Exploring Strengths
True or False: Everyone has the same strengths
False! one person's strength may be another person's weakness
True or False: time management helps you achieve your goals
True! time management helps us to stay focused on our goals and not get derailed by unimportant distractions
Name one topic you might discuss when engaging in "small talk" conversation with a coworker
General conversation topics: weather, weekend plans, how they are doing.
Name a job that requires problem solving
All jobs! a computer programmer, lawyer, police officer, teacher, dentist, grocery clerk, and many more!
What restaurant chain is known for its special "triple O sauce"?
White Spot!
Give 3 examples of personal strengths in the workplace
reliable, motivated, team player, problem-solver, time management, punctual, positive attitude, and many more!
True or False: being good at time management involves conscious planning and thoughtful decision making
True
True or False: talking about barriers and accommodations with your employer is an example of general conversation (small talk) at work.
False! this is an example of a challenging conversation, which may make you feel uncomfortable or reactive
True or False: we use problem-solving frequently as a part of most activities
True! problems can range from simple personal tasks to technical fields
What is the name of Simba's father in the Lion King?
Mufasa
Situation: Georgia is interviewing for a sales position at her favourite clothing store. During the interview, the manager asks "can you tell me one of your greatest strengths?" Should Georgia say: A) "I'm really good at watching TV shows" OR B) "My communication skills, I'm good at helping customers"
B! Even if Georgia is good at watching TV, she should list strengths related to the job she's applying to
Name 3 strategies for time management
set reminders for tasks, use a calendar, use a daily planner, set a time limit, block out distractions, establish routine
Fill in the blank: one common rule is that conversation is a ____-way street.
Name 3 skills that can help us with problem solving
communication, teamwork, creativity, decision making, resilience, organization, time management
What is the name of the big furry fighter in Kung Fu Panda?
Po
True or False: Personal strengths include both personal traits (like honesty) and professional traits (like strong work ethic)
True! personal strengths are all the skills and actions that you do well as a person
Fill in the blank: The action/process of deciding what thing or task is more important (or urgent) than others is called p______. In the workplace, we have to use this to decide what task or problem to complete first.
Prioritization
True or False: all people share the same interaction styles.
False! some people might like to use gestures, some might like to chat, while others like to be quiet.
True or False: Time management skills can help with solving problems
True!
How many Toy Story movies are there?
Four
What is the most common interview questions asked by employers?
"what are your strengths and weaknesses"
Fill in the blank: time management reduces p_______, which means delaying or "putting off" doing something
procrastination
Fill in the blanks: a g______ conversation is a conversation where you have to get to know others (small talk), whereas a c______ conversation is a difficult one where you have to manage emotions and information
general, challenging
Fill in the blank: in the 4 steps to problem solving, after the first step of defining the problem, the second step is to make a p____.
plan
What boy band sang the hit 90s song "Bye Bye Bye"? HINT: we listened to it in group last week!
NSYNC