For this module assignment I took the Project Management Skill Set Assessment, measuring my skills or attributes relevant to my role, when applicable. The scale of measure was 10 equaling high, and 1equaling low. I’ve attached the assessment to refer to. The 9 areas of measure, starting in sequence, was knowledgeable about technology, ability to recognize what you don’t know and figure out how to get it, experience in management generally; able to handle regular administrative responsibilities, leadership skills, organizational skills, communication, honest/tactful, positive outlook, and perception/insight. My self-assessment was lower than what my supervisor scored me. I was quite surprised.
My strengths, from the assessment, were …show more content…
Being a positive thinker will be very useful in the workplace, and in my life, as a whole. Doing research on this topic brought me to the conclusion that positive thinking will create value in my life and help build skills. A benefit from positive thinking can provide a heightened ability to build skills and develop resources for use later in life. Positive thinking impacts work, health, and my life. Barbara Fredrickson is a positive psychology researcher at the University of North Carolina and she published a landmark paper that provided surprising insights about positive thinking and it’s impact on skills. Her work is among the most referenced and cited in her field. The last area I need improvement on, taken from the assessment, is organizational and political skills. Time management is a big step to organizational skill. I currently plan, in advance, for work and school. When I plan my day the night before, I then feel confident that I can walk out the door in the morning and not stress. One task I need to start incorporating in my life style is to prepare a daily task list and make sure I follow it. Scheduling my time almost eliminates stress. Organizational skills I do have, it’s the political skills I’m poor at. I can become more productive when I can mentally schedule my day around the
My strengths, from the assessment, were …show more content…
Being a positive thinker will be very useful in the workplace, and in my life, as a whole. Doing research on this topic brought me to the conclusion that positive thinking will create value in my life and help build skills. A benefit from positive thinking can provide a heightened ability to build skills and develop resources for use later in life. Positive thinking impacts work, health, and my life. Barbara Fredrickson is a positive psychology researcher at the University of North Carolina and she published a landmark paper that provided surprising insights about positive thinking and it’s impact on skills. Her work is among the most referenced and cited in her field. The last area I need improvement on, taken from the assessment, is organizational and political skills. Time management is a big step to organizational skill. I currently plan, in advance, for work and school. When I plan my day the night before, I then feel confident that I can walk out the door in the morning and not stress. One task I need to start incorporating in my life style is to prepare a daily task list and make sure I follow it. Scheduling my time almost eliminates stress. Organizational skills I do have, it’s the political skills I’m poor at. I can become more productive when I can mentally schedule my day around the