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Career Development Tips
Career Development Tips

CONFLICT RESOLUTION
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
People skills
According to Merriam-Webster the definition
of "people skills" is the ability to work with or
talk to other people in an effective and friendly way.
Conflict resolution can be defined as the formal or
informal process in which two or more parties
find a peaceful solution to a dispute or disagreement.
Here are five steps to use when you have a conflict
1. Identify and understand what the conflict is.
This is the most important step.
2. Find a safe and private place to talk.
Get a mediator if you think it's necessary.
Actively listen.
3. Identify needs of both parties.
Focus on what is right not who is right.
4. Find possible solutions to the conflict that
both parties can agree on. Brainstorm, work
together to resolve the conflict.
5. Decide on the best solution
(Both parties may need to compromise)
then start to implement it.
DELEGATING
DELEGATING
According to Merriam-Webster
the definition of "people skills" is the ability
to work with or talk to other people in an
effective and friendly way.
This week we will discuss delegating.
Delegating is best described as transferring
authority, responsibility, accountability and/or
tasks from one person to another.
Delegating some work can be beneficial to
those in the workplace.
1. It gives the delegator time to work on higher
level or time restricted tasks.
2. It can improve productivity and efficiency.
3. Others have the ability to learn or
develop new skills.
4. It builds trust and open communication
amongst team members.
Here are some tips on delegating.
First, know when to delegate.
Is this a task that someone else can do?
Is there someone else who has the necessary
information or expertise to complete the task?
Can you complete the task alone in
the allotted time frames.
Second, know who to give the task to.
Does this person have the experience and
knowledge to complete the task effectively?
Consider the current workload of the individual.
Also consider their preferred work style.
Lastly, clearly communicate the desired
outcome, and specifically identify any boundaries.
Make sure the number of responsibilities is
aligned with the amount of authority.
Provide a sufficient amount of support, don't
allow the person to shift the responsibility
back to you. Maintain control and agree on a
schedule to check the project's process.
People Skills
People Skills
According to Merriam-Webster the
definition of "people skills" is the ability
to work with or talk to other people in an
effective and friendly way.
This week we will discuss assertiveness.
Assertiveness is described as being confident
or bold without aggression.
Assertiveness is not about being aggressive
or forceful. It's more about being polite but firm,
standing up for yourself and saying no
to unreasonable requests.
Be polite but firm
Be clear. Make eye contact. Ask for what you
want openly and in a straightforward manner.
Do not directly or indirectly demean the other person.
Be respectful.
Stand up for yourself
Believe in yourself in your position. Be confident.
Stay calm, do not respond out of anger.
Limit apologies.
Learn to say no
Unreasonable requests from colleagues and
superiors can cause stress and prevent you from
performing at your best. Set boundaries.
If it is hard for you to say no, remember you
cannot please everyone and that is okay.
If you feel guilty, offer an alternative as a way
of relieving that feeling.
Being assertive at work can boost your self-esteem.
You can earn respect from your colleagues
and superiors. As well as prevent people from
bullying or taking advantage of you.

PEOPLE SKILLS
PEOPLE SKILLS
According to Merriam-Webster the definition of "people skills"
is the ability to work with or talk to other people in
an effective and friendly way. This week we will discuss teamwork.
Teamwork is composed of many "soft" skills
or abilities that lets you work effectively with
an organized group.
Teamwork skills are crucial to employers, as
teams are a basic organizational unit within
many companies.
At every level in your career and in every
industry, you will eventually have to
work with others.
Teamwork happens when people work
together and use their individual skills to
achieve common goals.
Using this skill can help build great work
relationships, create connections and potentially
open the door to new opportunities.
Here are more abilities or soft skills needed to
effectively work well within a team.
Tolerance
Having the ability to endure or accept
something/someone unpleasant or disliked.
Reliability
Being trustworthy. Being able to
perform well consistently.
Planning skills
Having the ability to think ahead of the curve.
Not letting any unforeseen issues affect
the project negatively.
Decision making
Being able to make decisions that are best
for the whole team or project.
Conflict resolution
Having the ability to find peaceful
solutions to a dispute.
Persuasion
Having strong communication skills with the
purpose of influencing someone.
Working on all the "teamwork skills" will
improve the moral and productivity at the workplace.
We all need help at times, why not work well with
the people you work with.
People Skills
People Skills
This week we will discuss teamwork.
Teamwork skills are composed of many
"soft" skills or abilities that lets you
work effectively with an organized group.
Teamwork skills are crucial to employers,
as teams are a basic organizational unit
within many companies.
You will eventually have to work with
others in every industry and at
every level in your career.
Teamwork happens when people work
together and use their individual skills
to achieve common goals.
Using the skill can help build great work
relationships, create connections and possibly
new opportunities.
Here are a few abilities or soft skills needed
to effectively work well within a team.
1. Communication
The ability to get your point across and
understand what other people want to tell you.
2. Active listening
Focusing intently on one person as they
share their thoughts, feelings or ideas.
3. Empathy
Having the ability to understand and
share the feelings of another.
4. Honesty
Being transparent and developing a trusting
relationship with others.
5. Respectfulness
Showing respect doesn't mean you have to
like someone or agree with them.
6. Reliability
Show your team you can be counted on.
Ex... Stick to deadlines, communicate problems,
and deliver all of your tasks.

NETWORKING
NETWORKING
In pursuit of advancing your career, it's important to
develop networking skills.
Making connections in the workplace, at community
engagements, job fairs and even social media
platforms are key steps to start building relationships.
When taking steps to move forward along your career path,
look at every situation as an opportunity to
market yourself. A chance to put your best foot forward.
You are your greatest salesperson.
Speak to others about who you are, tell them of your
experiences, share with them your goals. In networking you
open yourself up to being seen and heard.
One simple method of networking is to create personal or
professional business cards. This will allow you to
leave your contact information with everyone you
meet. You can market your professionalism
without having a lengthy conversation.

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
Relationship building is the process of
developing social connections.
It is the ability to identify and initiate working
relationships and to develop and maintain them in
a way that is mutually beneficial to both parties.
Building relationships is a fundamental business
skill that is the basis for reputation,
influencing, closing deals and sustaining
commercial relationships.
No matter the profession, relationships
can help further business goals and
advance careers.
When building a relationship, it will generally
encompass a mixture of different soft
skills that can all contribute to the way
you interact with others.
In general, it is built on solid personal
strengths, especially good character
which includes honesty, trustworthiness,
self-discipline and self-control...
just to name a few.
Always remember a good relationship
is the key to getting things done and is essential when
your success is dependent on others.
PERSUASION
PERSUASION
According to Merriam-Webster the
definition of "PEOPLE SKILLS" is the ability to work
with or talk to other people in an effective and friendly way.
* Persuasion can be described as the act of causing someone
to believe something or do something because of reasoning.
* Persuasion can be used to recruit team members,
increase productivity and sell products in the workplace.
* Persuasion involves communication, emotional intelligence,
active listening, logic and reasoning, interpersonal
skills and negotiation.
Communication
Involves being able to express yourself clearly and effectively.
Emotional intelligence
Is the ability to identify, understand and manage your own
emotions as well as others.
Active listening
Involves listening while observing verbal and nonverbal cues
and messages and providing appropriate feedback.
Logic and reasoning
Logical thinking is the ability to use reasoning in a way that
allows an individual to come to a practical solution.
Interpersonal skills
Also known as "social skills" is what we use to communicate
and interact with each other.