Steps of the GTS
What do you when you start a job? (GTS Step 1)
Meet in designated area
Get assignment
Get materials
Start assignment
Your assignment is to send an email.
What materials do you need?
A laptop or other device with email access
When you are performing a task, WHY, oh why, oh why do you work quickly and carefully?
So you complete the task in a timely manner and do it right.
True or false: After you get your assignment and materials, it is important to start your task right away.
True!
How do I ask for more work?
Say, "I am done with my assignment. What do I do next?"
What do you do when you perform a task? (GTS Step 2)
Organize workspace
Start task right away
Do work quickly and carefully
Accept feedback
Your assignment is to wash your laundry.
What materials do you need?
A washing machine
laundry detergent
dirty clothes
Why, oh why, oh why is it important to check your work?
To see if you made any mistakes and have the chance to correct them.
True or false:
When you are performing a task, you don't need to accept any feedback
FALSE! Your supervisor may offer you feedback to help you improve.
How do I check my work?
I look to see if it is correct and complete. Then I accept feedback.
What do you do to check your work? (GTS step 3)
Look at work
Is it complete? If not, complete it.
Is it correct? If not, correct it
Accept feedback
Your assignment is to make a turkey and cheese sandwich.
What materials do you need?
Bread, turkey, cheese
When you finish your assignment, why, oh why, oh why do you need to get more work?
Because you are on company time and you are being paid to work.
True or false:
Once you finish your task it is okay to take a break.
False. You should get more work unless it is your assigned break time.
How do I accept feedback?
Look at the person
Say okay
Do it (Implement feedback)
How do you get more work? (GTS Step 4)
If you know your next task, do it
If not, ask for more work
Accept assignment
Your assignment is to pick up trash in the parking lot.
What materials do you need?
garbage picker
gloves
trash bag
Why, oh why, oh why is it important to clean up after you complete your task?
So the area is neat and ready for the next person.
True or false:
The GTS can help you complete any task.
True! That is why it is called the GENERAL task strategy.
How do I organize a workspace?
Clear the area so I have space to work.
What do you do to clean up? (GTS Step 5)
Organize materials
Put materials away
Clean area
Your assignment is to make tea.
What materials do you need?
Microwave
Mug
Water
Tea bag
Why, oh why, oh why do we meet in a designated area?
Because that is where the work is. You can't start the task if you are not in the correct area.
True or false:
You can use the GTS from a wheelchair
True! Anyone can follow the GTS.
How do I know where my designated area is?
I think about where the task will be located and go there. If I don't know, I can ask my supervisor.