Task 1 – Signed off Learning Contract
Learning Contract
Choice of topics and learning context.
This learning contract has been prepared to guide my study of two very useful topics. I have chosen to develop my competencies in ‘Working relations’ and ‘Time management’. Should any of these prove difficult my focus will change to the topic of ‘Influence and Persuasion’. Below I have cited reasons why I have chosen the above topics.
The first reason is due to the tough economic period which is driving management at the department in which I work to get more done with fewer resources. Consequently there is pressure on staff to perform more efficiently and effectively in order to retain their positions for
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Improvements in time management by use of prioritising and scheduling techniques will positively impact my work by freeing up more time to fit in extra work and finish on time allowing for a sounder work-life balance.
Learning objective 1 – Working relations
By the end of the learning I will have smoothed out differences with my supervisor by having learnt and applied a minimum of four strategies tailored at strengthening a relationship affected by gender differences.
Learning objective 2 – Time Management
By the end of the leaning I will be able to have more time for important tasks at work.
Reserve learning objective: Influence and Persuasion.
If for any reason I decide to switch to learning this topic, I will be able to successfully influence and persuade the senior team by utilising win-win strategies and use of persuasive language etc, to design and write up a training manual.
Learning Strategies and Resources.
Learning Strategies
Resources
Target dates for completion
Evidence of learning
W O R K I N G R E L A T I O N S
To critically read and examine how and why men and women think differently at work followed by a systematic and practical application of relevant and specific remedial principles to my work situation.
Book – “Work with Me: The 8 Blind Spots Between Men and Women in Business”
27/07/2013
- Notes from reading
- Log a process of reflective learning cycles.
- Will be able to accurately quote 3 blind spots and know
Sandberg’s book analyzes the many biases between women and men in positions of leadership in the workplace as well as her view on “feminism” in the corporate world. She claims “women hold themselves back unintentionally in their careers” by not taking part in career advancement opportunities that may arise in addition to hesitance and worry of repercussions which might occur for making requests or demands of their superiors. Sandberg believes that the reason for this is because women are living up to the stereotypes as “caregivers, sensitive and communal” while men are portrayed to be providers, driven and decisive”. The portrayals
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Women are burdened with many obstacles to achieve equality in the work place. In the corporate and
Looked at the task for the week which was about GM motors and how people in America are stopping at buying there cars. (Found the assignment interessting and really enjoyed reading the other students posts and thoughts on the topic)
Finally the self-quiz which I think is the best way to measure how much have you learned during the week.
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Project Red Team met at 6:00pm, in Rm 217 at the Lefluer Campus. The first order of business was to review the assignments due for Class 3. We conducted a brief overview regarding submission of our team project paper outline, as well as, refreshing ourselves with the overview of the in-class exam. Once this review was completed, we moved on to the next topic at hand, which was discussing the team's outline. Secondly, each of us discussed our topics for the final team project, to ensure that our paper and presentation has a structured outline for what is expected during the presentation. Shanda Steele gave insight on her topic of discussion, which will be about employee relations, employee
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First, women in the professional world face harsh criticisms that are both portrayed in the media and rooted in Biblical interpretations. A Commercial by Pantene points out the issue of labelling. A man is labelled “boss,” while a woman is labelled “bossy”; a man staying late at work is “dedicated,” while a woman staying late at work is “selfish” (Social Voice
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