Interpersonal, Results, Initiative

Give yourself a mark out of 10 for the following qualities as they might show in the workplace:

Dedication
Patience
Cool-headedness
Creativity
Warmth and sincerity
Flair
Diplomacy
Quick thinking
Versatility
Good judgement
Attention to detail
Efficiency
Sensitivity
Collaborative skills
Passion
Flexibility of thought
Presentation and presentability
Empathy
Analytical skills


Which of these nouns can / can't be transformed into adjectives?

These will help you:

ed / ent / ive / full of / atic / ile / ate / ible / able / etic / ical

Do any not use suffixes as adjectives?

"Interpersonal skills" - define these

Imagine you're the coach of a basketball team. How do you use interpersonal skills?



Use these verbs to create sentence about a basketball coach using interpersonal skills.

find
work
negotiate
see things
offer advice
respect
show
speak
find a constructive









match these

Examples of interpersonal action at work - match

find
work
negotiate
see things
offer
respect
show
speak
find a constructive

on some else's behalf
a compromise
 respect for others
towards a solution
with others
outcome
another's opinion
from another's perspective

advice













"Initiative" - define this






As a basketball team coach, you might need to initiate some changes or new ideas.... match these



introduce
implement
engage
create
establish
dismantle
redesign
rethink
recruit

new staff
a fresh image
a new system
an old system
the office
the process
new ideas
a different model



















"Results" - define these in a holistic way






What are results when it comes to working life? Is it all about profitability?

What would "results" mean personally for you in your future working life?






















If you ran a company would you focus on your staff following company policy, fitting in with the company culture, punctuality etc, or just getting results?


















You're still a coach for basketball team. How will you get results? Make some sentences with these verbs


produce
resolve
achieve
obtain
turn around
restructure
complete
make
deliver





















Have you ever thought about a career in the media?

Think about these adjectives

adaptable

brave

consistent

fastidious

human, open

pragmatic

charming

creative

attentive

serious

spontaneous

level-headed

lively, energetic, fun

unselfish

relaxed

 

Match them with these jobs:

 

Camera operator

Make-up specialist

Radio show host

Foreign correspondent

Cooking show host

Sports presenter

News presenter

Weather presenter

Street reporter

 

 

Skills

people skills

verbal skills

good at multi-tasking

well organised

good at asking questions

clear communication

a sense of humour

ability to speak different languages

a lot of general knowledge

able to react quickly

 

 

 

Practice speaking using some set structures:

 

This job involves...

Doing this every day would be...

The most rewarding thing about this job would be...

You would need to be 100%....

Street reporter
Cooking show host
Camera operator
Makeup artist
Radio show host
News anchor
Sports reporter



Finally, which media job do you think requires the most comprehensive skill set?
Why?

Street reporter
Cooking show host
Camera operator
Makeup artist
Radio show host
News anchor
Sports reporter