Initiative
What is the definition of taking initiative?
Being a self starter and being motivated to taking the first step
Having confidence is important in taking initiative
True
While in the lunchroom, you see someone sitting alone. What should you do?
-Say hello and introduce yourself
-Laugh and point
-Invite them to sit with you
Say hello and introduce yourself
Which phrase best describes someone with initiative?
-Always follows orders
-Takes action without being told
-Avoids new challenges
-Thinks before they act
Takes action without being told
Which color absorbs light?
Black
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates taking initiative?
-Waiting for instructions from a supervisor
-Completing a task only when asked
-Identifying a problem without being told
-Ignoring a problem because it's not your responsibility
Identifying a problem and finding a solution without being told
There is such thing as taking too much initiative
True
You are relatively new to your job and are hungry for feedback on how you are performing as well as for any learning opportunities that come your way. What will you do?
-Wait for your next planned coaching session to seek additional feedback and opportunities.
-Ask your team leader for additional feedback sessions on top of your planned coaching schedule.
-As you are still new, better to keep a low profile first until you are at least 6 months tenure.
-I am doing well already and I am confident of my skills at this point in time.
Ask your team leader for additional feedback sessions on top of your planned coaching schedule.
What is an example of taking initiative too far
Coaches Discretion
Who was the first man to step on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
Which of the following is an example of initiative?
-Doing work without having to be told by a superior or colleague
-To do hang with your co-workers at your desk
-The power to act or take charge before others step up
-Relying on a group member to do all the work
Doing work without having to be told by a superior or colleague
You are taking initiative if you put a used piece of paper in the recycling bin
False
Give an detailed example of how to take initiative in school (you have 30 seconds to explain)
Coaches Discretion
Name 3 reasons that someone would not want to take action in a situation?
-Fear of Failure
-Apathy
-Popularity
-Inability to manage conflict
How many bones do sharks have?
Zero
If you are passing by someone begging for money and they are hungry, what would you do to show that you are taking Initiative
You would hand out some money for food
The definition of Initiative is: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness, and doing the right thing when no one is watching.
False
If you saw someone taking initiative to the extreme
Remind them that maybe it's not their place to be doing that and that they are taking too much initiative
What is an Antonym of the word initiative
Ex: Laziness, Inactive
What is the largest state in America?
Alaska