| 1. | Use the Conference Board Of Canada link to identify what Personal Management Skills are and explain why they are important. Go to the Download section of the page Conference Board Of Canada and click on Employability Skills 2000+. You can download and print a version of the Employability Skills document or work with it on the website. Explain the differences between Fundamental Skills, Personal Management Skills and Teamwork Skills. Why are Personal Management Skills so important for success in a chosen career path? |
| 2. | Complete a Personal Management Skills check list below. For each item listed Identify how you exhibit this skill. For line items that you do not have an example for, list an action plan and identify when and how you plan to implement it. |
| Personal Management Skill | Example of a situation where I did this, or an improvement plan and when I plan to implement it. |
| Felt good about myself and was confident | |
| Dealt with people, problems and situations with honesty, integrity and personal ethics. | |
| Recognized my own and other peoples good efforts | |
| Took care of my personal health | |
| Showed interest, initiative and effort | |
| Set goals and priorities balancing school and personal life. | |
| Planned and managed time, money and other resources to achieve goals | |
| Assessed, weighed and managed risks | |
| Been accountable for your actions and the actions of your group | |
| Been socially responsible and contributed to your community. | |
| Worked effectively independently or as part of a team | |
| Carried out multiple tasks or projects | |
| Been innovative and resourceful: identified and suggested alternative ways to achieve goals and get the job done. | |
| Been open and responded constructively to change | |
| Learned from your mistakes and accepted feedback. | |
| Coped with uncertainty | |
| Been willing to continuously learn and grow | |
| Assessed your personal strengths and areas for your development. | |
| Set your own learning goals | |
| Identified and accessed learning sources and opportunities | |
| Planned for and achieved your learning goals | |
| Been aware of personal and group health and safety practices and procedures, and act in accordance with theses. | |
| 3. | Use the How to get better organized link to list fives things you can do to be better organized. |