Inspiring others is a “soft skill,” one that many believe you need to be born with to possess. But in their research, Dr. Zenger and his colleagues determined that inspiring others to greatness is, in fact, something that can and should be learned.
Languages: English
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Frank Flynn – Judging Talent
Hiring decisions and performance evaluations are affected by common biases, such as favoring tall or attractive candidates. Professor Flynn provides effective techniques for conducting objective employee interviews and evaluations.
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Chunka Mui – Billion Dollar Lessons
Chunka Mui and Paul Carroll researched 750 of the most significant business failures of the past quarter-century and found the Number 1 cause of failure was not sloppy execution, poor leadership or bad luck. It was, instead, misguided strategy.
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Anil Gupta – Leveraging China and India for Global Advantage
China’s GDP will catch up to that of the U.S. by 2025, predicts Professor Gupta. By 2050, GDP of both China and India will reach or surpass that of the U.S., Europe and Japan combined. Strategies that capture market share, talent, and innovation opportunities in these emerging giants necessitate understanding their unique yet complementary strengths.
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Learning with Interactive Whiteboards
Interactive whiteboards are increasingly used in schools around the world. They provide for teachers to use technology as a tool to enhance their teaching. This program provides an introduction on what a board consists of and how it can be used in the classroom. There are practical examples of uses of the board as well as possible ways of using them in various types of classrooms and for different student needs. This includes using interactive whiteboards in both prep and primary classes. Examples in secondary classrooms include English, Mathematics and science lessons.
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Practical Strategies for Resolving Conflict
Conflict is any situation where people have a difference of values, expectations, opinions, interpretations, needs or wants. This program is about giving all Health workers some insight into what constitutes conflict and what contributes to situations of conflict in the workplace. In addition we outline skills necessary to ensure best possible outcomes when attempting to resolve situations of conflict. Aristotle said “anyone can become angry. That’s easy, but to become angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way-that’s not easy.” The aim of this program is to give participants the best possible chance of success in choosing the right moment, with the right person, in the right way.
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Understanding the Nature of Conflict
This program serves as an excellent introduction to conflict in aged care environment. It defines conflict in various forms, and explores conflicting situations specific to the aged care industry
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Getting It Right at the Interview – Student Version
Going to job interviews can always be a challenging and occasionally nerve-wracking experience. This program addresses all the basics you need to know about going to a job interview. Issues discussed include: preparing for the interview; developing your listening and communication skills; understanding your career goals and how the job interview can address that; using appropriate body language; asking questions of the interviewer and seeking feedback; using mock interviews; understanding the difference between individual and group interviews. After having seen this program you will be much more confident at your next job interview.
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Job Seeking Solutions for Young People – Student Version
The Generation Y person was born somewhere between 1975 and 1990 and is quite a different generation to Gen X or previous generations. Gen Ys are highly technology driven, seek short-term career pathways and jobs that either make a difference in society or are a means to an end based on lifestyle. This program investigates this Generation and provides advice on likely career pathways and job-seeking skills specific to their needs. Emphasis is placed on developing a digital career portfolio, specific and generic skills, investigating employers on the internet that fit the Gen Y outlook, and interview skills that contain ambitious career aims.
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Population Geography
The geographic characteristics of Human Population on a global scale are outlined in this program. Population distribution, composition, change through time, population structure diagrams and the Demographic Transition Model, and essential terminology are all explained in clear terms with interesting graphics and relevant examples. This program can be used as a basis for a more in-depth study of Human Population as required by the current V.C.E. Study Design, as revision for a class or for individual students, or for students in other year levels where Population Geography is included in the curriculum.