Self Advocacy 1
You get in the car to leave work and realize that you left your coat in your locker. Why is this a problem and what can you do?
You could go get it.
Get it tomorrow.
You gave an answer to your supervisor and he said that it was wrong, but you feel that you are right. What can you do about it?
Politely talk to the supervisor after your shift.
Politely make a case for why you think you are right.
You feel annoyed that a co-worker is making noise. What can you do about it?
Ask for a break.
Ask if they would mind not making the noise
You have a question and you ask your supervisor, but she does not hear you. What can you do?
Get the supervisor's attention and ask your question again.
You are not feeling well and it is hard to focus on your job duties. What can you do?
Let your supervisor know you are not 100% and give the best effort you have.
Ask for extra break if you need
Someone is in the doorway and you are unable to pass through to your department. What can you do?
Say excuse me and wait for them to move out of the way.
During lunch you spill your drink. What can you do about it?
Get paper towels and clean it up.
Ask for help if you need it.
You feel upset about something that happened at home or on the way to work. What can you do about it?
Choose not to let your feelings affect your coworkers or tasks.
If necessary, politely let someone know:
“I’m a bit distracted right now, I just need a few minutes to refocus.”
Someone tells you something you already know. What can you do?
Say ok, or say nothing. And, continue with your job duties.
Someone pronounces your name incorrectly. What do you do.
Politely say may name is pronounced _.
You can't see the board in the training room where you are sitting. Why is this a problem? What can you do?
Ask to move closer to the board.
The supervisor ask you to complete a job tasks don't like it. What can you do about it?
Do what you are asked to do and do your best.
It is time for lunch, and you are not finished with what you are working on. What can you do?
Ask to finish if it won't take long.
Eat lunch and finish it later.
A coworker is having a hard day and it’s disrupting the workflow in your area.
What do you do?
Offer to help them out.
Say a few words of encouragement.
Focus on my tasks and stay productive
A co-worker is not using language that is appropriate. (cussing alot) What do you do?
Ask the co-worker to stop using inappropriate language.
Ignore
Your supervisor gives instructions, but you did not hear them. Why is this a problem? What can you do?
Let them know that you did not hear the instructions. Ask the politely to repeat the instructions.
You are asked to do a cleaning job that you do not like and would like to do another job. What can you do about it?
Do it and try to learn how you can do it better.
Your supervisor wants to play a teambuilding game. and you don't really want to. What can you do?
Play the game with your co-workers and have a good attitude.
Your ride is late, and you get to work late. What do you do?
Contact your supervisor and let him know you're gonna be late and that you're getting there as soon as you can.
You see someone bullying a co-worker. What do you do?
Tell them to stop.
Report them to your supervisor
You have a runny nose and don't have any Kleenex. Why is this a problem? What can you do about it?
Get a Kleenex. If none are available go get tissue out of the restroom.
You did not understand the instructions the supervisor gave. What can you do about it?
Let your supervisor know that you did not understand and ask for further instruction.
You want to take a short break to step away from your desk, but the break room is full. Your coworkers want to start a group activity at their desks, but you don’t want to join the activity. What can you do?
Take a short walk / read / do something quiet instead
You have a cold and are coughing and sneezing. What do you do?
Cover with the inside of your elbow.
Get a cough drop
Use a Kleenex.
You made a mistake on a task at work and need a corrected or fresh copy to complete it properly.
What do you do?
Take initiative to make the correction.
Ask for assistance if needed.