a few questions now. Any questions I don’t get to I will address in the next class. Want to leave at least 30 minutes for getting to know one another Want to leave at least 30 minutes for getting to know one another

11 Next Class: Reading Reading –(Q) Evolution of Management Methods, 1-25 Assignments for next class Assignments for next class –Bring a 1-2 page autobiographical sketch. This helps me get to know something about you. –Homework #1 due. You don’t need to hand anything in but be ready to discuss –Don’t forget to bring your name card to each class See course website (www.profwolff.org) (or syllabus) for preparation questions (in “class outlines” area). See course website (www.profwolff.org) (or syllabus) for preparation questions (in “class outlines” area).www.profwolff.org

12 Write in Your Insight Journal: Get in the habit today Get in the habit today –What did you learn in class today? –What were your impressions? –What would you like to learn in this class? –Also, this is the first day of this class. What are you thinking and feeling. Capture your experience. This is information you can use when the time comes that you are starting a team or organization.

13 GETTING TO KNOW ONE ANOTHER Interview another class member Interview another class member Pick someone you don’t know and interview them (3 minutes each): Pick someone you don’t know and interview them (3 minutes each): –Name –An example from their experience involving interpersonal or teamwork skills (good or bad) –Any special interests, hobbies, etc. –Fun fact (e.g., I speak 3 languages, I once spent a summer in Argentina, etc.) Introduce the person to the class (< 1 minute) Introduce the person to the class (< 1 minute)


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